 OT: Dremel tools, which one to get, new or classic? |
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| neo914-6 |
 Aug 15 2005, 02:24 AM
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neo life  Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159  |
I've wanted one of these since I was a kid and now there are choices.
Anyone use the Dremel 400 Series XPR? Which accessories are needed? Specs: NEW Dremel 400 Series XPR high performance rotary tool Flex Shaft attachment for fine detail work and getting into hard-to-reach places Circle Cutter attachment for cutting perfect circles in a variety of materials Lawn Mower and Garden Tool Sharpener attachment sharpens your mower blade and other garden tools to a perfect edge NEW XPR Storage Case for superior attachment and accessory organization and storage that let you take your XPR System anywhere 51 Genuine Dremel accessories with Mini storage cases Quick Start Book for a quick and easy instructions to get you started with your new rotary tool system Five year limited warranty SPECIFICATIONS Tool Weight..............18.8 oz. Speeds.....................Variable (5,000-35,000 rpm) Volts...........................120 AC, 50-60 Hz Amps.........................2.0 Power Cord..............6' Warranty....................5 years Attached image(s) 
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| sj914 |
Aug 15 2005, 03:13 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 805 Joined: 20-August 03 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 1,053 |
I would get all of the attachments thats in the xpr kit except the lawn mower sharpener. I prefer the reciprocating saw attachment than the lawn mower blade sharpener.
I've used the flex shaft to get in tight spots to take off seam sealer. ps. If you're really challenged, I've seen plans for a cnc router on Ebay using the dremel as the motor. |
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| chunger |
Aug 15 2005, 04:53 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 409 Joined: 11-January 03 From: Albany, CA Member No.: 133 |
I got a black and decker RTX. I had a dremel when in Architecture school, and it wasn't too cool on the reliability end. I'm not sure about the new ones, but the old ones sure were crap. I used the RTX on various gun modifications, and it has worked very well. . .and accepts dremel bits and has a kit with flexible shaft. That's what I'd get.
-'Chung |
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| JerryP |
Aug 15 2005, 05:59 AM
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member Group: Members Posts: 314 Joined: 8-October 03 From: Berwyn, PA Member No.: 1,225 |
I have a dremel that is 4 or 5 years old. Its fine for small stuff. I'm looking at getting a new Rotozip(Bosch) as its a bit beefier and can be converted to a plunge router, jigsaw and a bunch of other stuff. The Dremel 400 may be its equivalent; I don't know but mine is good for drywall, sanding, precision work and drilling but weak for cutting wood and tile etc.
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| meares |
Aug 15 2005, 06:07 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 403 Joined: 23-March 05 From: Atlanta Member No.: 3,800 |
i just bought the newest rechargable one.....it's nice!
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