I went back and forth on whether I should buy this or just stick with buying a Dremel (again). I had a Dremel a few months ago, used it briefly and then returned it to the big box store (orange one) because it just wasn't powerful enough for my project/task. Fast forward a few months and then I'm in a position where I need another rotary tool. I was looking for the "best dremel/rotary tool" and a forum post mentioned a Foredom. I had never heard of them before, and decided to check them out... wow... pricey is all I can say. I looked at the various models, mulled it over, and decided to pass on it and put my project on hold.

I finally reached a point where I needed a rotary tool and had to finish my project. So buy a cheaper dremel or the more expensive Foredom? Well... I went with the Foredom. For the price of the Dremel 4000 I was looking at spending close to $90 after taxes. Sure I got a lot of bits, but the time I spent trying the other one which I returned, I burned up two bits (I had paid for them outside of the set and didn't return those obviously).

The Foredom has an all metal housing for the motor, and it's 1/6hp. The tool holder is excellent as well, all metal and doesn't feel like cheap plastic crap that you find on cheaper/more common rotary tools. The quick release tool/handle is excellent too, just pop it off and switch to another one (if you have one). This could come in handy if you're switching between bits frequently, though for my uses I'll stick with the one and just switch bits.

I just set it up and started using it today to test on PVC pipe as well as wood, but haven't done much more than that yet. It's easy to use, and VERY quiet.

One word about the bits that are included. The purple headed bits that look like spikes or morning stars are actually metal, NOT plastic like I had assumed when buying it.

A very nice tool at a fair price. I'm just starting wood carving, and wanted to use this in addition to knife carving. The motor has plenty of power. The only downside I see is the dust. You will be covered with grinding/sanding dust in short order. A dust collector will be a valuable thing to have.

I am super happy with this versatile tool. I know other reviewers speak of the need to purchase the hanger, but I found that simply driving a nail in a convenient location on a post in my shop works just fine as a hanger. One surprising use which I found to be handy is the 1/2 inch drum sander works excellent as a tool for sharpening knives.

Pleased with tool. Had to return first one because came with broken shaft. Power is excellant and provided tool selection is ok.

I am carving a very hard fruitwood, it works great. Hand piece is well balanced stays cool. Order an extra flex shaft with it, eventually you will need to replace it.