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Well, it is no secret that I prefer decent quality for my tools and ‘Dremel’ is just thé mini electric drill that I have been using since the beginning to craft my dollhouses and miniatures. I was going to say: German ‘gründlichkeit’ – quality, but it turns out it has Austrian origin after I Googled it 🙂 Dremel Company.
Now, as I am having my website in English, I just realized that Dremel is not always the number one choice outside of Europe or worldwide. So today I am going to review 4 other brands for you as well.
Do you need a little reminder of why you would need a mini electric drill? Read a previous article about it here.
1. GOXAWEE .
Product Name : GOXAWEE Power Rotary Tool Set
Place(s) To Buy: Amazon.
Overall Rank: 
Warranty:
Please contact the seller.
Product Overview :
Content:
- 1 × Mini Rotary Tool
- 1 × Flexible Shaft
- 1 × Plastic Box
- 2 × Spanner
- 2 × Carbon Brush
- 2 × Wire Brush
- 82 accesories
Technical data:
- Power: 240 KW
- 6 levels of speed, from 8000-32000 rpm
- chuck type: 3-Jaw Chuck
- Item weight: 3.69 pounds
- dimensions: 11.81 x 5.35 x 4.29 inches
The Good And The Bad :
The Good.
The Good.
- includes 82 Rotary Tool Accessories
- Does a professional job
- Comfortable handle
The Bad.
- there is barely any difference between the highest setting and the lowest setting.
- Inadequate for sanding work
- the flex shaft seems to be of low quality
Support :
Contact the seller on Amazon
My Final Opinion :
I believe this to be a good rotary tool to start out with, although some reviews think it’s junk.
2. BYWOKY
Product Name : Electric Cordless Rotary Tool
Place(s) To Buy: Amazon
Owners: BYWOKY
Overall Rank: 
Warranty: please contact the seller
Product Overview :
Content:
- 1 x Power Rotary Tool
- 1x Accessories Storage Case
- 1x Packaging Box
- 1x User Manual
- 1 x USB Charging Cable
- 42 pieces
Technical specifications:
- Power source: battery operated
- cordless
- speed: 5.00
- USB Charging Cable Without Adapter
- Item weight: 10.4 ounces
- Dimensions: 7 x 5 x 1.8 inches
The Good And The Bad :
The Good.
- very affordable rotary tool
- battery operated, no cords are in the way
- fits well in the hand
- portable
- it has a handy extra light
The Bad.
- it loses out in a big way with how complicated and time consuming it is to switch between different bits/attachments.
- a cheaper price means also a lower quality in materials
Support :
Contact the seller, please.
My Final Opinion :
This rotary tool seems like a nice one, to begin with, just don’t expect it to do heavy duty’s without breaking it, in my opinion. I think it would be just enough to sand some miniatures.
3. DRILLMASTER
Product Name : Hobby and Craft Rotary Tool Kit
Place(s) To Buy: Etsy or Amazon
Owners: Drillmaster
Overall Rank:
Warranty: Returns and exchanges are accepted on this Etsy shop.
Product Overview :
- for precision cutting, grinding, polishing, sharpening, and drilling
- The high-speed rotary tool delivers up to 16000 RPM
- Spindle Lock for Easy Collet Changes
- 80 pieces
- 12 Volt converter
The Good And The Bad :
The Good.
- cheaper device
- light-weight and small
- great for small jobs
The Bad.
- not suitable for heavy duty’s
- the kit is rather low quality
- the shaft seems very weak
Support:
Contact the seller on Etsy/Amazon
My Final Opinion :
Do not expect to be able to do much with this mini drill, because of the low price, but it can be perfect for some light crafting.
4. HEMUYOU
Product Name : Electric Dremel Engraving Mini Drill
Place(s) To Buy: Etsy
Price : $65,99
Owners: Hemuyou
Overall Rank:
Warranty: returns and exchanges accepted
Product Overview :
- handheld diameter 5CM
- Actual speed can reach 37,000
- voltage 220v
- For Wood Metal Ceramic Plastic Drilling Polishing Grinding Carving Shaping and Sanding.
- Input Power: 180WPlug
The Good And The Bad :
The Good.
- a powerful tool, so you can use it for more than just crafting
- is a complete kit, you can perform drilling, polishing, grinding, carving, shaping, sanding, no need to buy extra’s for a while
- shipping cost-free
- looks like a decent and solid brand, gets mostly 5 star reviews
The Bad.
- a little more expensive than the others
- shipping may take a while from China
Support :
You can contact the Etsy seller
My Final Opinion :
Although this is made in China, it looks like it is a very good brand, the reviews on AliExpress are mostly positive!
5. Last but not least! DREMEL!
Product Name : Dremel Crafting Drill/Rotary Tool
Place(s) To Buy: Etsy or Amazon
Owners: Dremel
Overall Rank:
For me, it is 5 stars, as I have good experience with this rotary tool.
Warranty: returns and exchanges accepted
Product Overview :
- Two-Speed Rotary Tool Kit
- Includes assortment of accessories
- Corded-electric
- 120 Volts
- set your speed at 15, 000 or 35, 000 RPM with just the flip of a switch
The Good And The Bad :
The Good.
- slim and ergonomic body
- best powerful rotary tool (in my opinion)
- is quiet
- ideal to craft miniatures AND (light) chores around the house (I’ve seen a lot of people saying that this tool is also great for trimming their dogs’ nails)
The Bad.
- there seem to be some issues with the lock button
- some of the cutting wheels are cheap and break easy.
Support:
tel :1-800-437-3635
Contact: Dremel countries to contact from.
My Final Opinion :
I have a Dremel with a cord. It is pricey, admitted, but for me it is, I repeat myself I know, the best one on the market. Thé best quality and thé best power.
Final thoughts.
Euhm, sorry, I made it pretty clear which one is the best mini electric drill, in my opinion, but don’t let that influence your decision 😉 Just know this, sooner or later if you want to craft miniatures yourself (and I don’t mean the kits, etc), you will definitely use a small rotary tool!
Do you have any questions or remarks about this article, let me know in the comments!
And as always: happy crafting!
Kind regards,
Lizzy
Hi there! While the standard for pet groomers was the stylus tool made by well known rotary tool maker, this tool is equal to the task of grinding pet nails. In fact, the LED light is an improvement over the others tools enabling visibility, while the 8V battery supplies more than enough power to trim nails and the quiet motor doesn’t frighten the pet.
Hi Joy,
Thank you for that extra information, have a great day !
Lizzy
well Lizzy you helped me make my purchase of the Dremel 4300 and also got the flex shaft I hear it is pretty awesome I look forward to using it in miniature making thank you for all the comparisons
Hey Rosemary!
I wish you lots of fun with the Dremel 4300 and you will see that you will use this device a lot! I am using it at the moment again for my fourth fairy house 😉
Kind regards,
Lizzy