Dremel 3000 Rotary Tool 130 W, Multi Tool Kit with 15 Accessories, Variable Speed 10.000-33.000 RPM

I decided it was finally time to cave in and buy a dremel, as I am a hobbyist with a wide range of hobbies that this will come in useful for, and also for those odd DIY jobs around the house. I can say that so far it has been absolutely brilliant. The packaging is rather minimal, just a cardboard box with the case inside. Some reviewers on Amazon have complained about the case being flimsy and poorly made, but personally I find the case to be perfectly fine and ideal for storing the dremel in (plus it also has space for my safety glasses and dust mask, which I would say are accessories you MUST buy to go with this dremel as it can send dust and dirt flying). Maybe I had lower expectations than other reviewers, but I find it great that they include a case to go with it at all, and this case is certainly sturdy enough for the job. The tool itself is great, featuring five different speeds. I was one of those people who couldn't see the need for different speeds and thought I'd have it on high all the time, but the different speeds definitely come in handy as what one speed is good for is bad for another. When I was deciding which model of Dremel to buy, I had no idea what all this talk of mandrels and collets and stuff was, so I will endeavour to explain in my review. The collet is the piece which you insert the pieces into the dremel, and it holds onto them. There is a lot of talk in other reviews about multi-chucks, which will allow you to insert third party attachments of different sizes without the need for an assortment of collets. The accessories that come with the Dremel all fit into the collet provided without any adjustment, but if you were going to buy some third party accessories that required different sized collets, I can see how a multi-chuck attachment would come in handy. The mandrel, on the other hand, is the long metal piece which you screw the saw attachments into. The instructions that come with the tool are indeed dire. Saying they are dire is actually too high a praise, as I found them to be confusing and absolutely no help whatsoever. I consider myself a pretty smart, switched on person, but even for me it took me 10-15 to figure it out, during which time I thought I had broken the tool (word of advice: you need to push the piece into the collet quite hard the first time you use it, even though it looks like it won't go in), but I got there in the end. The "EZ Twist" feature that is so keenly advertised is something of nothing, as it's perfectly easy for me to just twist the collet with my fingers, but perhaps it would be useful for someone without my slim, lady fingers. The "15" accessories that come with the tool is a slight exaggeration. I found it difficult to find online what exactly you get with it, so here is the list: - Grinding stone - 2 polishing pads with one screw in mandrel - 1 bristle cleaning brush - 4 cutting disks with one screw mandrel - 4 sanding bands with one holder - 1 drill attachment - 1 wrench/screwdriver While it is 15 accessories, that's not 15 different functions, but I have found that for general use for DIY around the house, it's got everything you need to start off. Additional accessories are available online rather cheaply, should you want anything else, and there are dozens of different attachments you can get. One gripe I do have is that I have managed to break 3 of the 4 cutting disks that came with it within a week of (fairly hardcore) cutting, but since I can get 18 more for £1.50 on Amazon, I'm not going to lose any sleep over it. I've had this Dremel a week now, and in that time I have successfully cut through thick plastic, cut through PVC pipe, cut, drilled and sanded wood, used the bristle brush to clean silicone residue from glass and it has dealt with all of these tasks without issue. I actually found that with cutting the plastic and wood, the higher speeds were so fast that the plastic melted and the wood burned so it just goes to show how powerful this tool is. Not a problem though, as you just turn the speed down. Admittedly, it is not always the ideal tool for the job. There is another reviewer on Amazon complaining that he struggled to cut enough tiles for his entire bathroom with this tool. It is definitely not the ideal tool for pretty much any job you can do with this, but it can deal with more heavy duty tasks. If you live in a flat, or even if you just don't want your shed filled and the expense of a separate saw, drill, cleaner, polisher, sander etc etc etc, then this tool is absolutely ideal and I am thrilled with it. The power cable is sufficiently long and doesn't get in the way at all. I did consider going for a cordless version, but even on the packaging Dremel admit that the cordless versions just aren't as powerful as the corded ones. To conclude, this is not the ideal tool for any job, but if you want a tool that is capable of A LOT of jobs then this is the one for you and it represents excellent value for money. I'd like to knock off some points for the diabolical instructions and the broken cutting disks, but all in all the tool is so brilliant and has so many uses that I can't comfortably do that, as it's only a minor irritation.

