Features

• High performance rotary tool for grinding, polishing, and more
• Planer attachment for planing stuck doors up to 2-1/4-inch thick
• XPR MultiSaw for a wide variety of cutting applications
• Flex Shaft attachment for fine detail work and getting into hard-to-reach places
• Circle Cutter attachment for cutting perfect circles in a variety of materials

Amazon.com Review

While there are a number of rotary tools on the market made by a host of different manufacturers, the Dremel Moto Tool is the one they all strive to copy. Dremel's MultiPro variable-speed model is great for a huge range of projects, from home improvement tasks to hobbies and crafting. It has a continuously adjustable speed range from 5,000 to 35,000 rpm, which allows the user to effectively work with materials as soft as balsa wood and as hard as ceramics. The flexible shaft that comes with this model is great for working in tight spots many rotary tools can't touch. The kit also comes with an assortment of accessories and a handy carrying case. Others may copy it, but Dremel has been making rotary tools so long they've come close to perfecting the idea. --Brian Trinen ... Read more

Features

• Variable speed, from 5,000 to 35,000 rpm
• Quick-change collet
• Flexible shaft attachment, 77 bits, and two clamps
• 5-year warranty

Reviews (16)

My Flexible friend !
Before I bought the corded Dremel Multi I used to use hand tools. The results were good but took time to produce. I then saw an advert on the television for the Dremel. I then went to a tool shop to see it and it's rivals. The only other competitor was the Black and Decker corded Wizard. The wizard lost out to the Dremel due to it's narrower range of operating speeds and it's greater size. The Dremel also had a far greater range of accessories to supplement it's use.

>I really appreciate the way that the Dremel can do what it does so quickly so well. It can carve letters, polish to a very high standard and grind metal as well as the capability to engrave metals as well. The fact that it does not take up a lot of room, especially when you consider the wide range of capabilities it has.

>To turn the Dremel on you slide the switch to one of the numbers on the scale, the further along you go the faster the shaft rotates. You set the speed according to the one recommended in the instruction manual which has pictures to guide you as well. You then apply the tool to the surface you are working on and gently do the polishing etc., but not too hard as it can damage the tool.

>I had my Dremel fitted with a optional chuck which makes bit changes faster and more convenient than the standard collet bits. You just loosen the chuck, put a bit in, re-tighten the chuck and select the right speed and you are ready to go. It also has a decent grip for easy and comfortable holding. It is quite simply a joy to use for craft. Special shafts can be fitted to the end as well, so there is little that has been missed out.

> The flexible shaft lets me work in places where the tool can't be inserted especially some places in my jeep! It's also easier to hold the flexible shaft when working on small workpieces like fishing lures etc.

The Speed is the Key
This is a fantastic tool for a home owner or craft enthusiast. The range of small tasks that you can achieve with the Multipro is unbelievable and easy, even for an untrained person.

This kit includes a flexi-shaft, which helps you get into corners by extending the accessory bit using a long flexible shaft. You can buy the shaft separately if you already own the tool, but it's cheaper to get it with the kit if you're buying for the first time. The carrying case is attractive, and fits everything with room to spare.

Some of the things you can do with your Dremel tool include drilling holes to hang pictures, putting lot numbers on your house, engraving your initials on items you don't want stolen, sharpening scissors and lawn mower blades, cleaning jewellery or golf clubs, giving sticking doors and windows a quick repair, cleaning silverware or brass or even mag rims, installing your car stereo and adding auto accessories to dress your car, trimming nails that are sticking up, regrooving damaged screw heads, sanding in hard to reach places, and so on.

It is however a small tool, so you shouldn't expect it to sand a dining table like a belt sander, or cut out a large wood pattern like a scroll saw.

You need a tiny spanner to change accessories, but it's included in the kit, along with different mandrels to hold the bits securely. There is a wide range of accessories available for even more tasks, and a great additional purchase is the tile cutting attachment, which allows you to do bathroom tile repairs with a lot less mess and guess work.

The secret to the Dremel is the speed, with a range of varying speeds up to 35,000 rpm, which you control yourself. The instruction booklet is very detailed, and gives you lots of tips. Dremel also has an amazing website, with step by step how-to guides.

