Hmm... a dremel?

[snoopdoug1]

I'm lookin' for a dremel... which one should I get? I have no clue which one is good, etc. I wanted to get a coordless one til I found out the battery life is like 10 min

Any suggestions?

I just want to use it for general things... cutting cases... etc.

Thanks!

 

[Eli]

Just get the normal plugin model.

Model 395 I believe.

 

[snoopdoug1]

Also, where should I buy it? Just get it at walmart?

 

[vi edit]

Make sure you get one with the flexible shaft attachment. Those things rule for cutting/grinding/sanding in hard to reach places.

 

[snoopdoug1]

Hmm, don't think I need one THAT good

 

[Eli]

It's just an attachment, it costs like 25 bucks extra.

Yeah, Wal-Mart would be a good place.

 

[snoopdoug1]

So the 395 then? Sounds like a consensus

 

[snoopdoug1]

This look about right?

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: Doug3737
This look about right?

Yep.

When did they add the fancy grey styling? Mine is all black.

 

[snoopdoug1]

How do the black & decker compare to dremel?

 

[iamwiz82]

i picked up the digital one on ebay brand new with the flex. hose, right angle, attachable light, and about 40 other ones for like $100

 

[amdskip]

Originally posted by: Doug3737
How do the black & decker compare to dremel?

Ehh, they are alright but I like the real Dremels better. The stuff is interchangeable between the two I know. Make sure you get a variable speed, it's very important!

 

[compudog]

They are really all about the same. Teh 395 is a good all-purpose tool to have around. My wife confiscated mine for doing the dog's toenails. :Q I picked up a RotoZip and some bits for heavy duty case modding etc. This tool is great also!

 

[radioouman]

I'd avoid the battery ones. The one that I have was really weak. I had a hard time cutting through a thin metal computer case with it, yet I was able to cut through a shock piston from a car with the electric model!!!

 

[snoopdoug1]

hmm, rotozip is a dremel brand?

Wow, thanks for all the replies guys!