Best Dremel Tool

[YourSwordIsMine]

Wish that I could but I'm down with pneumonia again...

I would highly suggest taking The UNiverse out and let him take a look at them to see which one he is going to like. A tool like this isnt something you want to buy and surprise them with. He's going to be using it as much as possible so having one that fits his hand and his needs outways anything from the surprise factor anyway. I know... I'm a partypooper.. but I hate surprises *grins*

 

[GlassJaw]

I have one of these:

http://www.dremel.com/en-us/tools/tool-detail.htm?H=188091&G=66981&I=69724

It's variable speed so it's very versatile. If you are going to be doing a lot of pinning, invest in some (or a lot) of bits. The small ones get dull very fast. Trying to drill with a dull bit is not fun.

 

[YourSwordIsMine]

It's variable speed so it's very versatile. If you are going to be doing a lot of pinning, invest in some (or a lot) of bits. The small ones get dull very fast. Trying to drill with a dull bit is not fun.

I've sarted dipping the tips of my drilbits into vasaline before I drill anything metal. It does seem to preserve the bit sharpness a lot longer than without it. you do have to be caeful not to let it gum up with the shavings... I did break a few of the smaller bits this way...

 

[frankthedm]

Always keep metal bits well lubricated.

 

[BadMojo]

Always keep metal bits well lubricated.

That sounds like something Bender from Futurama would say. Good advice, though. Even if you don't have metal bits.