Every home should have a Dremel Multipro

Works well for some things, doesn't do everything they say
My wife bought one of these for me as a gift. I had mentioned a couple of times it might be nice to have one... I don't know what came over me. The tool works great for details and doesn't work for much else. I have used it for a number of projects where I needed to file or grind something small... screws in a part that were 1/64th of an inch too long kind of thing. It works great for that, I don't have to apply much preassure to the item being ground. I tried using it to polish a pot (it's in the list of projects to do with your dremel) ahhhh... don't bother, threw polish compound everywhere because of the speed of the tool. Works far faster with a rag by hand. Or better yet... a big buffing wheel on a bench grinder. Works well for engraving too. Haven't tried it for much else. I think my wife will end up using it more for crafts than I will for the kind of stuff I do.

A must have tool
I disagree with the negative reviews. A dremel is not a benchgrinter or an orbital polisher, etc, etc. It IS 3 pounds of power concentrated into a 2 oz bucket. If you use it for what it's meant for, it's great. In the fashion of any MultiTool, like a leatherman, it has multiple funtions in ONE tool. While a dedicated tool might do a better job in certain circumstances, it can only perform ONE funtion.

This ol' Dremel done cut me a lot of stuff
This ol' Dremel is a mighty clever tool. I used it out in the woodshed to whittle me a slingshot out of a big ol' branch from a tree. Its also good to keep Pappy away when he sneaks up on me back in that ol' woodshed. Pappy sure do love his moonshine, and it makes him a bit frisky, I reckon.

Once I done shot me a possum back behind Ol' Man Stapleton's barn and that ol' Dremel came in mighty handy, let me tell ya. I got Ol' Mr. Possum's fur coat off of him lickety split. That sharp ol' Dremel took the head and legs off as fine as ya please. Threw Mr. Possum in the pot, me an' the kinfolk had some mighty fine vittles that night, let me tell ya.

This Dremel is also mighty useful for some doctorin' at home. Mama's prone to corns n' bunions, and we ain't have no money for the doctor. So I whipped out that ol' Dremel lickety-split and cut them bunions right off of Momma's foot! You shoulda heard her holla! But them nasty ol' bunions never came back, see Momma?

Only thing I don't like about this ol' Dremel is it sounds kinda like a pig squealin'. I reckon I don't mind, cause then people don't never know if I'm out back whittlin', or havin' me some fun with some lost campers or other city slickers! Yeee Haw! ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

While there are a number of rotary tools on the market made by a host of different manufacturers, the Dremel Moto Tool is the one they all strive to copy. Dremel's MultiPro variable-speed model is great for a huge range of projects, from home improvement tasks to hobbies and crafting. It has a continuously adjustable speed range from 5,000 to 35,000 rpm, which allows the user to effectively work with materials as soft as balsa wood and as hard as ceramics. The kit comes with an assortment of accessories and a handy carrying case. Others may copy it, but Dremel has been making rotary tools so long they've come close to perfecting the idea. --Brian Trinen ... Read more

Features

• Sharpen, drill, polish, sand and more
• Variable speed 5,000 - 35,000 RPM
• High quality ball bearing construction
• 75 assorted accessories
• Storage case with removable bit storage tray

Reviews (9)

It is great for wood crafts..
I now own two dremel tools.I do a lot of crafts like whirley jigs and picture frames.I like to make things myself out of wood because most of the ones you buy don't hold together but for a few years.And it is a lot of fun and takes your mind off the worldly things, like my job.Dremel tools are built good but they do wear out.I now have a router attachment and it is just like a small router.You can do small things like the State of Texas,which is bordered by rivers.The Dremel makes it easy and a lot of fun to create things.You can do almost anything with it.From whirley jigs (that work in the wind) to nice designs on picture frames.I would highly recomemd this product to any one that piddles with wood.For fun or for hobbies.If you do crafts with wood then you need one of these.I finally wore mine out,after about three years.But the first year I was a little to hard on it.Making it do what I wanted it to do instead of letting it cut the wood on it's own.

Accept no substitutes...
Was looking at a cheapo $14 one at the store but after looking at the market place and best bang for the buck, I used up some remaining gift certificates to purchase one of these.

Perfect for moding a computer case, trimming down some tiles and basic woodwork.

Accept no subsitutes...
Was looking at a cheapo $14 one at the store but after looking at the market place and best bang for the buck, I used up some remaining gift certificates to purchase one of these.

Perfect for moding a computer case, trimming down some tiles and basic woodwork.

Veg-o-matic of hand tools
I've had a Dremel for several years now and it is the most versatile tool I have. I've done wood work (drilling, routing, sanding), made jewelry, cut copper pipe... I just can't say enough good about this tool, everyone should own one.

