Which Dremel Tool to get?

I'd only get a corded dremel, but that's just me.

Got the 4000 series over Christmas for chipping and cleaning on some fossils.

Depends what you plan to use it for. I use mine for minor things around the house, and I love having cordless. It's surprisingly powerful for what I've used it on - grinding cast iron, cutting screws, shaving hinges, smoothing out rough edges of wood and metal furniture. I've never used it on full power for more than 15 minutes solid, but I've never even come close to the battery dying.

I have both the corded and 12V cordless and the cordless gets way more use. Unless you are spending a lot of time in one sitting (which case a proper hobby tool station is better than any Dremel) the cordless is the way to go for most tasks. The 12V gives up nothing in power and the battery charge will last plenty long as long as you aren't some ham-fisted newb with it. Great not having to deal with a cord and extention, especially for quick tasks where you only need it for a minute or two.

Dremel makes a lithium rechargeable model now. That's what I have and it's a bad arse little machine. My 2 corded models never get used anymore

Make sure you get a variable speed. Not a two speed.

Lowes used to have the Hitachi for $49. Every bit as powerful as my corded dremel. Battery lasts a good amount of time. Never wore it out on a job. I only use it for small tasks though.


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