I’d been wanting to get myself a Dremel rotary tool for ages, but only started looking into it recently. Immediately, I was overwhelmed by the variety of options thrown at me – do I get the tool by itself and then buy the accessories separately, or do I go for one of the kits? Which option is the cheapest?
Firstly, kit codes appear to be in the format of <Tool series>-<Number of attachments>/<Number of accessories>. As far as I can tell, there are four kits available in South Africa, although I could only find information on Dremel’s website about the 300-1/55, the 4000-1/45 and the 4000-4/65; the fourth kit, which I saw in Builder’s Warehouse, is a 300-2/40 and contains a Dremel 300 bundled with various accessories and a mini-workbench.
To help myself decide what to go for, I went through Dremel’s website and put together a spreadsheet detailing the accessories each kit contains. You can view the spreadsheet online. Note that the total accessories count is less than the number the kit code indicates; this is probably due to inaccuracies on Dremel’s website, as the kit I got included the correct number of accessories.
Hopefully, this spreadsheet will help your decision. In the end, I went for the 300-1/55; the value it gives at its price-point bested the Dremel 4000 kits easily.
While I can’t comment on the price effectiveness of the Dremel 3000, as it has been quite a long time since I compared prices and value, I believe that you’re safe with either the Dremel 3000 or Dremel 4000. There seem to be a lot of negative reviews on the Dremel 4200, so I would steer clear on that.
As to where to buy, I believe I saw Dremel stock at Makro, as well as at Chamberlains. Builder’s Warehouse, on the other hand, seems to have ramped down on their support of the Dremel product line.
Hi Ashley; I am an antique ceramic restorer, and would like information on attachments needed for sanding and polishing. I intend buying a Dremel 3000, please give me your opionion. Thanks Gael
Hi,
Most of the hardware warehouses sell Dremel tools and accesories. Chamberlain, Building Warehouse and many more.
If you have the money and planning on using the tool for a long period, consider getting the more more powerful 8000 series.
Most of the shops also have very nice accessory kits that sells separately. I bought a combo including the Dremel 3000, a Flexicord and several accessories and attachements. For a very decent price from Hardware Centre in Randburg. Where in the world are you?
Regards,
Phlip Pretorius
Hi Ashley! Thanks to all the work you did to compare the kits. My question is, were any of the dremels 230 volt. I was hoping to get on for a friend in Malawi.
Thank you again!
Leslie
Would it be possible to have a contact number or email address to contact you? Or would you please contact me, perhaps? I’ve decided to purchase myself a Dremel tool, but I am so overwhelmed by all the choices there are. I want to start with simple designs cutting from a thin piece of wood. I really have no idea what to buy, and I would really appreciate any help and advice.
Thank you.