Dremel 4000-2/30 120-Volt Variable Speed Rotary Tool Kit

by Dremel

• Variable Speed from 5,000 to 35,000 RPM. Easy to understand speed dial features
• Soft grip for comfort and control
• Works with standard attachments plus "high performance" level attachments
• Variable speed also features electronic feedback for consistent power at lower and mid-range speeds
• Replaceable motor brushes

Product Description

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The Dremel 4000-2/30 High-Performance Rotary Tool Kit contains the Dremel 4000, which provides the highest performance and the most versatility of all Dremel rotary tools. Powerful, user-friendly, and built to last, this handy little tool helps you complete a range of crafting, hobby, and artisan projects. It comes with 30 accessories, two attachments, and a storage case.

The 4000-2/30 High-Performance Rotary Tool Kit At a Glance: Variable-speed tool (5,000 to 35,000 RPM) provides exceptional versatility Electronic feedback circuitry maintains constant speed under load Powerful motor with replaceable brushes for longer life Slim, ergonomic body weighs just 18.8 oz 360° grip zone in every position Includes 30 accessories, 2 attachments, and a deluxe carrying case

A rugged storage case neatly stores the rotary tool and accessories. View larger.

Get Power, Control, and Comfort
Dremel tools are known for their reliable performance, incredible versatility, and exceptional comfort. The Dremel 4000 builds on that tradition with a more responsive and comfortable design, as well as added features that reflect users' most asked-for improvements. It's ideal for carving, engraving, routing, grinding, sanding, cutting, cleaning, polishing and more.

The Dremel 4000's improved motor delivers smooth performance at all speeds from 5,000 to 35,000 RPM, and electronic feedback circuitry maintains a constant tool speed under load. Its slim, ergonomic body provides a 360-degree grip zone in every position for improved precision, while a variable-speed slide allows for both fast speed adjustment and consistency at your selected speed. A strategically placed on/off switch won't interfere with the grip during use.

Lightweight, User-Friendly Design
The Dremel 4000 is both durable and enjoyable to use, with a six-foot cord, pencil grip nose cap for additional stability, and replaceable motor brushes for longer motor life. Easy-to-read speed settings make for accurate dialing, while an innovative shaft lock mechanism lets you lock the output shaft quickly when changing accessories. And the Dremel 4000 weighs just over one pound, so you can work all day without excessive strain on wrists, arms, or hands.

Attachments Provide Incredible Versatility
The Dremel 4000 is ideal when it comes to project flexibility. In fact, it's the only rotary tool compatible with all Dremel accessories and attachments, plus the MultiSaw and Planer attachments originally created for the 400 Series XPR rotary tool. In addition, this kit offers the Circle Cutter/Straight Edge Guide and the Sanding/Grinding Guide, which allows you to either guide a workpiece to a securely mounted rotary tool, or guide the tool along the edge of a flat or beveled surface.

This kit comes with an assortment of accessories, including two heavy-duty emery cut-off wheels, three sanding discs, one-inch felt polishing wheel, polishing compound, a carbon steel brush, and more. Complete projects like sanding delicate items like miniature dollhouse furniture or model train parts, polishing gemstones or tile for handmade jewelry and crafts, or gently grooming your pet's nails. And when you're done, store everything in the included carrying case for easy organization and compact portability.

The Dremel 4000 is backed by a five-year warranty.

What's in the Box
Dremel 4000 rotary tool; 30 accessories; two attachments; Quick Start manual; and carrying case.

With 30 genuine Dremel accessories and 2 attachments, you're sure to have the right tool for the job. (Shown with the Detailer's Sanding/Grinding Guide.)

