The tool does have a lot of uses and is definitely versatile. But, what other people have remarked holds very true:
- a first time owner would have probably liked to have some instructions explaining what everything in the kit does and how it is used. Having to search online to figure out which one is supposed to be the #401 mandrel is lame;
- the tool feels in your hand as if Dremel outsourced the design and manufacturing to Fisher-Price;
- overheating seems to be a problem - a short session sharpening my lawnmower blade made the motor scary-hot (it hasn't burned out yet, but it feels like it's heading in the general direction);
- some attachments are supposed to be limited up to a certain rpm - but in this latest and greatest version of its mainstay tool, Dremel marks the speed selector from 0 to 10. Hard to know what number is supposed to be 15k rpm, the max speed advised by some attachments.

I fell into the trap of "newer must be better", even though the 300 series felt so much better in my hand when I visited the home improvement store...

I have used the dremel and the cable extension along with some of the bits. The variable speed tool works very well. The case it excellent! It offers tons of storage options and the small boxes attach on to the main case securely but still come off easily when you need them. The diagrams on the box bottom which shows what bits go in is a great idea. Now you know if one is worn out which one to order. Plus it classifies the bits into categories which does provide further help in deciding which bit to use for what job. I have not used the larger attachments as yet.

I really love this kit...with a couple more attachments I can do almost all the jobs around the house...

Great product, great price! My fiancee loves it! Shipping was quick and painless. :) Would reccommend to everyone.

I bought one, and burned it out in less than 15 minutes of some light sanding using a 7/8" 80 grit flapper wheel on an aluminum part. Thinking I had gotten a factory defect, amazon exchanged it for me with a new one.

I got it, and set it off to the side, since i had already finished with my other project. Today I picked it up for a new project, I had to cut a small hole into some 20 ga. sheet metal. 10 mins into it with a cutoff wheel, and this one went up in smoke also.

I know I'm not over-using it, I had a similar craftsman rotary tool for over 15 years that I've used for much heavier projects. I figured it was getting old and I'd treat myself and step up to the heavier duty 2.0 amp motor, and the actual dremel brand name tool, thinking it would be better. Boy, was this ever a real awakening. I figured dremel would have been a better product. It's not. I will steer clear of anything branded dremel from now on. It's a toy, not a tool. Wish I could get my old craftsman back, gave that away to a friend. I would go to a craftsman again, but they now appear to be just a rebranded dremel. I never figured there would be a market for vintage rotary tools, but maybe I'll go search ebay for a tool that was actually made with quality, and built to last. this poor thing surely wasn't.

This thing is so versatile and handy! I bought it initially to do some lapidary work but have found so many uses for it! It does tend to run a little hot after awhile but I guess thats to be expected when you got this things rpm's maxed because it screams with speed when you want it too.

Going to buy my girlfriend one now too because she realized that it actually can be adjusted to 5000rpms which is 1000 less then the tool that the lady that does he nails at the saloon uses so now she is always wanting to borrow mine.

I Just wish they would make foot pedal that you can adjust the speed with, would make a lot of the work I like to do much easier. Overall though this thing is the best and I would be lost without it, lol I guess my girlfriend too.

This tool is useful only as a hobby tool for tiny tasks. It will burn out unless you are very careful. Cutting 10 inches of 1/4 inch thick hardboard is a difficult task with this tool. I wanted to cut two feet of hardboard in half but had the wrong hacksaw. I managed to cut the outer thirds in no time but the middle third needed something else. A lot later I managed to finish the cut with my Dremel. I have almost burnt it out many times and I am usually careful with my tools. I like the idea but the execution is miserable.

My Dremel tool quit turning when I used it for a few months. I returned it to Dremel for repair. They fixed it and sent it back to me the same week, along with an apology letter. They also sent me a new sanding accessory to try "for the inconvenience." I am very impressed with their customer service. Also, I couldn't remember how to put the tool back together, and I couldn't find my owner's manual. It was very easy to go on-line and find an owner's manual. I am very happy with my tool and with Dremel's customer service. They stand behind their products! JS

This is a versatile tool that anyone can use.Additional parts may be replaced as they are depleted. They are available from any store or warehouse that sells hardware. I have most full size power tools but there are times when you need a small high speed tool that can get into the hard to get at spaces. This fits the bill.

