Dremel 3000 Vs cheap alternative | First impressions of the real thing

in this video i'll take a look at the Dremel 3000 multitool kit. I've used cheap alternatives for years, knowing they are the type of tool I need but never really been satisfied with the result.
Is the real thing really any better?
Lets find out!
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[@KingBespokeCreations]

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[@niallchurch2679]

I know it's 3 yrs ago, but for 60 quid,take some money out of your arse,and buy a second one,and put your adaptors on that one!!😊

[@OEDODRAGON]

Everything that's smaller than usual, like tiny circular saws, tiny polishing compounds, tiny extendy things, tiny Dremel monsters, are always adorable!

[@KingBespokeCreations]

Absolutely!

[@choochoochooseyou]

Great vid. I've done exactly like you and bought a cheap one hoping for dremel results. You've talked me into it.

[@RatBagDad]

Just ordered myself one of these for around the house bits and bobs and came to KZbin to find a good quality review, thanks for providing one! Looks like I made a good purchase. I'll definitely be looking at some of the attachments you talked about too. Cracking stuff, cheers.

[@KingBespokeCreations]

My pleasure. Hope you get good use out of it!

[@Taz6688]

Once you start using it you will find more uses, it's one of those tools that after a while you wonder how you ever managed without it.

[@KingBespokeCreations]

@@Taz6688 more and more and more!!

[@plainnpretty]

I have one I bought in the early 90s I use it for all kinds of jobs . I don’t know what I done before I bought it.

[@peter-radiantpipes2800]

I just got the 8260 cordless. I still use my Dremel 300 which I bought over 20 years ago and it works amazing. I went to replace the brushes and they didn’t really need it. I use them daily. I use a dremel lite several times a day for my work but decided to go cordless and keep the 300 and another foredom for corded work. Point is, they last forever. This 22-23 year old one looks new still.

[@KingBespokeCreations]

That’s great to hear 👍

[@DOCDOCFLAMINGOS]

That's great but probably has more to do with how you use and take care of your tools, as opposed to its quality.

[@jasonpos1537]

Always loved Dremel tools and have a large selection of them from ancient to modern. My oldest must be over 60 years old and has a dark brown Bakelite? housing and it still works fine. You must get a keyless drill chuck and then you can add accessories with any diameter shaft in seconds.

[@KingBespokeCreations]

Thanks for the tip Jason!

[@robertjonessr.4187]

The nice thing is you can take good care of them & the five different ones I have are generic rotory tools & I love them & alote of my friends own the exspenive ones and always complains this or that broke & I tell them to get a generic one !

[@Sir-Kay]

Are drill bits same as the thing they call router bits? because i'm thinking router bits cut sideways, while drill bits can only cut straight inside and can't be moved, am I right?

[@KingBespokeCreations]

For the most part, yes you’re right. However there are a few drill bits that can cut sideways, but more to widen a hole than to use instead of a router bit.

[@johnanderson5644]

I have a 3000 dremil and carve wood and found the fixed speed when carving with the cable atachment" Simple solution get a 2nd hand sewing macine pedal and run the Dremil by foot control. Just remember to set the dremil at its top speed.

[@KingBespokeCreations]

Top tip! Thanks for that!

[@rajeevbaidya5442]

Hi Mr .King , I am from India & have the DREMEL 4000/65 with a good amount of accessories provided in the box ,I also have invested a small fortune in buying other accessories compatible with it alongwith a DREMEL Workstation , over all the set is fine may be the PROXXON is a better alternative , love and best wishes to you & your family , may God bless you !

[@KingBespokeCreations]

Thank you Rajeev. I’m working through a lot of accessories, keep checking to see if there is anything else you might like!

