Which model dremel is the best one now

[nrscroller]

Hi

I am thinking of getting a different dremel for my plunge router, which one is best now. What speed should I be running for drilling holes. Do the new ones have the no wrench tightening or what. I have an older 395 variable speed now. 

Thanks

Bill

[Wilson's Woodworking]

At 100 surface feet you would need to run the drill at 15,000 RPM. This is slow for wood. It is actually the speed I would run it for cold roll steel. They don’t make a tool that turns fast enough to run the proper surface footage for wood so run it as fast as you can and call it good. You just need to be very steady so you don’t tweak the drill and snap it off.

[dansnow]

I just picked up the Dremel 8220 cordless to use in the plunge router, and so far I'm impressed. Variable speed from 5k to 30k, plenty of power for drilling. They're a little pricey at right around $100, but I think they're worth it.

[Jim Finn]

I prefer the Black and Decker rotary tool.  It has three speeds and is strong in all speeds.  I find the Dremel too weak when not run at top speed.  This B&D tool is available at Amazon for $28 and I have one mounted in the dremel drill press attachment.  I have it set to about six deegrees angle for drilling start holes when doing my inlay work. Downside is that the B&D tool has non replacable brushes.  But for $28 not a bad deal.  I bought three.

[Ron Johnson]

Good day Bill

Been using the craftsman vs rotary tool 35000 rpm for several years. Plenty of power priced around $50.00. I have one set up in my mini drill press, one set up on my mini router table, one hanging above work bench with flex shaft attached and one set up as a mini router. They all have their place and ready when needed. Have never had any issues.

Edited April 25, 2014 by Ron Johnson

[amazingkevin]

The dremil doen't like to be bogged down.burnt a few up learning that

[Jim Finn]

The dremil doen't like to be bogged down.burnt a few up learning that

That is why I went to Black & Decker

[woodknots]

I don't use the dremel except for sanding. I bought the scrollers drill from Ray at seyco and love it no fuss with any wood. but that's my opinion.

[Fay Prozora]

I have the 3000 model and I have used it so hard it isn't funny. I just bought new motor brushes for it yesterday and will put t hose in tomorrow when I get back to my tools. I use it for sanding and such and some drilling of entry holes. That little tool sure has worked quite well for me and I turn it to the highest speed. I have used a lower speed on some things. I've had a few drill bits burn the wood so be careful. I just recieved a drill guide for rotary tools and it can drill at an angle so will give that a try also. I hope these brushes I bought yesterday will work as the instructions don't say they will work on the 3000 model but there is only one way to find out. The instructions say to change the motor brushes after every 60 hours of use, but heck I have been using my tool for a few years and did not change the brushes. It tends to get a bit hot so hopefully the new brushes will help that. Other wise I may end up getting a new Dremel tool. Good luck with what you decide on.  Fay