I love my Dremel!
This thing is one of the best tools I have seen in a while. It has replaced my other multi-tools almost immediately. It is easy to use and there are few things that you can't do with a Dremel. ... Read more

Amazon.com

Dremel calls this "the future of rotary tools." Scoff if you want to, but they're right. This overhaul of the standard rotary tool incorporated changes Dremel users asked for, along with new accessories and a smartly redesigned storage case with mini-cases. We're glad to see Dremel designers separated the power switch from the speed control, something we'd certainly wished for in the past, letting you set the perfect speed for your project and not disturb it at shutoff. Its slick, gently curved new shape-—a far cry from the slightly clunky Dremel you're used to—-just feels good in your hand. Even the case is a new generation, with a molded place for everything (including that hard-to-store flex shaft). The small accessories all fit into mini-cases, which in turn snap into the main case. Bravo! And unlike kit cases in Dremel's past, there's even room for expansion: two bays for more accessory kits. We like the garden tool blade and the circle cutter particularly; you can save a bundle sharpening your own lawnmower blade, and the circle cutter is one of those little gadgets you'll find yourself using again and again. Another plus to this new Dremel is the super-cool attachments available separately, including a 2-1/4-inch wide planer and something Dremel calls the MultiSaw—a combination jig, recip and scroll saw in one.The only downside to this new Dremel is…figuring out what to do with your old one. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste ... Read more

Features

• NEW XPR Storage Case for superior attachment and accessory organization and storage that let you take your XPR System anywhere
• NEW Dremel 400 Series XPR high performance rotary tool for tackling wide variety of tasks from grinding, to cutting, to sharpening
• Flex Shaft attachment for fine detail work and getting into hard-to-reach places
• Circle cutter attachment for cutting perfect circles in a variety of materials
• Lawn Mower and Garden Tool Sharpener attachment for sharpening mower blades and other garden tools to a perfect edge

Features

• Uses 4 AA batteries (not included)
• Two-Speed (6,000 & 12,000 RPM)
• Lightweight and portable for grooming pet nails anywhere
• Includes five accessories for fast, safe and easy nail grooming
• Trim your pets' nails in minutes!

Reviews (3)

What a Relief!!!
After a year of battling our Sheltie every time we had to clip his nails, we finally have peaceful grooming. The dremel is amazing! It is easy to use and it doesn't cause bleeding if you get a little too close to the quick, it also doesn't split the nail. This is a great product and has made grooming so comfortable, Zeke now just falls asleep on my lap while I trim his nails. If you are looking to make nail clipping more comfortable for you and your dog, this is the product you need.

Great product! Only wish i'd found it sooner...
A friend lent me her Dremel today to try on my 14-year-old dog who HATES having his nails trimmed. I was amazed that a) he didn't object to it at all, and b) it made quick work of filing his nails down to a healthy length.

The Dremel seems far better than any of the nail clippers i've tried: i had no worries about accidentally cracking the nail or cutting to the quick. And although the abrasive pad was tough enough to wear down my dog's nails in a matter of minutes, it didn't hurt when i accidentally grazed my hand with it a couple of times.

This model is light, not too noisy, and easy to grip/use. Best of all, it's not outrageously expensive! (Costs about as much as you'd pay two or three nail clippings at a groomer.)

I was so impressed that i'm buying a Dremel of my own tonight. Wish i'd discovered this years ago!

This is the safest and least traumatic for dogs!
This tool is the best for dogs nails. I've trimmed/done my dogs nails with it about 10 times. It's quiet for a tool so as not to freak out dogs. After two times she(My shelty) got used to it and now doesn't mind having her nails done at all. While sitting on the floor, I flip her on her back between my legs and grab one foot at a time and do them. Unlike conventional clippers or guillotine shears, which can cut through the quick and hurt the dog and make them bleed, the Dremel quickly sands the nail back and if you hit the quick, it doesn't cut it, it's just like rubbing an emory board on your skin. The manual shows the basic technique and shape for sanding the nails. Using this sanding technique also prevents sharp edges on the nail which can snag clothing. It also prevents split nails unlike conventional clippers. This is one of the best new gadgets for pets in a long time and the benefits are so obvious! I'm buying a couple as gifts for Christmas and telling all my dog friends about this tool! ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Dremel came out with the first rotary tool long ago, and this professional model, the latest evolutionary leap in the Dremel line, is a great tool for a huge range of projects, from home improvement tasks to hobbies and crafting. Its new soft-start technology, electronic controls, and ergonomic grip make it easier and more comfortable to use than any other rotary tool we've tried. It has a continuously adjustable speed range from 5,000 to 30,000 rpm, with a precise speed gauge, allowing the user to effectively work with materials as soft as balsa wood and as hard as ceramics. And we really like the innovative electronic feedback control on this model, which takes the jerk and torque out of lower-speed applications. Another great feature of this kit (that Dremel's other MotoTools could benefit from) is the 10-foot long cord, which lets you maneuver without reaching the end of your leash. The kit also comes with a huge assortment of accessories and a handy carrying case. If you're looking for the smoothest and easiest-to-operate rotary tool on the market, look no further. Dremel's professional kit is as good as it gets. --Brian Trinen ... Read more

