Which Dremel to buy

Last updated on August 4th, 2022 at 10:08 pm

Dremel is a brand that produces power tools used for cutting, carving, sanding, grinding, polishing, and drilling. The tools from Dremel are popular among DIY enthusiasts because they are cheap, easy to use, and will make projects easier. 

Dremel types

Dremel has developed several high-speed corded and cordless Rotary-Tools. Tools have specific features that make them unique. Each tool should meet the highest quality standards to optimise your enjoyment and comfort while working. 

Dremel Rotary-Tool combined with the right accessory allows you to reach the perfect result in all applications. Its variable high speed makes it possible to carve, engrave, rout, sharp, grind, clean, polish, cut, and sand all kinds of materials.

Matching your budget

Before you buy a Dremel tool, you have an amount set aside. As much as you have specific projects you want to run, you have your preferences already. Look for a model within your range that does not exceed your budget. 

If you are on the low end, that does not mean you have a low-quality Dremel. Collect models within your budget and start comparing features, looking for a model without paying attention to your budget is a waste of time.

Matching use cases

You can use a Dremel tool on wood, metal, glass, electronics, plastic, and many other materials. Dremel tools are for arts and crafts projects and home repairs and are excellent for working in small or hard-to-reach spaces. Choose one that matches your projects.

Features

Motor

The tool combines practicality and technology, and the motor brings out maximum performance. There is a balance between power and ease of manipulation, and the rotary tool is ideal for professionals, and it is user-friendly.

Grip

The rubber grip makes the operation comfortable, and holding the rotary tool in your way makes you comfortable. You have no fear of having the tool slipping off your hands. Compatibility is one of the strengths of the rotary tool. It comes with more accessories that it works with and a slim and ergonomic body. The 360-degree grip zone gives you additional comfort, and that extends usage.

Speed dial

The speed dial assists you in controlling and monitoring speed. The speed dial is in an area that does not disturb your operation and is far from the handle. Separate On/Off switch makes the Dremel tool easy to use. 

Motor

The motor is strong enough to deliver maximum performance at all speeds. The speed varies from 5,000 to 35,000 rpm, consisting of an electronic feedback circuitry with notifications when there is a fault or when the rotary tool is at risk, allowing consistency in performance even on tasks.

Dremel bits

Inside your Dremel kit, is the steel drill bit for soft metals, wood, and plastics. Diamond drill bits are for drilling holes in materials such as glass, stone, ceramic, bone, shell, pottery, and china, HSS (High-Speed Steel) drill bits are for drilling soft metals, and carbide or Tungsten Carbide Drill Bits are for drilling through hard metals.

Drill bits are on different-sized shanks. If you are looking to use your Dremel for drilling holes or drilling out a core, you might want to invest in a Dremel Multi Chuck or Collet Nut Kit.

When choosing the best Dremel bit for cutting wood, you should consider the scope of the work. The standard bits for a DIYer who uses Dremel occasionally include: sanding drums (180 grit and 220 grit) Fibre and Diamond cut-off wheel, and wood rasp bit ball grinding stone. 

The problem with Dremel bits is that you often have to have them even if you do not need them for cutting wood. The ball nose bit is for wood cutting and hand finishing. The solid carbide ball noses are the best Dremel bits for cutting wood.

Dremel attachments

Some attachments like the flex shaft work only with models. If you want to use an attachment, it has to be included. The rotary tool has to be compatible with it. Some of the most useful Dremel attachments are:

Dremel 220-01 Rotary Tool Work Station: attachments include a tool holder and drill press. These are for light work only, such as thin metal, thin wood, and drilling plastic.

Dremel 225-01 Flex Shaft Attachment features a handpiece and a flex shaft. It is flexible and provides a better motion for engraving and carving.

Dremel 575 Right Angle Attachment for Rotary Tool: this attachment converts the rotary tool into a right angle utility. That is a convenient feature for making perpendicular cuts and working in tight spots.

Dremel 335-01 Plunge Router Attachment: this attachment gives your rotary tool the capabilities of a plunge router. That is for shaping plastic and wood edges and smoothing the shape. It is also for letting, hollowing, and routing surfaces.

Dremel 4486 MultiPro Keyless Chuck allows you to change bits without a collet or tools. That is ideal for the 4000.

Dremel 2500-01 Rotary Tool Multi-Vise: this attachment is for soft and light materials. Use this to fasten Dremel materials, so it is more stable.

Dremel 7300 PT Pet Grooming Tool trims your pet’s nails. The Dremel 120 Grit Sanding Bands shape your pet’s nails.

Dremel A679-02 Attachment Kit for Gardening Tools: this attachment sharpens garden shears, shovels, hoes, tool blades, and chainsaws. Dremel grinding bits are sharpeners.

What is included?

Dremel tools come with several accessories that you can purchase in an all-purpose accessory kit. Dremel accessories and attachments are not the same. It consists of the bit that is on the chuck or collet.  A Dremel attachment is for a particular task.

Your Dremel tool may come with a couple of accessories or a hundred. Dremel bits are divided into Polishing and Cleaning, grinding and sharpening, cutting, sanding, carving, and engraving. The most popular accessories are cutters and carvers for detailed carving and cutting, 

Nylon Bristle Brush is for polishing and cleaning, sanding discs for removing corrosion, paint, and rust on wood, plastic, metal, and other materials. There are also abrasive discs for plastics, minerals, and other materials and Felt Polishing Pads for polishing different materials and surfaces.

Which Dremel should I buy?

There are features to consider when buying a Dremel. Consider the speed, power, price, weight, purpose, bits, accessories, and attachments. When done considering these, there are extra features of your choice that you might look for.

Rotary tool power is in horsepower, but Dremel uses amps. The higher the amps, the more powerful the Dremel. The overall performance also depends on the other specs. Below is a quick review of the features to consider.

Power

The power in cordless Dremel tools is in volts. The higher the volts, the more powerful the tool. The cordless Dremel 7300 has 4.8 volts while the 8220 has 12 volts, so it is more powerful. The Dremel 100 has 1.15 amps while the Dremel 4300 has 1.8 amps, so the 4300 has more power.

Speed

Dremel tools come in variable, one and two-speed designs. Speed is in RPMs (revolutions per minute) through minimum, and maximum speeds vary.

Portability

Portability is the tool’s physical dimensions and weight. If your concern is portability, check out the Dremel 100 and 200. The majority of cordless Dremel have compact designs. Larger Dremel tools are heavier but have more power, so you need to balance weight and power.

Quality

The Dremel must be of the highest quality. If it is of poor quality, they may compromise the quality of your product too. Poor quality parts do not pay for themselves and only last a limited period. It implies that things are not worth the money, even if they are affordable.

Look for Dremel parts that will last at least a year. It ensures that you can recoup your investment and carve flawless carvings.

Versatility

Consider if you want your Dremel to be multi-purpose is adaptable. If you have a large selection of materials, you can work through any material. A flexible Dremel will be able to give you a variety of carving forms and sizes.