I'm looking at getting a dremel tool. I found this one on Amazon. Would that be a good starter kit or is there something better. This will be my first one.
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@Trainlover9943 posted:I'm looking at getting a dremel tool. I found this one on Amazon. Would that be a good starter kit or is there something better. This will be my first one.
That kit looks fine to me. I still use an old corded Dremel. For, starting out, that looks good.
I have that model and have been happy with it for about 6 years or more. I do like corded appliances as batteries wear out and are not as efficient in my humble opinion. I am using that Dremel much more than I thought I would.
I have the big brother to that 3000, the 4000, but the tool I reach for most of the time is the Dremel 8220. It has amazing power for a battery tool, long battery life, and of course, I don't have to deal with the cord! I have two batteries for my 8220, and I've used it for a very long session countless times and never ran out of juice. Once you've experienced not having to deal with the cord, it's hard to go back.
@gunrunnerjohn posted:I have the big brother to that 3000, the 4000, but the tool I reach for most of the time is the Dremel 8220. It has amazing power for a battery tool, long battery life, and of course, I don't have to deal with the cord! I have two batteries for my 8220, and I've used it for a very long session countless times and never ran out of juice. Once you've experienced not having to deal with the cord, it's hard to go back.
The Cordless is a big plus. For that alone it sounds like a winner. I looked at the specs comparing it to other models, is the lack of a worklight a big deal?
8220 is my dremel as well
I had an older cordless Dremel, but it was a pig. However, the 8220 with the 12V Lithium batteries is a beast, it has more than enough OOMPH for any job, and the long life of the batteries is nice as well. I used to hate battery powered stuff, but with the new battery technology, it's like night and day. When someone says Dremel, I reach for that one.
You will find that your Dremel tool will become the go-to tool around your shop and home, as well as for your layout, for many years to come. I made the mistake of buying a cheaper and underpowered knock-off rotary tool and wore it out laying my 400 feet or so of Gargraves track. I recently replaced it, at Home Depot, with the Dremel 4300 series and love the power and "feel" of this superior tool. It is 1.8 amps vs. the 1.2 amps of the 3000 series. You may not need the extra power for cutting track but it is nice to know it is there for the many other duties you will inevitably call on it for. The 4300 also has an integral LED work light. In Canada, where I live, the price difference was not that great, especially if you wait for a sale. Also, consider the Dremel flex shaft accessory. With a 2" reinforced cutting wheel (eg. Gyros) you will find it a breeze to cut flex and straight track cleanly and square.
Bob
If you're just doing little tasks here and there cordless is fine.
If you're going to use it for long jobs, then I highly recommend a corded tool. The one you picked looks like the one I have and is a good choice.
Also if you need to make alot of rough cuts, chopping apart plastic and cutting and shaping other materials, I highly recommend the 543. Not the most delicate attachment or the cheapest but it lasts darn near forever.
@Eilif posted:If you're just doing little tasks here and there cordless is fine.
If you're going to use it for long jobs, then I highly recommend a corded tool. The one you picked looks like the one I have and is a good choice.
Also if you need to make alot of rough cuts, chopping apart plastic and cutting and shaping other materials, I highly recommend the 543. Not the most delicate attachment or the cheapest but it lasts darn near forever.
I'll probably only use mine every now and then. Mainly for cutting tubular track.
@Trainlover9943 posted:I'm looking at getting a dremel tool. I found this one on Amazon. Would that be a good starter kit or is there something better. This will be my first one.
A Dremel 3000 with accessories looks to be pretty decent set. I have a Dremel 4000 set. The 4000 is an upgraded version of the 3000, with a few more features. Check out this comparison:
https://www.tooltally.com/dremel-3000-vs-4000/
I have a general rule of thumb: For electric tools I don't use all that much, I prefer corded tools. Never have to worry about dead, discharged batteries that way when I need to use a tool. Nor have to go buy new, expensive, rechargeable batteries to replace dead batteries that won't take a charge anymore. Assuming the batteries will still even be available several years later.
On the other hand, for a few tools I use quite frequently, I have no problem getting a cordless tool version. Sure is convenient not to have to mess with a cord!
I don't use it to cut track because I could not hold it level or even for all three rails. I use a mini chop saw rom MicroMark for that.
@Eilif posted:If you're just doing little tasks here and there cordless is fine.
If you're going to use it for long jobs, then I highly recommend a corded tool. The one you picked looks like the one I have and is a good choice.
You haven't used the 8220 obviously. 
@Eilif posted:Also if you need to make alot of rough cuts, chopping apart plastic and cutting and shaping other materials, I highly recommend the 543. Not the most delicate attachment or the cheapest but it lasts darn near forever.
Never tried one of these, but it looks interesting. 
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I think I'm going to go with the 8220.
If you're going to do cutting of tubular track, I highly recommend getting the Dremel's EZ Lock kit. Fits any Dremel and the cutoff wheels are much more robust than the ones included in the kit; you also won't have to deal with changing out the wheel with a tiny screw driver.
I've had the 3000 for 10+ years and absolutely love it (this was before battery powered tools really took off). It was my first power tool; I'm sentimental about it because my grandfather gave it to me as birthday gift way back when.
Regardless of what model, you can't go wrong with Dremel!
@Prr7688 posted:If you're going to do cutting of tubular track, I highly recommend getting the Dremel's EZ Lock kit. Fits any Dremel and the cutoff wheels are much more robust than the ones included in the kit; you also won't have to deal with changing out the wheel with a tiny screw driver.
I've had the 3000 for 10+ years and absolutely love it (this was before battery powered tools really took off). It was my first power tool; I'm sentimental about it because my grandfather gave it to me as birthday gift way back when.
Regardless of what model, you can't go wrong with Dremel!
Cool! I'll put that in with my order
I have a Dremel 4000 that's become a go-to tool for any number of projects that need tidy, accurate cutting or grinding. It's even found its way into car repairs where it gets into places to cut off a rusted bolt head where other grinders and cutoff tools are too big to fit. The flexible shaft extension and the sturdy EZ-Lock wheel setup will snake into places not much else can. I like the idea of cordless, but the corded one is going strong and does the job just fine.