[@gartht6536]

I have a lidl 'Parkside' both corded and cordless and are very happy with them. The first cordless lasted me 6 years the newer one is not so good. The corded one has lasted me over 10 years and going strong

[@KingBespokeCreations]

Great find! 👍

[@PhotogNT]

I have a Dremel 4300 plus a few other toys on order, to manufacture high security internal components for padlocks and door locks. BTW, this will be my third Dremel my last 2, one corded and one cordless that I bought 25 approximately years ago I used and abused them constantly for about 15 years until they disappeared during a house move, they worked like a dream.

[@KingBespokeCreations]

Cool. Can’t wait to try the new ones! 👍

[@georgegeorgel7254]

This tool is very useful for chainsaw piston to remove the carbon built up and also for cutting little screws where its difficult to reach pipes etc

[@StephPais]

You are entertaining. Loved the review ;-) saved me some pain and suffering

[@KingBespokeCreations]

Well that’s good! Thanks 👍

[@FlashFrancis]

You’ve probably discovered by now that you don’t need to use the spanner to tighten the chuck as the EZ nose cap does it for you as it has flats across the hole.

[@Mister_Noise]

I'm happy with my dremel, I bought it second hand for £30. There's oodles of things it does and does them very well!

[@KingBespokeCreations]

Mel Crew interesting! How old would you say is? Sounds good for longevity?

[@Mister_Noise]

@@KingBespokeCreations , it was hardly used, I stumbled on a bargain. I have used it for opening up a guitar pickup rout that was a little tight, took no time at all!

[@AVspectre]

Best of both worlds!

[@OldGuyOnBass]

Very informative; thank you for the help in making my rotary tool decision. Plus, I enjoyed the commentary: "Ooo! I like a bit of cardboard!" 😄 Awesome; made my day. 👍🏻 😄

[@KingBespokeCreations]

Cool! 👍

[@terencebarnett113]

Do you remember popular mechanics magazine I first saw the tool in it and wanted it years later I saw the first Dremel and I would not swap it, I think since I bought there’s been new models but I’m happy with it ,I use it and use it it won’t die and happy I bought it can’t think how I got with out it.😊

[@KingBespokeCreations]

That’s awesome! I’ve tested loads of Dremel’s and attachments on here now. I’m always impressed 👍

[@jeghedderhenrik]

i got a cheap alternative to dremel and im dissapointed with the extension cord and handle..no matter the speed its get so hot, that i cant hold it, so using the extension isnt possible..how is the dremel coping with heat using the extension

[@KingBespokeCreations]

I’ve never had a heat issue with any Dremel. Extension or not. 👍

[@boomandalpha]

You know my urge for doing mechanical things is getting bad when I start getting excited by power tools

[@KingBespokeCreations]

Nothing wrong with that! 😂

[@gosth81]

is possible to drill a small hole in a wall with a dremel 3000?

[@KingBespokeCreations]

Probably not into brick as there’s no hammer function. But just plaster or wood will be fine!

[@dmo848]

Oh hell yeah

[@ArcanePath360]

I spent £50 on a cheapo one from Argos which had more accessories and attachments. It only lasted about 5 projects and it died. The variable speed made up it's own mind what speed it wanted to do.

[@victorramsey5575]

Ive had the 3000 for 10 years or so. It hasnt let me down yet.

[@KingBespokeCreations]

That’s good to hear!

[@STARK-mk9ir]

Legal comprei uma Dremel 3000 também vou ver se é boa ! Thanks

[@agarv3y]

Awww, so helpful, and cute ti boot.

[@KingBespokeCreations]

👍

[@PilotMcbride]

Like any tool, a Dremel needs to be used and the learner needs to learn how to use it. I bought my first Dremel over 30 years ago and still learning things about it (them). And a saying we have down here (downunder) is “if all else fails, read the bloody instructions”, 😆😆😆. Cheers ol’ bud, enjoy

[@KingBespokeCreations]

Absolutely right. They’re incredible machines, but you can’t use one as a hammer!

[@DOCDOCFLAMINGOS]

Ummmmnn just my 3¢......... BUT..... The issue is that most people expect for a cheep or knock off tool to work/last the same as a more expensive name brand one!! So they just end up being disappointed when they don't!!??!! But they never should have had those expectations gping into it..??..