Features

• Soft-start technology make to tool easy to control
• Electronic feedback control takes the jerk and torque out of lower-speed applications
• Ergonomic design make the it comfortable to operate
• 10-foot power cord lets the user maneuver easily

Reviews (5)

The lastest and the best
I bought my first Dremel (a Model 2) in 1947. It finally gave up in 1993. Since then I have added the single speed and multispeed Multipro models to my tool box. Now the digital model comes along and is the best of the best. Its soft start, dependable speed control, and high power make it equal to any job. It fits all the Dremel attachments making it every bit as adaptable as the others. It handles all the cutting, shaping, finishing, and polishing tasks involved in my construction of miniatures and architectural models.

Glad the old one blew!
I had a Dremel Model 280 for many years and it served well. It was a single-speed model, so I had to buy a separate speed control for it. Two years ago, it suddenly blew up in my hand when a commutator section dislodged. Fortunately, the 3981 was on sale in a kit that included the flex shaft and a lot of attachments. As soon as I used it, I was happy the old one blew up! I love the soft-start, integrated speed control that doesn't bog down at low speeds, and it gives you a readout too. The biggest improvement is that it doesn't get too hot to hold after a few minutes of hard use, like the 280 did even when it was new. I used the 3981 with the grout removal attachment to take up some irreplaceable mosaic tile. It burned up a few bits, but not my hands.

The only downside is that I had to purchase all new attachments to fit the nose piece. Dremel even helped out there, by making up a new support arm for my D-Vise base to fit the new tool at a moderate cost. That allows the tool to be stationary while working on small pieces. This is the best rotary tool I've ever used!

The all around tool made even better
What seperates this Dremel from the others you ask? Well for starters it allows you to control the RPM's electronically. From 5 to 30k RPM's you can finally gain a sense of complete control over any situation with this tool. Using it primarily to Modify my computer cases and other strange little nuances of mine I can go from plastic to steel in the touch of a button without having to worry about melting plastic or taking forever to cut through metal.

However my dremel has found very other useful activites as well. The grout attachment works wonders in the bathroom and kitchen and I fixed the gate on my wife's horse's stall with it as well as modified my desk with it (I needed a couple extra slots for my computer cables).

I guess the only downside to this Dremel is the flimsy control switch. Well its not really flimsy but it does rattle when you bump up the RPM's.

Overall I am very pleased with the many different uses the Dremel finds itself in while in my hands. The addition of the electronic control switch for manipulating the RPM's is a godsend as it offers so much more flexibility than the older Dremels. This particular case comes with an assorment of goodies (including the universal chuck) so you really shouldn't have to buy any other accessories with the exception of some of the other specialized tool sets or the flex attachment.

Well in conclusion this little tool is BIG enough to handle most any application a hobbiest or tinkerer can put it through. Its uses are infinite and is simple enough to be operated by anyone...with the exception of the little tikes wandering around the place...and is a very useful tool to have around the house or shop.

