Dremel 3000 Rotary Tool 130 W, Multi Tool Kit with 1 Attachment 25 Accessories, Variable Speed 10.000-33.000 RPM

My old mini-drill died and so I looked around for a replacement. When I bought the previous mini-drill I hadn't appreciated that mini-drills are fitted with a collet rather than a chuck and as such only accept a single diameter bit. One of the reasons I opted for a Dremel is that the collet can be swapped for a chuck so it can be used as a drill (for multiple diameters). The chuck is available separately.The build quality is excellent and it quickly becomes apparent why you have paid more for this tool. It is well designed and some of the accessories are fitted with clever mechanisms to both speed up attachment and stop slippage (a common problem I have previously encountered with cutting discs).This model came with a good selection of accessories and having used it for a little while I think that I didn't need to pay more for either a more powerful version or more accessories.My wife has relatively small hands so a factor in the purchase was the size of the tool so that she could also use it. It is a compact design which both she and myself find comfortable to hold.Too early to comment on longevity but it seems well built and given the Dremel reputation I have no doubt that it will last many years.I signed up for the free extended Dremel warranty and was surprised to find then Dremel sending me daily emails. However some of these are useful giving guidance and tips on what is included rather than marketing emails trying to get you to purchase more items.

Fantastic drill have been using consistently since Jan and no issues. Very comfortable to use for long periods of time so this is a great option to use for jewellery making. Mainly cut through ceramic and glass and works fantastically well handheld. The workstation for this drill is good too.

This is a brilliant piece of kit. Not used all the tools yet but the ones I have work really well. Well made and solid, very pleased

I am new to these things so this is not an "expert review" by any means, I also don't do loads of DIY, and have far from explored all the possible uses.In the small amount of time I have had it it has proven useful for small polishing / cutting tasks, and it comes with a few attachments to get you going which is handy - and good at the price point.One criticism I do have is it does not seem all that powerful, I quite fancied a battery operated unit, but they were significantly more expensive, and I have had some poor experiences with battery powered stuff either having too little Ooomph or the batteries not lasting very long so have gone back to mains power lately.......But this does seem a little weedy to me, not awful, but you cannot apply very much pressure at all before the motor slows and feels as if it is straining, but could be what they are all like, or me expecting too much, makes me glad I went for mains power though as it has more zap than the battery ones (on paper)The storage nox is also a neat touch with room for some attachments and tools.Would recomend

I have to admit that I’m surprised it’s still going, my power tools tend to take a beating and I’ve already gone through so many cutting discs. I destroy the proper heavy duty tools like grinders and drills and decided to get a proper Dremel because a friend who’s much more careful with their tools said they ended up with one because all the other rotary tools they used failed. Well, sometimes I’ve been lazy and instead of fetching my angle grinder when I had the Dremel at hand knowing that it’s really a job for the angle grinder, I used the Dremel to cut through 3cm thick solid steel (yes cm not mm), sure it took some time and a few discs and it got very warm but it did it!Then I decided to grab the grinder because I had to make another cut in the same metal bar and that went through its brand new disc in the one go and became very hot, it wasn’t even an easy job for the angle grinderI do a lot of different kind of work like welding/metalworking, woodworking, custom fitting kitchens, bathrooms, all the tiling, car interiors, etc. so I’ve made full use of all of the included attachments which are greatI liked that this one came in a tidy organised box and with a decent selection of attachments, I did order more official Dremel cutting discs and their little wire brushes which I haven’t tried out yetI think one bad point is the combined power switch and speed switch moves very easily and doesn’t lock in the off position, so for example if you don’t realise it’s actually turned on and plug it in or accidentally knock it and it slides into an on position it could be dangerousI wasn’t sure if this would get much use, if it’d be a waste of money and whether it would be better to get a cheaper rotary tool for the specific job I wanted this for at first. Well I don’t regret it!If I need to get a new one in the future, I’ll definitely get a proper Dremel again but I’ll get the best one available because it’s done so much already, pretty much every job I do I say I’m going to grab the Dremel and I’m sure no other rotary tools could survive what I’ve already put this throughI was concerned it would be sitting unused in a corner of my storage room forever after the one job but it’s in use nearly every day