breadneck Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 Hello gang, I need some recommendations for very low rpm electric hobby tools with Dremel style chucks. My beloved but old Dremel model 298 has a range from 5000-33000 rpm. but the low end 5K is way too high to work on plastics without endangering meltdown for example when using sanding wheels inside cowlings to remove plastic. I`ve been out of touch with these types of electric tools for a long time so i don`t really know what is available these days. Just leaned back and enjoyed my model 298 which has not failed me yet even though it`s very old now. Has anyone tried the model 9100...the one with a pedal? It says in the description 0-35000 rpm. Not really a foot pedal guy though. I see the Dremel micro is minimum 5K rpm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob de Bie Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 I think the only real low rpm motor tool is made by Foredom, the LX model. I bought one ~10 years ago and never regretted it, despite the very high cost. I think I can have it do 50-100 rpm, really slow.. Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
airmechaja Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 I have had the Dremel Micro 8050 for many years. Best tool ever for modelling. The book says it's lowest speed is 5000 rpm...I don't believe it. It's more like 500 rpm. You won't melt plastic at it's lowest speed and it holds a charge for a long time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 David Union Router with speed control- best motor tool I've ever used. The reciprocating sander is a go-to also! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cat Barf Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 15 hours ago, airmechaja said: I have had the Dremel Micro 8050 for many years. Best tool ever for modelling. The book says it's lowest speed is 5000 rpm...I don't believe it. It's more like 500 rpm. You won't melt plastic at it's lowest speed and it holds a charge for a long time. I have the same tool and agree with your recommendation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robert Garelli Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 The best option out there would be the Dremel 9100 Fortiflex set up. It goes from 0 to 30000 rpm's, but its not cheap, they go for around $200.00 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck1945 Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 I too have the Dremel 8050. For years, at least 40, I used a corded Dremel with Dremel’s speed control unit that could slow it down to almost 0 RPM, my only gripe was the lack of torque at slow speeds. Perhaps five or six years ago I got the battery powered 8050, I’m not a heavy user of the tool so I have probably only recharged the battery twice. Like John said the slowest indicated speed is 5000RPM, although again, echoing John, it doesn’t it really is seem that fast and as I use it mostly just for drill holes or gentle grinding, I’ve not melted any plastic yet. Battery operated means no cord to get awkward as I work on a project. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
longmc Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 I have a proxxon micromot 60EF. You have to buy the NG5 transformer for it, so it's a bit pricey. However, you can dial the speed down as low as you like. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cat Barf Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 (edited) sold Edited October 10, 2023 by Cat Barf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
breadneck Posted October 15, 2023 Author Share Posted October 15, 2023 This one looks very interesting.. https://www.ebay.com/itm/284148278673?hash=item42288ea591:g:~9oAAOSw3Ate0uzh Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 3 minutes ago, breadneck said: This one looks very interesting.. https://www.ebay.com/itm/284148278673?hash=item42288ea591:g:~9oAAOSw3Ate0uzh That's the person I bought mine from- Troy Mollitor. He's an excellent seller- I'm a member at Large Scale Planes and bought directly from him. He's always ready to answer any questions you might have about the products. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck1945 Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 Is that corded or battery powered? The eBay listing doesn’t say, or at least I’ve missed it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogsbody Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 I have this unit that runs my old Dremel. Both are at least 25 years old. I can dial in a speed that is barely moving. Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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