Top-of-the-line Dremel
If you appreciate quality tools, and want the most out of whatever tool you use, go with the Pro model. The electronic speed control is great for selecting, and more importantly, holding, precise speeds. It has more power than the other Dremels too. It's comfortable to use, has a long cord, and the standard accessories fit.

my rating
very spiffy tool...uses all the attachments...thousands of uses around the house

more power than the other rotary tools. an excellent choice ... Read more

Features

• High performance rotary tool for grinding, polishing and more
• Planer attachment for planing stuck doors up to 2-1/4 inches thick
• Flex Shaft attachment for fine detail work and getting into hard-to-reach places
• Circle Cutter attachment for cutting perfect circles in a variety of materials
• Lawn Mower and Garden Tool Sharpener attachment for easy tool maintenance

Features

• 5,000-35,000 RPM
• 6-foot power cord
• Quick change collet nut
• 5-year warranty

Reviews (4)

Versatile, Must-Have Tool
I have had this tool for going on ten years now and it's still going strong (with the original set of brushes). I am a silversmith and use it with the flex shaft attachement almost daily. I can honestly say many fine grinding jobs I do would be next to impossible to do without it. We used to use a Fordom brand flex shaft tool, but the handpiece was too bulky and it didn't have enough RMPs to do the job as well as the Dremel. It looks like Dremel has gone a little nuts with all the attachements they offer now, making it even more versatile. In my mind, it is one of those Must-Have tools every shop needs.

Endless Possibilities
I have owned the Multi-Pro kit for 8 months now, and I don't know how I lived without it before. The jobs it can do are limited only by your imagination. The variable speed lets you match the speed to the work. It cleans and sharpens all my other power tools, lawn mower blades, too. It makes cuts in all types of materials in tight places for remodeling jobs; you know, under sinks and floors, inside walls and ceilings. I especially like the cutting wheels (careful, they are brittle) to flush cut nails and screws, or shape small metal pieces. I've used them to grind out welds when repairing tricycles for the preschool where my wife teaches. With the sanding drums, I've smoothed and shaped small wooden projects. I plan on taking the Multi-Pro to 4H Summer Camp this year for the woodworking class I teach. Remember to go slow and make several passes when cutting material for best results. Look for more of my reveiws on Dremel products.

A MUST HAVE TOOL
These little rotary tools are so useful the possibilities are endless.If your an around the house do it yourselfer or a well seasoned carpenter this little guy will suit everyone.I couldnt even begin to explain all it can do in a short review.Just read the book that comes with the tool and let your imagination and creativity do the rest.Other tool makers produce such a tool but I do think that dremal has inspired them all.My advice is stick with dremal.They are so well made and offer so many options and accessories.You just cant go wrong. Now get out there and polish,cut or grind something.

Experience with Dremel
This tool is perfect for any tool users. It has so many useful needs it compliments any hobbies and other applications. I recommend this tool to anyone. ... Read more

Features

• Uses 4 AA batteries (not included)
• Two-Speed (6,000 & 12,000 RPM)
• At home or traveling, shape, file and polish your nails anytime, anywhere!
• A cordless manicure tool for home use from Dremel - the manufacturer of professional nail salon tools
• Includes seven accessories for maintaining acrylic nails between manicures

Reviews (3)

I've done it.
I've actually used it on my natural nails, whether it says you can or not. I use it on low speed with a large stone bit (purchased seperately from Dremel -they have many bits available for their rotary tools). Keep in mind though that I'm a guy and I bite my nails(bad habit I know), but the tool helps me straighten them out.

Fills without the fuss
It costs $15+ to get a fill at a manicurist -- the tool pays for itself in less than six weeks (sooner if you aren't lazy about upkeep like I am :)). In defense of the product and to counter the one bad review: Who the heck would try to use a Dremel tool on natural nails?????

Not for natural nails
Nowhere on the online description or the outside packaging are you told this product is only for use on artificial nails. It is not until you open and virtually destroy the packaging and you read the instruction manual does it tell you this. ... Read more

Features

• wrench
• Made in USA
• 5-year warranty
• 10 assorted accessories
• 1/8" collet

Reviews (1)

Dremel Model 275
I have just bought a dremel 275. I do Genealogy and right now I am making book to give to my son. This book has a wooden cover made entirly of wood. It will be an item that will be able to pass down from generation to generation. I have designed a Family Tree on the cover using my Dremel 275.
Thank You Dremel
Ron ... Read more

Features

• Convenient case for storage of tool and accessories
• High speed of 35,000 RPM
• Cool-running ball bearing construction for smooth and quiet operation
• Replaceable motor brushes help extend tool life
• Accepts more than 150 Dremel accessory bits and a variety of versatile Dremel attachments

Features

• 2-Speed Corded Rotary Tool for a grinding, sanding, carving, polishing¿
• 20 accessories for a variety of applications
• 1/8" collet to attach a variety of accessories
• Accessory Case for convenient storage
• Accepts more than 150 Dremel accessory bits.