I decided it was finally time to cave in and buy a dremel, as I am a hobbyist with a wide range of hobbies that this will come in useful for, and also for those odd DIY jobs around the house. I can say that so far it has been absolutely brilliant. The packaging is rather minimal, just a cardboard box with the case inside. Some reviewers on Amazon have complained about the case being flimsy and poorly made, but personally I find the case to be perfectly fine and ideal for storing the dremel in (plus it also has space for my safety glasses and dust mask, which I would say are accessories you MUST buy to go with this dremel as it can send dust and dirt flying). Maybe I had lower expectations than other reviewers, but I find it great that they include a case to go with it at all, and this case is certainly sturdy enough for the job. The tool itself is great, featuring five different speeds. I was one of those people who couldn't see the need for different speeds and thought I'd have it on high all the time, but the different speeds definitely come in handy as what one speed is good for is bad for another. When I was deciding which model of Dremel to buy, I had no idea what all this talk of mandrels and collets and stuff was, so I will endeavour to explain in my review. The collet is the piece which you insert the pieces into the dremel, and it holds onto them. There is a lot of talk in other reviews about multi-chucks, which will allow you to insert third party attachments of different sizes without the need for an assortment of collets. The accessories that come with the Dremel all fit into the collet provided without any adjustment, but if you were going to buy some third party accessories that required different sized collets, I can see how a multi-chuck attachment would come in handy. The mandrel, on the other hand, is the long metal piece which you screw the saw attachments into. The instructions that come with the tool are indeed dire. Saying they are dire is actually too high a praise, as I found them to be confusing and absolutely no help whatsoever. I consider myself a pretty smart, switched on person, but even for me it took me 10-15 to figure it out, during which time I thought I had broken the tool (word of advice: you need to push the piece into the collet quite hard the first time you use it, even though it looks like it won't go in), but I got there in the end. The "EZ Twist" feature that is so keenly advertised is something of nothing, as it's perfectly easy for me to just twist the collet with my fingers, but perhaps it would be useful for someone without my slim, lady fingers. The "15" accessories that come with the tool is a slight exaggeration. I found it difficult to find online what exactly you get with it, so here is the list: - Grinding stone - 2 polishing pads with one screw in mandrel - 1 bristle cleaning brush - 4 cutting disks with one screw mandrel - 4 sanding bands with one holder - 1 drill attachment - 1 wrench/screwdriver While it is 15 accessories, that's not 15 different functions, but I have found that for general use for DIY around the house, it's got everything you need to start off. Additional accessories are available online rather cheaply, should you want anything else, and there are dozens of different attachments you can get. One gripe I do have is that I have managed to break 3 of the 4 cutting disks that came with it within a week of (fairly hardcore) cutting, but since I can get 18 more for £1.50 on Amazon, I'm not going to lose any sleep over it. I've had this Dremel a week now, and in that time I have successfully cut through thick plastic, cut through PVC pipe, cut, drilled and sanded wood, used the bristle brush to clean silicone residue from glass and it has dealt with all of these tasks without issue. I actually found that with cutting the plastic and wood, the higher speeds were so fast that the plastic melted and the wood burned so it just goes to show how powerful this tool is. Not a problem though, as you just turn the speed down. Admittedly, it is not always the ideal tool for the job. There is another reviewer on Amazon complaining that he struggled to cut enough tiles for his entire bathroom with this tool. It is definitely not the ideal tool for pretty much any job you can do with this, but it can deal with more heavy duty tasks. If you live in a flat, or even if you just don't want your shed filled and the expense of a separate saw, drill, cleaner, polisher, sander etc etc etc, then this tool is absolutely ideal and I am thrilled with it. The power cable is sufficiently long and doesn't get in the way at all. I did consider going for a cordless version, but even on the packaging Dremel admit that the cordless versions just aren't as powerful as the corded ones. To conclude, this is not the ideal tool for any job, but if you want a tool that is capable of A LOT of jobs then this is the one for you and it represents excellent value for money. I'd like to knock off some points for the diabolical instructions and the broken cutting disks, but all in all the tool is so brilliant and has so many uses that I can't comfortably do that, as it's only a minor irritation.

