Dremel 400 XPR Rotary tool - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

DAdams · 11-23-2008, 12:54 AM

Hi I have a Dremel model 400 XPR rotary tool i need to know if anyone else has one? cause i need some smaller size Collet so i can use smaller drill bits to drill holes in my Christmas ornaments that i make so they can have something to hook a ornament hook through. I need to know what collet model numbers that will work in the 400 XPR tool.I don't have a parts list or any information that tells me what parts number of Collet fit in the Dremel Model 400 XPR I would very much appreciate any help i can get on this post.

scrolldog · 11-23-2008, 01:25 AM

They use the same size as the other Dremels,they do sell a pack of 4 different inside diameter collets.
Hope this helps.
Cliff

Rolf · 11-23-2008, 02:25 PM

Deb,
buy the small replacement drill chuck for it.
4486 Dremel Chuck / Model: 4486
Loews or Home depot should have it.
This way you don't have to constantly change collets.

DAdams · 11-23-2008, 06:26 PM

Rolf i have one of these but I can't seem to keep it tight enough to hold drill bit in it tight. it comes loose when i 'm drilling.

DAdams · 11-24-2008, 12:12 AM

Cliff Thank you for this info on the collets. I have no paper work with the Dremel unit i have so i don't know What parts will fit it or not.

Haggard3230 · 11-24-2008, 01:34 AM

Deb, you should be able to go to Dremel.com and find out what parts fit and maybe even get a manual.
Merle

ubgoofy2003 · 11-24-2008, 07:46 PM

Deb, have you tried the mini drill bit chuck ? I think you can get them from Mikes workshop. Just use them in your cordless drill. Good luck Larry

Gaia · 11-26-2008, 09:56 AM

I had the same problem with my dremel.
I found a six pack of collets at Lowes or HD, don't remember which. One of them is so tight that I need to pull it open to get my smallest drill bit into. I couldn't find it sold separately which I why I now have five extra collets sitting in the toolbox.
The number on the packet is 4485 - Collet Nut Kit.

Hope this helps,
Bobbi

Rolf · 11-26-2008, 01:02 PM

Deb,
I have never had a problem with a bit comming loose in my chuck?

scrolldog · 11-27-2008, 01:24 AM

Bobbi,I've used a couple of the different collets.(you'll be surprised when you need one)
Deb,any Dremel or after market rotary tool kits will fit,because the shafts are the same size.

11-23-2008, 12:54 AM	#1
DAdams Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kellogg Iowa Posts: 173	Dremel 400 XPR Rotary tool Hi I have a Dremel model 400 XPR rotary tool i need to know if anyone else has one? cause i need some smaller size Collet so i can use smaller drill bits to drill holes in my Christmas ornaments that i make so they can have something to hook a ornament hook through. I need to know what collet model numbers that will work in the 400 XPR tool.I don't have a parts list or any information that tells me what parts number of Collet fit in the Dremel Model 400 XPR I would very much appreciate any help i can get on this post. __________________ Deb Adams jeepnut58@yahoo.com

11-23-2008, 01:25 AM	#2
scrolldog A bad day scrollin'..... Join Date: May 2005 Location: Waterloo,Ia Posts: 342	They use the same size as the other Dremels,they do sell a pack of 4 different inside diameter collets. Hope this helps. Cliff __________________ Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most.Cliff

11-23-2008, 02:25 PM	#3
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 2,808	Deb, buy the small replacement drill chuck for it. 4486 Dremel Chuck / Model: 4486 Loews or Home depot should have it. This way you don't have to constantly change collets. __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can"

11-23-2008, 06:26 PM	#4
DAdams Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kellogg Iowa Posts: 173	Rolf i have one of these but I can't seem to keep it tight enough to hold drill bit in it tight. it comes loose when i 'm drilling. __________________ Deb Adams jeepnut58@yahoo.com

11-24-2008, 12:12 AM	#5
DAdams Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kellogg Iowa Posts: 173	Cliff Thank you for this info on the collets. I have no paper work with the Dremel unit i have so i don't know What parts will fit it or not. __________________ Deb Adams jeepnut58@yahoo.com

11-24-2008, 01:34 AM	#6
Haggard3230 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Riverton, KS on Route 66 Posts: 2,714	Deb, you should be able to go to Dremel.com and find out what parts fit and maybe even get a manual. Merle

11-24-2008, 07:46 PM	#7
ubgoofy2003 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 486	Deb, have you tried the mini drill bit chuck ? I think you can get them from Mikes workshop. Just use them in your cordless drill. Good luck Larry

11-26-2008, 09:56 AM	#8
Gaia Sawdust Maker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 173	I had the same problem with my dremel. I found a six pack of collets at Lowes or HD, don't remember which. One of them is so tight that I need to pull it open to get my smallest drill bit into. I couldn't find it sold separately which I why I now have five extra collets sitting in the toolbox. The number on the packet is 4485 - Collet Nut Kit. Hope this helps, Bobbi

11-26-2008, 01:02 PM	#9
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 2,808	Deb, I have never had a problem with a bit comming loose in my chuck? __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can"

11-27-2008, 01:24 AM	#10
scrolldog A bad day scrollin'..... Join Date: May 2005 Location: Waterloo,Ia Posts: 342	Bobbi,I've used a couple of the different collets.(you'll be surprised when you need one) Deb,any Dremel or after market rotary tool kits will fit,because the shafts are the same size. __________________ Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most.Cliff

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