Product Description

DREMEL HIGH PERFORMANCE ROTARY TOOL KIT. 4000 series. Variable speed: 5,000 to 35,000 RPM. 1.6 amps. 120V. High performance motor for maximum performance at all speeds. Electronic feedback for consistent speed under load. Variable speed provides maximum control and precision. Separate on-off switch and speed control dial. Can be used with all Dremel attachments & accessories. Quick collet lock for fast accessory changes. Cool-running ball-bearing construction for smooth and quiet operation. Replaceable motor brushes. 6 ft cord. 5 year warranty. Includes lawn mover - garden tool sharpener, sanding & grinding guide, 30 assorted accessories (mfg no. 191, 420. 426, 542, 84922, 932, 952, 428, 442, 414, 421, 429, 407 432, 411, 412, 413, 445, 401 and 402) and storage case. * Replaced Ace no. 2148047

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

160 of 162 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Good for what it is made for. February 22, 2012

By Reglith Lunus

Forgive me if I seem a little preachy, but quite a bit of people misunderstand what this tool is for: this is a high speed, LOW torque (in other words, do NOT apply excessive pressure), LOW amp (not much mechanical power), multi functioning rotary tool. Dremel will most likely NEVER make a rotary tool that is high speed high torque, high amp, because that's not their niche. This is for weekend warriors, do it yourself-er types, this for crafts and hobbies, this is NOT an industrial grade spinning tool, if that is what you are looking for, get a die grinder, angle grinder, flexible shaft motor tool, get high powered electric or pneumatic, Milwaukee, Foredom, Ingersoll Rand, something else, not Dremel. You'll only be disappointed if you go the Dremel route with that expectation.
For Dremel's, you let speed do the work. Unless you are dealing with plastic or wood, something that melts or catches aflame, then go for high speed. Slow down on metal, speed up in ceramic (don't quote me on the ceramics, that's just my experience), go middle ground for wood, slow for plastics, and so on. I suggest ramping up the speed on a practice piece of the material you intend to remove stock from, until you reach the maximum speed you can achieve with ruining the substance in question, and then, go work on the actual piece.
Here, let's cut to the chase: Positives of Dremel 4000
+It is low powered, ergo, gentler on your work, more forgiving when you make a mistake
+It is very speedy, but not TOO speedy, as in, not a pnuematic die grinder spinning at speeds that would make a bullet cringe.
+Dremel has a ridiculously nice supply of accessories for it, good from jigsawing to power planing
+It is a multi tool extraordinaire, capable of many different tasks
+Ergonomic and very useful overall, a pleasure to work with

Negativity about the 4000
-It is pretty loud for its miniscule size, a downside if you have sensitivities to noise like me
-It is low torque, so you should not use force to get work done faster
-Low amps means it is not powerful enough to hold its own in large amounts of material without choking on its carbon brushes.
-It is a multi tool, not a tool, so it will never be good enough at one job alone to be a keeper in THAT respect

The Dremel works smoothly, without a hitch, at least in my case. If I were to recommend any 2 accessories/attachments, I would get the detailer's grip, and the almighty keyless chuck. The chuck, because it is time saving in the extreme, and time is everything to the discerning hobbyist/artist. The detailer's grip, because the flex shaft has that irritating extra hassle in terms of set-up, and is less ergonomic in my opinion, AND, most of all, cannot stand a kink of less than five inches without overheating, so it really is more trouble than it is worth, to me. So, altogether, I would recommend this tool to any doing small scale, hobbyist work, DIY'ing, and similar stuff. That's all she wrote. Peace.

91 of 113 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars power with a touch of uncertainty November 5, 2009

By Davio Green Bay, WS

I was very excited for the release of this product and bought it the day it hit the shelf. If you worked with the 400xp like I did, this is definitely a power surge machine, like going from a ford taurus to a ford mustang. After about a week of using it though, the machine was already not operating as new. The on and off switch was not clicking the same, and the machine "extremely" overheated when challenged with a difficult task. I had to put it down for about 20 mins it was so hot.
IN CONCLUSION: Too powerful for light use and day to day jobs. Flimsy parts (switch, and screw), and a very awkward holding position. When you pick up the machine you almost have to try to figure out what;s the right way to hold it.

102 of 132 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars It's powerful, but it lacks torque December 23, 2009

By W. A. Wood

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.