[@KingBespokeCreations]

You’re absolutely right. To expect the cheap knockoffs to work as well as the top brand doesn’t make sense, but it’s still the common thought isn’t it.

[@robertjonessr.4187]

Ever could afford a dremel bit the generic rotory tools work awesome, 😎

[@georgegeorgel7254]

It can also work as a rooter

[@DadaPoopoo]

What's a rooter?

[@graemewight2975]

Yeah i got one of them. Instantly wanted the wee thin cordless one. Used to it now but the wire, ooooh the bloody wire.

[@nicolasharel9787]

Tried both, the cordless thingy sounds like a great idea in theory. But it severely lacks power unfortunately. Would recommend sticking to the wired one.

[@stevemcgowan3017]

my dremel 3000 didnt last cant undo the chuck the button broke inside hardly used it

[@stevemcgowan3017]

its useless now ive opened it up to find broke inside so guaranteed void i guess .should bought cheaper one

[@KingBespokeCreations]

That’s a shame. Not had any issues with the one I bought. But mine is always attached to the flex shaft.

[@stevemcgowan3017]

@@KingBespokeCreations so what’s a flexi shaft so I could use that with the Milwaukee rotary tool just bought 50£ .I already have the m12 batteries and bits from Dremel and an older rotary tool I had,that had some problem the chuck lock broke

[@stevemcgowan3017]

Oh right I just checked flexi shaft out.looks handy

[@KingBespokeCreations]

@@stevemcgowan3017 it’s one of these www.amazon.co.uk/Dremel-Multi-Purpose-Extension-Sharpening-Woodworking/dp/B008ETGPOY/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=2HNDBZ2ZD5YLY&keywords=dremel+flexible+shaft&qid=1671917840&sprefix=dremel+fle%2Caps%2C310&sr=8-3

[@luktish]

Has anyone noticed that the speed/power switch is slightly erratic at lower speeds (between 2 & 4)? Mine occasionally won't even start spinning. I have to go back to "power off" and again to 2. Also, once the selector is at 2, the speed seems to change on its own over time. Not by a lot, nevertheless, it's inconsistent, and it keeps increasing on its own. It's my second Dremel. I sent the first one back for exactly that reason. Is that anyone else's experience? Thanks

[@autoknight747]

I bought a cheap one a few years ago and not only was it really poor quality but the sandpaper from the little rotary sander attachment came loose and whipped me in the face.

[@I-Love-Taylor-Swift]

Watched this because I have tried to use my Clarke Rotary Tool this evening (first time in years!) & was not impressed by it!

[@KingBespokeCreations]

Well, this Dremel hasn’t put a foot wrong. Yes, it’s a bit of a faff switching between the ‘dentist attachment’ but overall well worth it.

[@ArturBrzozowski444]

I'm thinking about buying one of those for some time. Probably it can't work as main all purpose router but should do some small parts like pickguards or reshaping cavity I'm glad that you have one of these. Mainly because when you'll learn how to use them you will probably explain it to us 😉 Thank you for the video!

[@KingBespokeCreations]

Artur Brzozowski I’ll certainly be using it on the headstock!

[@MazMaslin]

3.2mm is the correct size for no. 8 wood screws, rivets, and for tapping M3.5 holes. Also has many uses in model railways and the like 👍

[@KingBespokeCreations]

Thank you. Can’t help feel it’s a bit overkill having that many of the same though!

[@kiranbala90]

Compare this or 4000 model with Tacklife rotary tool kit, which retails around £40 brand new. It's only available on Amazon and ebay.

[@dmo848]

Ha.i have that and it's pretty damn good. Jus not powerful enough I think but honestly have no idea what I'm doing. Bought it 2 do my dogs nails which it did do great at.

[@1734gator]

In my case, the off brand one is better and stronger than my old Dremel, although I still use and abuse both of them regularly.

