In my opinion lmost all dremels are built equal, there isn't really much to differentiate them aside from available accessories (feel free to correct me if anybody feels differently).
If it's modelling and more delicate/precise work, I recommend the snake attachment and that's about it.
My current model is actually a Canadian Tire Mastercraft one that was on sale for $20 @ Christmas. It will probably last me 10 years. It only goes up to 10,000 RPM.
For modelling I don't see why you would need a $129 Dremel that does 35,000 RPM. That's just overkill and you lose control over fine work. Most of my work on stuff around the house, guitars, modelling, computer modding, etc. is all done around 6000 RPM.
As for different tools/discs, etc. you can buy all those separately and often for cheaper so buy them as you need them. I can't say in the past 5 years I've used any tool other than the discs and one or two others.
That said, of all my tools, I found I turn to the dremel more than anything else since it's just versatile. For $129, it could last you a decade.
Last edited by Hack&Lube; 08-04-2010 at 03:47 AM.
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