Art Yeo Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Which Dremel model do you like best and has the biggest bang for the buck? Of course, the application is for general gun-smithing, maintenance, installing stuffs, touching up, polishing, etc... but, they are all for rifles and pistols. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Taliani Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 I think just about any Dremel will get the job done. I personally prefer the standard corded models, but the battery powered ones do come in handy every now and then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino_aki Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I don't know if they make them anymore but I have the flexible shaft model...way easier to manipulate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimMTP Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I picked up a Dremel 4000 series that I really like so far. Wal-Mart had the best price. They beat Lowe's and Home Depot by about $20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Taliani Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I don't know if they make them anymore but I have the flexible shaft model...way easier to manipulate. That is my favorite as well. I looked for the model I have but don't see it anymore. Mine is a standard corded dremel rotary tool that also came with the flexbile "pencil" style attachment. I usually use it in its standard form, but for tighter or more intricate work, the flexible tool is a great addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Cheely Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 After breaking a few Dremel's I now have a Foredom SR series. Probably more than your're after but well worth it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyreb Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 (edited) Whatever you get, make sure it has adjustable speed. Slower RPM is much better for most jobs. I really like the flex shaft accessory too. It allows you to have better control and reach into tight spots. Edited September 10, 2012 by Kyreb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmca Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 After breaking a few Dremel's I now have a Foredom SR series. Probably more than your're after but well worth it for me. Never had much luck with Dremel. I've done better with "off brand" cheap tools from Auto Zone, Kragen, etc. After the last one, I got the Freedom. Much nicer and seems like it will last a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrb06 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Ahhh Dremel gunsmiths best friend and job security! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cas Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I've the Black and Decker version for a number of years with great success. (That's after going through 5-6 Dremel brand ones. Every one I bought I got less and less time out of. the last one I think I actually used twice before it died. Dremel's response was to offer to sell me a refurbished one. No more Dremel brand) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbon9 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 After breaking a few Dremel's I now have a Foredom SR series. Probably more than your're after but well worth it for me. +1 FOREDOM all the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_Seehawer Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I've had great luck with the cordless lithium Ion with a pencil attachment. Battery lasts forever. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okshootist Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Another +1 for the Foredom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueOvalBruin Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 After breaking a few Dremel's I now have a Foredom SR series. Probably more than your're after but well worth it for me. +1 Dremel is a waste of time. I think a lot of botched dremel jobs are a result of dremel's just not being very effective rotary tools. The foredom is more expensive but should increase the quality of the work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpolans Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Whichever you get, I'd make sure it had a flex shaft attachment, adjustable speeds, and was not battery powered. Seen too many battery powered once run out of juice and/or have batteries that eventually wouldn't hold a charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trivialis Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 I broke a Craftsman and a battery Dremel. The Dremel still works but is pretty much useless. My next one will be corded and flex for sure. Everyone seems to know what they are talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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