I lost my Dremel some time ago and thought I'd replace it with a cheaper offering from a Scandinavian High Street store which looked just as good on paper. Sadly, this alternative offering was to prove once again that you really do get what you pay for and is now in the bin! The 3000 is Dremmels mid priced offering and offers just the right compromise between power and functionality whilst still being compact enough to use one handed. The built in chuck key is a neat idea and makes changing bits easy whilst making lost chuck spanners a thing of the past. What makes the tool so versatile, of course, is the plethora of bits and attachments available. This model came with a few handy essentials, but for any serious use you'll need to buy specific kits or individual bits to suit. This is where that Scandinavian High Street store really proved useful for me as their huge sets of bits and attachments fit the Dremel perfectly, are a fraction of the price of the Dremel ones and are of decent quality. My biggest criticism of the 3000 is the on/off and speed selection switch which is vague in operation and the actual speed selected is always a bit of a mystery. This sadly means one dropped star, but its still a cracking little tool for the money.

I did a lot of research and I finally decided on this product. I have not been disappointed. It’s very easy to use, not too heavy or big for my small hands. It’s small size also allows me to easy reach intricate places. I’ve used it quite a bit since buying and it’s not let me down yet. It’s been very reliable. Has really made life much easier for me. The only bad thing, is the push in button to change the bits, it’s very stiff which is hard to push in with my little hands. The button has also got stuck down, and I had to get a screwdriver to help release it. Overall, I have been very pleased with this product. Functionality: Great to use Build quality: Been very reliable so far, but there has been a minor problem with the push in button to release the bit, has mentioned.

If you work with a 3D printer, this Dremel 3000 is an absolute must-have for post-processing - it’s been totally transformative for my projects. The variable speed control (10,000–33,000 RPM) is perfect for everything from delicate clean-up to heavy-duty finishing. The build quality is excellent and the 130W motor handles plastic and resin without bogging down. I use it constantly to: - Remove supports and clean edges, achieving a perfectly smooth finish that hand-sanding simply can’t match. - Drill precise holes for hardware or assembly when a model needs modification. - Cut through tough filament quickly and cleanly. The included 15 accessories are a great starting point, though I've already added many more specialty bits. It’s compact, comfortable to hold, and has saved me countless hours of manual finishing work. It's truly fab and an investment every maker should make!

As is evident from my rating, I am very satisfied with this little tool, surprisingly so, in fact. While I expected the Dremel to be better than my previous rotary, this product happily exceeded my expectations. I am not new to rotary tools, but I am not much of a handyman either; mine are the comments of a near clueless amateur. My use varies; I have used such tools for polishing, cutting, sanding for small-scale modelling and lately (thanks to the Dremel in fact) a little bit of engraving and grinding/ sharpening. The multi-tool The first point to make is that the tool feels solidly constructed; it has speed control over a wide range (you may find that 1-2 of the first speeds do not actually work and may be superfluous in the first place) which is a blessing and it does not get worryingly hot at top speed -- which I rarely use, but thought I'd mention. The grip is good as is, even though I prefer the flexible shaft for most jobs. The difference with my other tool lies in the power and the rpm consistency: i.e. the Dremel does not falter even under pressure and continues to operate without fluctuations in the rpm. In practical terms for me, this opened up new applications and better results. I discovered how to scrape away grime & polish a seashell and that I could polish a stone and etch letters on it with some degree of success; also, polishing now takes considerably less time & the results are predictable and better. The actual set has the advantage of being inexpensive but the accessories included are more of an afterthought: what you are really purchasing is the Mutlitool While I had the advantage of having a whole array of aftermarket accessories already, people purchasing their first multitool should keep in mind that accessories are a mandatory supplementary investment. It is important to note that there are two indispensable tools which are note included with this set: a) an aftermarket set of Dremel collets of various sizes that allow you to use most ANY attachment b) the flexible shaft making precision related tasks much easier. The first will set you back about £8-10 while the other is even dearer £ 20-30! Sets of aftermarket accessories come in many sizes, shapes, and prices including some competitively priced by Dremel themselves. The "kit". SO, while the Dremel is an excellent product (no doubt about that) and it comes in a nice pouch, choose your Dremel kit carefully: there may be another one slightly more expensive which includes what this particular kit does not. If not, you have to budget in some near indispensable after-market purchases.

Very good value for money , brought this one to have in my van, and now I don’t have to keep taking the one out the garage, these are worth their weight in gold, and are very durable, unlike other brands

Surprisingly useful little tool. Works well.