Mine melted like everyone elses. Good for polishing coins and that's about it.

I'll never buy another Dremel toy again.

This came in a very handy carry tool box. It has all of the necessary attachments to do most small to medium jobs. Great storage. Oh! The Dremel is nice too. It is varable speed and easy to grip and change attachments. I am very pleased with the price of the kit as well as its functionality.

Friends told me the Dremel is great if remembering it is not for high torque. It works great when keeping the RPM high and only lightly pressing. The "90 accessories" is a bit deceiving in that each polishing pad or sand paper disc counts as an attachment. I would have been more impressed with the "90 accessories" if it contained a greater variety of saw blades and drill bits and fewer sanding discs and polishing pads.

I bought this for my wife for x-mas. She loves to do little projects and is very hands on. This combination tool kit has everything she needs. I will be purchasing the router table accessory and the drill press accessory too. This is a great item!

First, the good: The variable speed on this is great, and it's a handy tool to have around. I had to cut the rusted support collar off an old garbage disposal to get it off my sink, and this did it in probably a minute and a half. I've also shaped Bondo and cleaned out old paint from a pressed-back chair, and it's helped with all kinds of cutting and shaping that otherwise would be time consuming and tedious to do.

BUT... I wanted to replace the motor brushes, and the dang things aren't available anywhere but on line. Dremel sent them quickly enough, and they weren't too expensive. However, my machine was defective -- the old brush on the top (there are two, one on the top, one on the bottom of the machine) wouldn't come out and I ended up breaking the housing. I bought another Dremel just to see if it was my brute strength (not likely) or the machine, and the brush on the second one popped out nice and easily, so it wasn't me.

And when I went to buy the second one, I found that you can't buy this model without a box full of accessories, which made me think that's the only way they can sell this model -- package a bunch of "freebies" with it to tempt newbies into buying it. And make repeat buyers out of us, because the accessories (like the planer, the circle cutter, etc) won't fit other Dremel products. I would have liked to have bought a different model (with brushes I can buy at the local hardware), but the thought of dumping (and replacing) all the accessories was too much, so I'm sticking with the second one and just keeping my fingers crossed that it holds up.

I bought this item as a Christmas present for my husband. He was delighted when he opened the box, especially the fact it had so many attachments that came with it. Shipping was prompt and everything arrived in perfect condition.

After the Dremel package arrived, I could not open and use it for some weeks but when I opened it, I realized that the Dremel XPR 400 and Dremel MultiSaw were definitely used and were not new. Amazon sent me a used or refurbished item. Due to time constraint in my project, I have to use it now and cannot return the product to Amazon but definitely, I am extremely dissatisfied with this practice of Amazon.

Dremel itself is excellent for small projects, 90 accessories sound huge but many are duplicate copies of same accessory thus you have to buy individual accessories as per your project's unique needs. Dremel is for use in small projects and if you expect to use it as a day-to-day work tool, it will fail your expectations. Noisy at high rpm compared to its small size.

I used the Dremel for a total of about 5 minutes of light-duty cutting, and it began emitting blue smoke. Since I wasn't cutting anything very thick, I figured this was just part of the break-in process for a new tool. I let it cool and went back to cutting, and after another 10 minutes of light use, it emitted huge amounts of smoke, never to run again. The accessories with this pack are great, but pretty useless with a tool that won't last 20 minutes.

...I received my first Dremel as a birthday gift 18 years ago! That Dremel finally stopped spinning. I have used the Dremel at some point in almost every project and repair that I've done. This newer tool allows you to set a speed and use a separate switch to turn it on and off (great improvement). It comes with a zillion bits. My only complaint is that the tool box it comes with is fairly cramped and it is more difficult to take the tool in and out.

