The Proxxon is far superior in almost every way

I bought this Dremel. I used it. Then, I promptly returned it. I instead went with Proxxon 38481 IB/E Professional Rotary Tool.

The Proxxon is far superior in almost every way. If you look at the spec sheets, you might think the Dremel would have the advantage. After all, the Dremel boasts a 175 watt motor and continuous variable speeds from 5,000-35,000 RPM whereas the Proxxon only has a 100 Watt motor and continuous variable speeds from 5,000-20,000 RPM.

However, the Dremel is loud and whiny. [Noise is the manifestation of vibration.] The Proxxon is quiet and smooth, with virtually no vibration. Further, the Proxxon delivers consistent torque. The Dremel buckles a bit under heavy loads. It isn't consistent.

The Proxxon uses triple reinforced steel collets to minimize play. The Dremel uses a keyless chuck. [If you prefer a keyless chuck, Proxxon offers an attachment for roughly $10.]

The Proxxon is ergonomically designed and there is no question how you are supposed to hold it. Further, the instruction manual shows the correct position. The Dremel is awkward and hard to hold.

The Proxxon is made of diecast alumnium, fiberglass and rubber and is manufactured in Germany. It weighs over a pound. I don't know where Dremel is made, but it feels cheap.

As for accessories... Dremel comes with far more accessories, but Dremel accessories are not overly expensive. Further, the majority of accessories are cheap and unnecessary. Buy the right accessory for the right job and you'll be fine. No real need for 85 different kinds of sanding wheels [just my opinion]

I couldn't imagine anyone trying both and actually preferring Dremel. I don't see how that is possible.I bought the Dremel 400 xpr with the box full of accesories (I think everything you could buy for one). I used it infrequently for the first couple of years because it kept heating up on me. Then I decided to use it through the high temperature. Predictably, it burned out. I sent it back to Dremel with an explaination of what went wrong and they sent me a brand new, never used, Dremel 4000 completely free. The new 4000 feels and acts much more like a tool than a toy and has worked straight through a bunch of difficult tasks that I'd never try with the old one. It did heat up a bit, but, nothing like the 400 and it's still working fine a few months of heavy use into it.

I would definately recommend Dremel as a good company to do business with. As their return letter said, they're "...committed to customer satisfaction." and they mean it. Also, the Dremel 4000 with all the attachments from my old 400 is unstoppable. It's clearly more of a work tool than the 400 was. The 400 seemed a bit more like a toy.

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