Best Dremel?

karim · Post by **karim** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 7:55 pm

So, I just ripped the drive-cable on my Dremel 332-s flex-shaft work-horse.

This is the heavy-duty model Dremel (probably isn't made anymore)... a dedicated flex-shaft variable-speed unit with pivot/swivel base for the motor unit. I got this about 10 years ago for school...

I apparently over-torqued the cabel and snapped it clean

So what's the best replacement on the market these days?

Kylwell · Post by **Kylwell** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 8:52 pm

If you're looking for heavy duty I'd go with a Foredom, if you're looking for plastic use I'd go with the Dremel 10.8volt cordless.

Foredom
Dremel

Andrew Gorman · Post by **Andrew Gorman** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 10:30 pm

What are the dimensions of a square drive ends? A generic speedometer cable might get you back in business.
Andrew

karim · Post by **karim** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 10:45 am

It's about a 1/16"

I'm looking at new units.

The XPR is getting absolutely terrible reviews on Amazon. Is it that bad?

Unfortunately, all the new attachements seem to go with that model.

Kylwell · Post by **Kylwell** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 11:10 am

From the reviews and remembering the chat I had with the guy at Lowes, it's a light-weight model. Really not made for heavy work.

I did notice on Amazon the reviews for the 90 series kit are much better than the reviews for the 51 series.

What gets me is the 400 has higher amps than any of the other Dremels but seems to bog down easier (from the reviews). Then again all the fuss is about using the attachable tools wich might be the cause of the failures.

I'd stick with something like the 395 if you want a cord. I will say, you can't beat a Foredom for strength and longevity.

Oh, as a BTB, the twit (on Amazon) who tried to plane down some aluminum should read his instruction manual. The blade is not made to cut metal, especially aluminum.

karim · Post by **karim** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 11:21 am

kylwell wrote: I'd stick with something like the 395 if you want a cord.

Thanks. That looks like a decent unit.

kylwell wrote: I will say, you can't beat a Foredom for strength and longevity.

Oh, I know... of course, you pay $350+ for a basic Foredom unit too. I could almost get a miniature machine lathe for that.