Dremel 3956-02 MultiPro Super 1.15 Amp 5,000 to 35,000 RPM Variable Speed Rotary Tool with 77 Accessories
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Dremel 3956-02 MultiPro Super 1.15 Amp 5,000 to 35,000 RPM Variable Speed Rotary Tool with 77 Accessories
Customer Review: Dremel tool
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this for a special job and it worked perfectly. The set included a special guide and stone to sharpen rotary mower blades. I tried it and it made a world of difference in the cutting power of my 4 year old blade.
Be sure to wear hearing protection because it does put out sound that can damage your hearing!!!
Customer Review: Dremel, where have you been all my life?
Summary: 4 Stars
Great little tool that can save you time and aggravation on many little jobs/projects around the house. Easy to use but the only warning is to "GO SLOW", when cutting or grinding. For two reasons, 1) it will work faster than you expect, so you may overdo what ever you are attempting to accomplish. 2) if you put too much pressure on the work surface, you will wear out whatever attachment you are using, really fast. I went through a bunch, that I just have to toss now, as the abrasive surface is gone. I guess I am partially to blame for being overzealous, but I feel the quality/longevity of the individual grinders, cutters could be better.Customer Review: Excellent tool
Summary: 5 Stars
Excellent tool I found so far, but mainly just used it for sanding and cutting. Will cut plastic soon.
Thought I ought to point out that the kit already comes with the Dremel chuck that others have mentioned as standard.
Use common sense before using, for instance always use on a scrap piece of material before commencing work on anything vital and also read the manual!
Overall, its likely to go beyond what I use it for, and even perhaps thought of using it for.
Customer Review: Extremely useful
Summary: 4 Stars
The good:
I use this thing constantly, primarily for intricate sanding and woodcarving applications which are its greatest strengths. I have made hardware (e.g., pommel, handle, cross-guard) for several knives and swords using the Dremel for milling, sanding, and cutting. It's great for milling out scabbards, decorative art carving, and even fine engraving. It is accurate, reliable, and easy to use. The flexshaft is fantastic as long as you don't bow it too much. It tends to bind if you do.
The variable speeds are essential for the work I have performed on a huge variety of metals, woods, tiles, and drywall. It shifts smoothly and reliably between speeds with plenty of power and torque to drive the various accessories needed for each of these applications. The quick change clamp lets me switch between cutters, sanders, engravers, and so on with ease. Every time I think I've discovered all possible uses for this fantastic tool something else comes up.
The bad:
Some of the attachments are relatively useless. The mini router, drill press, and circular saw don't work all that well, especially on hardwoods. I own three other routers, a full-size drill press, and lots of other cutting tools so it's not a big deal to me but if you need to rely on these features you'll undoubtedly be disappointed.
There are only two grits of sanding wheels that I have found (60 and 120). I really wish that finer wheels were available, at least 220. They don't last all that long and are reasonably expensive but are the only thing that can be used in certain applications.
The ugly:
Who designed the carrying case? It's cheap plastic, poorly constructed, and inefficiently laid-out. I dumped mine and built a nice wooden box to replace it. Guess I can't argue too hard against an excuse for building another woodworking project but they'd frankly be better off having no case than the one they provide.
Customer Review: Extremely versitile and usefull!
Summary: 5 Stars
This product has so many uses it is impossible to list. All I will say is that once you get it you will wonder how you ever did without it.