As yet I have not had a chance to fully test this complete package which includes a jigsaw, planer, circle cutter, work lite, and of course flex shaft. Nevertheless, I do have extensive experience with Dremel's earlier variable speed Multi-pro of which I did everything from the brutal job of minor porting and polishing of cylinder heads to the delicate job of fine tuning my dentures. The small profile of these machines is their strong point where working with larger die-grinder type tools would be sometimes impossible and many times unsafe. After handling the XPR I found the slightly larger profile not to be a hindrance so far and is more than out-weighed by the increase in power. In addition I feel the rotary speed control to be a much more convenient and durable arrangement than the old slide switch. One small thing that is nice is the carrying case. Although it would not stand up to a hard-core job-site environment it is reasonably sturdy and provides four compartments that hold removable clear-top bit and tool cases to keep everything neat and tidy. If the longevity of this tool even matches my previous unit, and I'm sure it will well exceed it, I would be thoroughly satisfied.

The product I think will be fine, but a number of the attachments were loose in the box. It was difficult to determine if I received all the various accessories. It was shipped quickly and I am stll very happy with the purchases from Amazon.

We have had this for about 5 months now. Other reviews I have read noted that it seemed to be made of "cheap" plastic. I haven't noticed any deficiencies there. (we've dropped it a few times). It has many usefull attachments and has been invaluable to myself for minor home repair, and my wife for sculpting stone (which she does alot).
It has come time to replace the carbon motor brushes (recomended about every 40 to 50 hours of use) and can't find them anywhere online or in local stores. The XPR takes a new kind of motor brush and no one carries it! We're looking at about 150 hours on it now and the motor is showing signs of needing the brush replaced (inconsistant speed and power) so it sits USELESS until this item becomes available.

I should have purchased one 45 years ago. The Dremel rotary tool is generally associated with the hobbyist but this is really a general purpose tool. In one week of having it in my possession I have used five times. The multitude of bits and attachments make it a basic household tool.

...but it's pretty close. I may have gone with 4.5 but none is available so I had to go with 5 stars. This kit has just about everything anyone could want for detail work in and around the home. This new unit has more power than previous Dremel's I've owned, enough to even cut through 5/16" hardwood plywood using the mini-saw attachment. I was able to custom cut a number of strange angles sitting on the roof of my house to make each siding piece fit perfectly. This saved me going up and down the ladder or lugging larger tools to the roof, also allowing me to make minute adjustment trims realtime while being able to test fit each piece.

I use every accessory that comes in this kit and can't believe the number of tasks I'm able to complete on my 45 year old house. For those that don't understand the numbering of this kit, the 400 is the new hand held unit with more power although it does run a bit hot so be sure to cool it off when working it hard - the 6/90 represents 6 external attachments and a total of 90 pieces. I usually throw the plastic storage cases away that come with other tools but the one Dremel provides with this kit is a keeper. Dremel is American made and they do stand behind their products, in my own personal experience. Just remember not to burn this or any other power tool out when working it hard. I just burned out a heavy duty drill I've been using to mix cement and epoxies by letting it overheat and not backing off - then next thing I knew was it sparked, smoked and quit working. Time for a new drill! I did the same thing once with a Dremel and after describing the issue via their web site, they sent me a new unit, no questions asked.

I'm happy with this kit and think most people will be too, just remember to follow the rule of the right tool for the right job and you shouldn't have any issues with this Dremel tool.

I've been using Dremel tools for years and made the mistake of buying the cordless model a few years ago. I decided to make it right and buy this corded model with all of the goodies.

The reality is that I don't need all of the extras that came with this kit. But who cares? I experienced a certain level of glee when I opened the box and found lots and lots of attachments to play with. That in itself makes it worthy.

Moving on to the performance of this tool. It's the most powerful Dremel at 2 amps. It has worked well over the last week that I've owned it. I've ground metal, polished, cut and sanded with it. The tool doesn't slow down significantly when pressure is applied like the cordless model does.