[@KingBespokeCreations]

Gus Cox certainly some unbranded ones will be better than others. My cheap one was cheap with a capital HEAP!

[@JasonMakes]

Congrats on the new Dremel. Check out the Saburr Tooth burs for it, in my experience, they last longer and more control over them then the carbide bits.

[@KingBespokeCreations]

Jason Makes thanks buddy, I’ll give them a look!

[@leerobinsoninuk]

dude we brought the exact tool upgrade path, same brands had my 3000 for 5 years now all i can say is dont buy cheap addons either, the dremel will break em

[@leerobinsoninuk]

oh and the collar is used to undo the collet nut

[@KingBespokeCreations]

Lee Robinson ah ok? I’ll have a look at that. Thanks!

[@darrellolsen1204]

Cool video 😁👍

[@KingBespokeCreations]

Thanks 👍

[@alojz300]

very cool

[@peterwilliams8922]

I had pretty much the same cheapo tool you have and made some half decent stuff with it. It was a chore though. Mine was cordless so constantly ran out of juice and had to be charged for an age between uses - it wouldn't work with the charger plugged in for some reason - so that limited it very much. I bought a Dremel for the same reasons as yourself, I wanted something I could rely on. I mostly use the flex hose to make it easier to hold in the hand, you do need to keep the main body close though for changing speeds - I probably would prefer speed control on the flex handle so the main body could be kept out of the way, but maybe the 5000 will have that feature??? You find new jobs for it to do every day and I'm constantly looking at cutting bit kits to see if they have something I don't. I hear great things about the Proxxon version, not sure if they're available in the UK though.

[@KingBespokeCreations]

Peter Williams thanks for that. Yes Proxon are available over here, but do t seem to have to have the same range of extras! I do myself looking at router cutters etc and I’ve only had it a week!

[@boandarc3896]

I've had two of these (3000- the first one disappeared on a house move- only used it once, so cant comment on it ) The variable speed ceased to work after one 10 minutes, light work session,- polishing. Set at the minimum (10,000 rpm !? ) it gradually sped up on it's own!. Don't know about you but I'm pretty reticent to use a hand held power tool that is clearly mal functioning. I've researched this and it's apparently a very common flaw. So much for the dremmel superiority. They make their money on the accessories that you feel obliged to buy. I could compare this to the same marketing con that apple ( there are many companies using the same con ) at its peak with the iPhone 6 had cashed in on. All in all, I'm disgusted with the dremel hype. Ok for the ' tool snobs ' that will probably never use it

[@KingBespokeCreations]

I’ve had equal replies of ‘terrible quality’ to ‘still going strong’. Seems a shame there is a large difference in quality control it seems!

[@boandarc3896]

@@KingBespokeCreations This was maybe a good product at some time. Personally I think that being bought out by Bosch and made in Mexico probably has something to do with it. These corporations own an incredible variety of businesses that are invariably made in sweat shops around the globe for cheaper manufacturing. The consumer pays the same. No surprise that some poor soul is knocking them out at lightning speed for half a sheckel a day. The result is clear. No matter how you look at it, these companies are power mad psychopathic entities. Getting away from the dremel quality a bit ,but not really. This is what we have to look forwards to with the likes of Amazon monopolizing almost every market.. I see that Bezos is standing down as CEO. Doubtless to move into the latest eugenics program with gates!. Sorry about the rant ,but it is just so bloody clear.

[@aidenfletcher6503]

I have the very same problem well it started to slow down on even light work and you would srop it and re set the speed now it will only work on the lowest speed setting after only having it one week i taught it was odd having to re adjust the speed something must have been wrong with it from day one heading back to the shop with it hopefully the new one will work properly as i had high hopes for the dremel 3000

[@cdav2199]

I've seen so many people saying about how bad the longevity of the tools are and that they just cut out on people and the like? Do you still have this one and have you found any issues?

