Good Dremel?

[killergamer]

Dose any one know of a good dremel? I was looking at the Dremel 400 XPR dose any one have this? Dose any one of a good place to get it?(USA)

Sorry for the questions but this is what i get for Christmas and I have to give my a list of what I want. (Must be less then $120) Also need flex shaft and tools for engraving acrylic.


Thanks

[NightrainSrt4]

I have a Black & Decker RTX-6 that has worked well for me. You just have to understand a rotary tool isn't a saw and be gentle with the cutting disks. Its more like sanding away little bits at a time than cutting through it. I learned that the hard way when I was blasting through disks when i first got it.

Here is the kit I have (http://www.blackanddecker.com/ProductGuide/Product-Details.aspx?ProductID=7767)

Got mine at Home Depot for like $35. Came with a bunch of disks and a few bits as well. Doesn't come with a flex shaft, but you don't NEED it as I do my etchings without it. Just hurts your wrist after a while. Not sure if it can accept the dremel flexshaft, but every dremel attachment ive thrown at it has been accepted so far.

Its nice, and cheap. 3 speeds. I like it. I don't know much about the Dremel brand rotary's as I don't have one. Maybe someone else can chime in on that one.

[Fuganater]

Here is what I have:

Craftsman Dremel (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00961121000P?keyword=dremel)

Only a single speed but it gets the job done.

[Aero]

I think Craftsman makes 2 dremels, I think one is variable speed. I also suspect its a re-branded dremel, but not sure.

If your set on the Dremel brand, the 400XPR is great. I've had mine for about 3 years now, works great, just make sure your hand isn't covering up the exhaust vents on the side or it might get hot. Also the flexi shaft is amazing. I didn't use mine for a while then I started using it alot. Its sooooo nice, much easier to hold and move around. Only thing is you need it to keep some tension on it or else it won't work its best. I have mine hanging from my ceiling :P, ah the beauty of working in an unfinished basement. (but theres many ways to keep it tight, just use your imagination).

[killergamer]

+rep all you guys that are helping. Still trying to find the perfect one.

[The boy 4rm oz]

I had a Dremel knock off and when that died (within months of purchasing) man I was angry. That crappy thing cost me $80AUD and the bloody cooling vents melted shut and the thing overheated and blew up. After this happened my dad got me a Dremel 300 series, it works fantastically. It's way lighter than that crappy knock off, a lot easier to hold, has variable speed and as a bonus it uses all of my old attachments and has a 5 year warranty. For $125AUD you can't go wrong.

EDIT: After re-reading your first post I realized that this particular Dremel doesn't come with engraving bits but it does come with the flex shaft which is usually $50AUD to buy separately.

[killergamer]

Damn it Mom went out and bought Christmas presents. Hoping I got some good things. Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year.:banana:

[The boy 4rm oz]

Right back at you buddy. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.