Which Dremel drill should I get?
I have both of the models you link to (or at least their counterparts of older models and the specs don’t seem that different). The main differences that jump out at me are: – Control: The more expensive one offers more speed control. The $55 model has two speed settings (speed one, click, speed two); the $88 model has variable speed (nudge for fast, faster, a little faster, whoa back off that’s too fast!). – Comfort: I find the flex shaft more comfortable to use for longer projects because the shaft is lighter and thinner to grip. – Perpendicular vs. oblique work: The more expensive one gives more control for angled work. This one I can grip like a pen. The other one I have to grip with my whole hand. I do stuff like writing on glass, so fine motor control oblique to the surface is difficult without the flex shaft. If you think you’re only going to use the tool for drilling holes perpendicular to the plastic surface, you could probably get away with the $55 model. If you end up doing
Just so it is clearly known Dremel is a brand name and the name of the tool is rotary tool. I’ve only used two brands, some cheaper type they got for our senior design teams and the Dremel brand that my mom got for free for me from her work. (thanks so much mom!) The Dremel brand has treated me oh so right. I’d say go for the cheaper one. The flexi-shaft can be useful in some cases, but isn’t really needed. It can only be run at the slower speeds. Since you only have one specific purpose right now, get the cheap one and if what you want isn’t in the regular accessories (probably not) then just grab the right drill bit or grinding part from the rotary tool section. The chuck is the outer part of what holds the bit in place. This is what your little wrench will go onto. The collet is the part inside of the chuck that comes in different sizes. As you turn the chuck, the teeth on the collet clamp down and secure your bit in the tool. Make sure to wear some safety glasses when using it. I n
