Which model Dremel to buy?

[alphabrace]

Seems like I need a Dremel for polishing etc gun parts and since I have always wanted one perhaps now is the time to buy.
Lowes has several models listed on the website but which model do you gunsmith types recommend?

 

[redgreenrider]

The Dremel brand sucks! Get a pneumatic pencil grinder.

 

[Manatee]

I have used one with an extended flex shaft in the shop for years.

 

[snuffy33]

Get a ball bearing variable speed model.

 

[saleen4971]

variable speed, and NOT BATTERY OPERATED!

 

[indykid]

Repeating what saleen4971 said, stay away from the battery powered models. The battery has a habit of dying right in the middle of your job.

 

[alphabrace]

Looks like the Dremel 3000 is the one to get. I don't have air to run a pneumatic tool.

 

[nova512]

buy a flexible shaft you have way better control over the bits you use. im a jeweler and i do gun stuff with mine. i only use my dremel for really heavy stuff i dont need speed control.

 

[Leo]

Get a ball bearing variable speed model.

That is the way to go. I still have an old one where you had to use a variable speed controller box. (for extra money)

I really like my new one where the variable speed is built in. Never buy the cheapest one

 

[Psode27]

I have 3. 2 basic variable speed ones. one is messed up and only goes full speed, but has TONS of use so I guess you'll have that. I still use it for less detailed stuff. I also have a black and decker one. I actually really like it, has a pretty slick way to lock the shaft for bit changes. Check garage sales! I picked one dermal and the b&d one up for like 3$ a piece. When doing some heavy duty stuff I swap them out when they heat up! As said before, I'd stay away from the battery operated ones. Does harbor freight sell the pneumatic ones? Or should someone in the market for an air powered one spend more than 6$ on one? didn't mean to highjack....

 

[SmileDocHill]

Variable speed is a must unless you only use it for a narrow range of uses. I have several but as a dentist I end up seeing solutions using rotational tools.