[@KingBespokeCreations]

I still have this one and it’s going strong. Use it regularly and is faultless.

[@cdav2199]

@@KingBespokeCreations Awesome, many thanks for your quick reply! Didn't realise the Dremel was only £45 standalone.. Until I checked after the video, anyway, I was thinking it was about £90-100, but it seems that may be the bigger model or something... B&Qs website had some weird pricing, a 4000 seemingly standalone for £200 or one with extras for £80 lol so a little confused. But if the 3000 has done you well then I'm sure it will be perfect for me anyway.

[@stuartculley6567]

Wires on the motor broke on two dremels and the chuck button stopped working common fault

[@devinalexandra3858]

I've been researching the 3000 and have read in 2 places now that if you power it down, it won't turn back on for an hour. It seems in this video that you've been turning it on and off successfully. Have you had any issues with it powering back up at all? Maybe after extended periods of use? Asking because this would be a big problem for the way I work.

[@KingBespokeCreations]

I certainly haven’t had any issues. I use it regularly for around a year now

[@devinalexandra3858]

@@KingBespokeCreations That is good to know. Thank you so much! I think it would be a pretty silly design flaw if that was the case.

[@KingBespokeCreations]

@@devinalexandra3858 I can only imagine it’s an overheating issue. Though I’ve not had it myself

[@devinalexandra3858]

@@KingBespokeCreations That would make sense. I got concerned because the 2 places I read it made it seem like it was an intentional and unavoidable feature. Glad to know that it isn't.

[@biggusdickus5986]

You didnt use the cheapo one ? I have same one works excellent.

[@rbcmptrmn]

Thank you for a great video on the dremel, I got one for my Christmas last year and I’ve just realised I have the dentist attachment!! So much for me looking or reading the manual 😂😂

[@KingBespokeCreations]

🤣 that’s fantastic! It’s like you have a new tool to play with for free!

[@rbcmptrmn]

@@KingBespokeCreations it does 🤣 I have 3D printers so sometimes I have to sand bits the add on will make it much easier for me. Thank you for the reply this early on a Saturday morning ☕️

[@KingBespokeCreations]

@@rbcmptrmn enjoy!

[@dissanayakadissanayaka4382]

Wari good tool have tool hao Maj. Rupert

[@markoogle]

Just got a 4300, didn’t turn on out the box. Disappointed.

[@KingBespokeCreations]

Yeah I would be too. Hope you get it sorted.

[@graemewight2975]

Make your own jewelly rouge. Buy iron 2 ovide and cerium polishing powders melt some crayons or candles and bosh some of the powder in and mix in and let set. Bingo. Can even make the 2 oxide of iron yourself.

[@KingBespokeCreations]

Top tips 👍

[@andreww.6507]

Yeesss lets go for the dentist extension 😄

[@KingBespokeCreations]

😂

[@rexsceleratorum1632]

That sad little thing with the DC adapter is not an actual "cheap alternative". The real cheap alternatives have the exact same power and controls as the Dremel and likewise run on AC. About 30 USD for a similar kit (extension, 50 accessories) in India.

[@GoldenGateNum9]

*You should have compared it to a Guild instead, probably wouldn't have been any difference whatsoever and you won't be tricked into buying a whole other tool kit to use the Rotary tool.*

[@joncober8258]

VonHaus mite be an equally as good brand.

[@jeanjohnson2743]

The cheap rotary tools work just fine any rotary tools attachments are compatible with any other just like anything else you by name brand are you buy generic

[@roelschouten8834]

good luck with the dremel 3000 mate, mine died after 3 months. wont be buying one again

[@KingBespokeCreations]

Roel Schouten interesting, thanks for the input

[@robber576]

So you really dont compare two comparable products but compare a mouse to an elephant and even dont compare them otherwise then saying the mouse is small and bad. Way to go 👍🏻

[@georgegeorgel7254]

Once u learn to use its very usefool tool on wood working mechanics etc thats the name multitool

[@mauricioseoane5916]

🤘🏻😎

[@christianbound4972]

But where is the comparison to the cheap one? We never even saw it.

