Editorial Product Review:Item Description:The Dremel® 400 Series XPR rotary tool offers the performance, precision and control required to complete the widest range of projects of all Dremel® rotary tools--from work, home or studio. Exclusive XPR attachments take advantage of the increased strength of the XPR's unique motor design plus it works with all existing Dremel® attachments and accessories. The perfect combination of high speed and performance. Includes 17 accessory pieces.
Amazon.com:The Dremel rotary tool idea was great to begin with, but now, they’ve revved up the basic rotary tool and added some exclusive attachments that make the XPR series one of the coolest tools we’ve tried.
It’s got all the bells and whistles of previous models and tackles the same tasks: you can carve, grind, polish, trim, sand, cut a wide range of material, shape, clean, remove grout, smooth, sharpen, drill, rout, sculpt, engrave, strip finishes. Similarly, it has Dremel’s huge array of accessory possibilities and the variable speed (from 5,000 to 35,000 rpm), but it has almost twice the amperage of its predecessors for plenty of power. In addition, the speed selector switch is separate from the power switch, allowing you to leave the tool at a certain speed setting for next time. Its design is a bit of departure, and that’s a matter of user preference, but after some getting-used to, we like it.
The primary reason you’d step up to this model from another rotary, though, is the plethora of great attachments made only for the XPR that emulate shop full of tools. First, there’s the planer head that turns your Dremel into a portable planer. It’s designed for two types of planing – straight and at 45 degrees, with a width capacity of 2-1/8 inches, perfect for a warped or sticking door. Though we didn’t try any shaping or carving with it, we think it would do a great job of that, too.
Not included in this set but definitely worth picking up is the MultiSaw attachment that turns your XPR into multipurpose saw that does clean straight and curved cuts in a variety of materials, perfect great for cutting out shapes for woodcrafts. There’s also a flex light exclusive to this series that dovetails easily into a groove on the rear of the tool. It’s powered by lithium ion batteries (included) and does a fantastic job illuminating detailed work pieces. As with all the other Dremel rotaries, you can attach the flex shaft for super-fine detail work as well as reaching into places practically no tool has gone before. The circle cutter’s easy to use, too, and works like a charm, giving you perfect circular cutouts every time. And everything has its place in the well-designed storage case, making the whole shebang perfectly portable. If you’re a rotary tool fan, you’ll love the XPR.
--Kris Jensen-Van Heste
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Buyer Reviews
Average Buyer Rating:
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Overheating issue
Hope I'm not the only one to notice this, but compared to the older Dremel that I had used for years, this new model feels a little more flimsy in comparison. The real problem came when I used the XPR for an extended amount of time. After using the stone cutting blade for about half an hour, the unit got too hot to hold with bare hands, and stated emitting a burning smell. I had to let the unit cool off, and left wondering if I made the right purchasing decision...
If it's any indication, the unit comes with a small set of rotary bits. Though the inside of the toolbox holding the bits was made of cheap molded plastic that can be crushed by a finger. Leaves me wondering what other corners were cut to keep the cost down. My confidence on Dremel as a brand had been scarred by this new series.
Customer Rating: 
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best bet to the money for all in one tool
As a new home owner acquiring tools with entry level. I liked it so far for its functionality even though I agree that it looks are not that strong but easier to work which I bought it for less than 63. I concern durability which time will decide. So far I used significant time along with tools it performed well.
It rescued me big from couple of ways that my cordless circler saw repeated charging even with 2 batteries left a task at the end of day I finished with 5 feet of cutting with guide cutting kit I bought separately (good deal @ Amazon again for 13 bucks). The planner attachment worked greater than to my expectations & looking forward even more help down the lane.
The main problem so far some times switch does not move to on position & frequently with attachment.
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Don't fall for marketing spew
Definetly a good value for the price, but the 400 XPR itself is much more cheaply built than previous Dremels.
The review from Woodpecker "usbeetle" above is SO obviously a review by Dremel PR that is reeks of marketing slang. Just look at some of the comments that individual made...
"...affordable addition to the high quality Dremel family..."
This is not an individual's wording.
"Luckily, all your old Dremel attachments still fit..."
Again, marketing thoughts, not an individual reviewer's thoughts. A reviewer would state something similar to: 'still works with all of my old attachments'.
"...the new XPR 400 rotary tool..."
Individuals do not call it an "XPR 400 rotary tool", even though its classified as such. Individuals call it a Dremel or 400, or XPR, etc.
It sounds like this reviewer works for Dremel division, added a couple lines of his own words, sandwhiched between marketing spew. It's a shame Amazon and other places on-line can't do much to stop this self-rating. Also, if you look at this user's other reviews... he has none. So out of the blue, he gives this product 5 stars, some marketing lingo, and absolutely nothing negative about it? Get real.
This is a good tool, but it's not perfect. Its biggest flaw is cheap construction compared to past models and other brands, as well as sub-par cooling.
Customer Rating: 
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Love it.
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.
Get the kits with more attachments (it will save you some $$$) instead of the smaller kits and getting the attachments separate.