Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Keep in mind that this is not a heavy duty construction tool. This tool will NOT be useful for: a) cutting wood studs, b) cutting large numbers of nails (though a couple is ok), c) cutting large holes in drywall/sheetrock. You will want to a) avoid using in dusty environments. The internal parts are not sealed so that if you do not repeatedly clean it out after heavy use, you will kill the motor. (I should know. I killed mine after cutting through drywall for only 4 recessed can lights before it started smoking.) b) move slow. It works by high rpms and has almost zero torque. Bring it to full speed and THEN cut. c) use ear plugs. These suckers get very loud at the higher settings. d) check out alternatives if you want construction equipment. The Dremel is actually MORE expensive than its alternatives because you are essentially paying for its small size. What I like about the Dremel: a) It is small. b) It has more attachments and accessories than you can shake a stick at. What I hate about the Dremel: a) The documentation sucks. If you don't know the difference between a routing bit and a carbide bit, or what polishing creame is used for, then you're up a creek. The accessory packs are especially horrible. Nothing is labeled. You need to be able to tell what type of spindle goes with what type of gadget and the equivalent grit of the grinding stones by trial-and-error only. b) Has small range. Only really useful for finishing and polishing. Very very light duty. I've heard people talk about using Dremel for this and/or that. When I tried it, it didn't work. Then I read in the little amount of documentation there is, that its not meant for doing that. Lots of misperceptions. Basically, do all the rough cutting work using other tools and finish off with this. c) Accessory hell. Accessories are how they make the $$. Be prepared to pay through the nose for anything that doesn't come in the first box.