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New Dremel 4000 High Performance Rotary Tool

Oct 20, 2009 Stuart 10 Comments

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Dremel has released a new rotary tool, the 4000, and it sure looks sweeeeeeeeet! This new rotary tool model is replacing Dremel’s current top-line model, the 400 series XPR.

The new 4000 series rotary tool features a new slimmer body, and while it includes many of the features that we have come to expect from Dremel’s highest performing tools, it also manages to pack in a few surprises.

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Some of the more notable features inherited from the 400 series XPR include: a variable speed control, replaceable motor brushes, compatibility with all Dremel attachments and accessories, and a discrete on-off switch.

One of the new feature that definitely caught our attention is an electronic feedback that helps the tool maintain a consistent speed when under load.

Take another good look at the above photo of the new 4000 series Dremel. Now, take a look at following photo of Dremel’s 400 series XPR tool.

 Dremel-400-XPR

It should be quite noticable that the new Dremel 4000 offers greatly improved ergonomics over the 400 XPR. Dremel describes the tool as having a “slim, ergonomic body [that] provides a 360-degree grip zone for comfort and control in any grip position.”

There are several Dremel 4000 kits available, and they range in price from about $75 to $140, depending on the number and type of bundled accessories.

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What do you guys think about the new rotary tool? Our first thought: “we want one NOW!”

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10 Comments

  1. uthscsaedu

    Oct 20, 2009

    That seems kind of high for a rotary tool, mainly because there is so much competition

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  2. Stuart

    Oct 20, 2009

    Actually, the pricing of this tool is fairly consistent with Dremel’s previous pricing of the 400 XPR.

    I don’t really find these prices to be excessive either, especially given that they’re bundled with some of the more expensive accessories and attachments.

    If I had to guess, I would say that the mid-priced kit, the 4000-3/34, will be the most popular selling set. (That’s also the one that I plan on upgrading to.)

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  3. James Krehmke

    Oct 20, 2009

    Hmmm. Looks nice. I wonder if the speed control is continuously variable or stepped?

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  4. John

    Oct 22, 2009

    The speed control is a simple pot, so it’s variable. The thing sure is loud when on full speed.

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  5. roger

    Mar 31, 2011

    i’d love one of these. i’m sure it’s much more powerful than my battery powered dremel, which struggle cutting through some materials.

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  6. Aaron north

    Mar 15, 2013

    The 4000-series in my opinion is the best one out even out performing the 4200-series.

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  7. JustSomeOldDude

    Feb 4, 2016

    I have the 400XPR and i love it!. However i notice metal fileings on the motor magnets the other day so i contacted Dremel to ask their advice in removing the metal fileings. They said the 400XPR was no longer supported and could not give me advice on cleaning it, but rather suggested i get the new 4000. Although i have read a couple of reviews that mention the 4000 seizing up and sputtering.
    Should I try to clean my old 400XPR or buy a 4000?
    I have also read the reviews on the Ryobi and Black and Decker versions and they seem to indicate that the plastic bearing holders fail with the heat.

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  8. JustSomeOldDude

    Feb 4, 2016

    As i understand it,, the the 400XPR is 2.0amps and the 4000 is only 1.6amps

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  9. Home Mechanic

    Aug 30, 2021

    My impression of this tool isn’t very good. Mine stopped working after less than a dozen light duty uses (over a period of two years) due to a burned out speed control circuit. This is a well documented problem, underscoring the problem with adding complexity and precision (and expense!) to a tool at the expense of dependability or durability.

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