Dremel's much trumpeted EZ Twist nose cap finds its way to the 3000, and has also been introduced on the 4000 (we don't believe our review sample last year had the feature anyway).

The Dremel 3000-2/28 variable speed rotary tool kit drops the power to 1.2A but keeps the versatility to reach 35,000 RPM—more than enough for carving wood.

Something that should please many hard-core users is the introduction of sealed bearings with the 3000 series. While most parts are available for spares, such as replacement motor brushes, the ...