So overall, I'm happy with my purchase. Bear in mind, you shouldn't use this tool for any "monster" project. I'm guessing that it will slow down, burn out or just plain disappoint you. I find that trying to substitute one tool for another when you know you shouldn't usually doesn't work out. So use common sense when deciding what projects the little dremel will be good at.

Oh, and one more thing. That little jigsaw attachment seems like a piece of junk at first. But I used it. While it can't compare to my 6 amp Bosch, it will cut 1/4" plywood just fine!

The tool is easy to use and perfect for all those small jobs that take a long time by hand. You can drill, cut, sharpen, polish or carve. It gets into small spaces and with the variable speed you have complete control while working on your project. It's the perfect tool for the person who has everything. Buying attachments in sets is the most economical way to go so get them at the same time as you buy the tool. Replacements can be pricey.

I have only used this a few times so far but has already surpassed the usefulness of my first rotery tool. With all the attachments it is so versitile for any craft and minor home repair projects. I will get balot of use out of it this summer.

The Dremel works really well grinding mower blades. It only takes a couple minutes. I've also used it to grind metal trims and wood and the Dremel has not let me down yet. The variable speed it nice because it allows you to adjust the speed.

As I inventoried my new Dremel and all its attachments, I couldn't figure out how to attach the light, even with the diagram in the book. It appears that the clip on the light is too large for the insertion spot on the Dremel. I called customer service to inquire as to whether I could have received a light that was meant for a different model or some further instruction on how to attach the light. The customer service representative was so condescending that I was made to feel like an idiot for not knowing how the light attached and she assured me that it did attach the way the book illustrated and implied that, if I would just use some common sense, I could do it. I still don't know how the thing attaches and it really isn't a necessary component for most jobs, so I don't know if I care. The clip is simply larger than the slot it is supposed to go in to. Otherwise, the tool is fine and works like a champ. I would have given them 5 stars had it not been for their employee of the month, customer service burn out.

The new Dremel 400 Series XPR is THE BEST rotary tool ever! It's like having 4 different tools in your hand at once! It fixed a door, cut wood and metal, and helped me with so many projects. I bought it with the 150 piece accessory kit. This tool is absolutely priceless. I highly recommend it.

One of the best purchases i've ever made on amazon. Excellant tool, everything is at your fingertips.no regrets.

This was a great bargain with the 2amp motor and accessories. It is performing great and my 11-yr old daughter and 13-yr old son enjoy it too.

When my old dremel finally gave out, I needed a quick replacement to finish a project I was working on at the time. This kit had all the attachments I needed for the project and then some. This dremel is a lot better than my old one. Seems to not bog down as much under load like my old one did. The tool box is well designed and now holds all the little bits I had from past projects.
The only problem I have with the dremel is that it gets quite hot when running at high speed.

I have gone through 5, count them 5 of this model. 3 failed right out of the box! I had an older Dremel from about 1997 but sadly it was stolen from my shop. The basic design is flawed. The motor and switches get clogged and choked with dust and debris from everything I have tried to cut. The stop button to change the tips locks up. The on/off switch is so difficult to turn on and off I almost cut my hand off. I am saddened to see what has happened to the Dremel. Bosch seems to have taken a once great tool and ruined it. Same as they did for Skil. I am not trying to bash Dremel. I purchased the 3956-02 model and it works fantastic. Its just seems to be the 400-6 model. My recommendation is to skip this model and go for the less expensive Dremel 3956-02 model.

This is an awesome kit...though I think I might have over-bought. The tool itself is great, and the flexible grip is VERY useful. I have yet to find a use for the planer, though. The saw I can take or leave. If you're just doing hobby stuff, you could probably get something less fancy and still be satisfied. I would recommend this one, however, for home repair tasks.

I have two of these XPR's and use them almost daily. I do a lot of wood working, glass etching, etc.. I have used it for many other projects big and small. This thing has made me money and saved me a lot of money with home repairs and projects.
I highly recommend the 400 XPR.