[@jordanmc9015]

You ALWAYS end up paying more for the cheap tools when you have to replace them over and over again. Spend the money upfront for the quality tool. Save money in the end

[@greekveteran2715]

Say that again. Not only you end up paying more, you also never get, what the expensive tools can do! Toy can do damage on other stuff, that costs money and time with the cheap tools. I will name some brands, that made my ife easier, and I never had to spend money again, since I got their tools. Victorinox Spirit X and Explorer for Urban edc and the Rucksack for the outdoors. Knipex Cobras,wrench and general use pliers. Dremel 3000 or 4300 (both are awsome,the later is better for professional use,the 3000 is better for the hobbist or general home use (fix and (or) create stuff!) Milwaukee Impact driver.

[@PhotogNT]

I always say, buy well buy once, it’s cheaper in the long run. 😇

[@lrfpv5292]

I learned this the hard way

[@tonytanner8203]

I'm a Yorkshire lad too, but this is nothing more than a cheesy attempt to get an affiliated link to get a couple of quid out of you. But, I don't blame him. We all have to earn a living

[@wassupjg]

not a fair comparison tbh, much better and similar sized cheap dremel alternatives available

[@GoldenGateNum9]

*They're all the same shit just with different label's, them days of distinguishable high quality products are over. Don't be fooled, the dodgy English in the user manuals are a dead giveaway, prob comes from the same factory too, look for it, they're all made In China!.*

[@Eric-sh2ok]

Dremel is made in the USA

[@Life-my9tl]

You have compared apples to oranges. Your tool selection is incorrect. The low cost low power tool you have selected is for light jobs. It is not a clone of the Dremel you have shown. You should have compared a Dremel clone that is at par with the original Dremel. This video is a kind of promotional video for Dremel. I do agree that original is always better. But many a times copies are not that bad either. The low cost copies are similar in power, accessories and come with a flex shaft just like Dremel at a fraction of cost. They are comparable in look as well as size with Dremel. Please watch other reviews of low cost rotary tool (Dremel clone) reviews on KZbin. You might consider making this video again. However, thank you for sharing your thoughts.

[@DadaPoopoo]

Well this dude doesn't know if he's trying to entertain kids at a birthday party, or compare tools for adults that actually use them.

[@KingBespokeCreations]

Haha, who said tool reviews need to be boring? 😂

[@mikecauilan4033]

not a fair comparisson

[@KingBespokeCreations]

It genuinely was for me. I had the cheap thing and new it could be better. So I bought the real thing. I know there are better copies out there, but I wanted to try a Dremel. Glad I did.

[@diedampfbrasse98]

@@KingBespokeCreations you havent even bought in the same class of tool, dremel has the tiny ones similar to your cheap one

[@alisonb4898]

How is this a verse’s video when you only show one item 🤦‍♀️

[@LTLAlbert]

comparing an ac power vs dc power tool...yah...thumbs down

[@stitchjones7134]

Dremel 3000 is a bag of poop and I wouldn't buy another. Any tool that suddenly stops working with only a few hours of usage isn't worth owning.

[@KingBespokeCreations]

That’s a shame. I’ve had mine for over a year now and it hasn’t missed a beat.

[@ErickNS1]

I'm new to Dremels, but this thing has been great. kzbin.infoUgkxfPgcZ5_Cl0HDUKkMJAKde11YKQZVgMoR The variable speed is awesome and the cordless aspect makes it so easy to work with. I am constantly finding uses for it that make tasks easier. Recently I put in a new deadbolt on one of our doors. I knew I had to enlarge the hold where the deadbolt goes into the door frame. At first I thought I would have to get a big router and figure out how to use it for that, but then I rermembered we have the dremel. I was able to enlarge the hole almost as easy as if I was drawing with a pen. It's also great for grinding our dog's nails done and so many other household tasks.