If you go Foredom, get the 1/4 hp H series at the least. I have one and
have done a lot of grinding with it. It does require the H series
handpieces, but I have never found that to be a problem. If I were
starting over , I would get the 1/3 hp TX series since it has a wider torque
band. It uses the standard handpieces, so that might be plus. Foredom is
top quality and customer service is excellent.

I also have the 398 series Dremel. It is a big improvement over the
previous models, but it is only about 0.15 hp. It does go to 35,000 rpm,
which is handy running small carbide burs and dental bits. However, it is
not suited for serious grinding.

I don't know anything about the new 400 series Dremel, except it is rated
2.0 amps., or about 1/4 hp.
More power is good.

Randy


"SteveB" wrote in message
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I am looking at Foredom tools to use them for finishing work on light
welds.
I will also be touching up the veining on stamped rods that look like tree
limbs. I need a tool that will use a wheel or cutter, and cut veins up to
1/8" thick, but mostly less. The welds I need to dress would amount to
1/4
to 1/2 square inch. Not a lot.

Does anyone have any suggestions as to which unit would be the best for
this. They come in all sorts of horsepowers and RPMS. A Makita grinder
is
14,000 rpm, and these go up to 18,000.

Should I just bite the bullet, and go for the big one since it has a foot
pedal to vary the speed and compensate for different work? Would the
smaller ones like 1/6 or 1/8 hp be an invitation to burnout?

What do you think?

Or would a top of the line Dremel be acceptable?

How about replacement tool cost comparisons?

Yah, yah, I know I can find all this out by googling, and reading the
Foredom literature I got, but I would like to hear from someone who's been
there, done that.

TIA

Steve