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ToolGuyd > Power Tools > Rotary Tools > New Dremel 4000 High Performance Rotary Tool

New Dremel 4000 High Performance Rotary Tool

Oct 20, 2009 Stuart 9 Comments

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New-Dremel-4000-Rotary-Tool

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.

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

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9 Comments

  1. uthscsaedu says

    Oct 20, 2009 at 2:38 pm

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

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  2. Stuart says

    Oct 20, 2009 at 5:30 pm

    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 says

    Oct 20, 2009 at 7:29 pm

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

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  4. John says

    Oct 22, 2009 at 2:51 am

    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 says

    Mar 31, 2011 at 6:41 pm

    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 says

    Mar 15, 2013 at 10:25 pm

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

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  7. JustSomeOldDude says

    Feb 4, 2016 at 9:01 am

    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 says

    Feb 4, 2016 at 9:09 am

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

    Reply

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