Thread: Pumpkin Dremel?

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Anyone have a Dremel or a pumpkin Dremel? I was wondering what the difference was. I've been wanting a Dremel for a while, but haven't actually looked into buying one. It would be awesome to have one with a Jack-O-Lantern on it.

I didn't even know they made a "pumpkin specific" Dremel...I love my regular Dremel. Have to wonder how well it would compete with the Pumpkin version.

I found this review for you:
http://www.kfvs12.com/story/7219699/...t-does-it-work

I wonder if a pumpkin Dremel is low RPM. Using power tools to try to carve a pumpkin usually results in a pumpkin smoothie all over you and the dog and the cat and the house and the garage and Aunt Edna's drapes that she spent three months sewing for you.

The pumpkin dremel runs on 4 AA batteries and runs about 45 minutes before you have to change them. Has two speeds low and high. High still does not go really fast. I only carved a real pumpkin once with a dremel. Like Xane, I had pumpkin everywhere. However, the Dremel is fantastic on the artificial pumpkins.

My brother brought one to our annual pumpkin carving party last year. I don't think anyone was impressed. I find that a real Dremel with the flex shaft attachment allows for a much more accurate Jack (though the shavings still fly everywhere.)

Originally Posted by kuroneko

Anyone have a Dremel or a pumpkin Dremel? I was wondering what the difference was. I've been wanting a Dremel for a while, but haven't actually looked into buying one. It would be awesome to have one with a Jack-O-Lantern on it.

My wife bought me a pumpkin dremel a few years ago. It is a lower RPM and it runs off of four AA batteries. The problem is, the batteries don't last very long. If you really want a rotary tool, there are plenty of dremel-like options on the market now. Heck, Harbor Freight sells a version for $15. (Professional 4 Speed Rotary Tool Kit)

My DH last year tried using his dremel to cut out pumpkins, while its precise and very quick,there's pumpkin skin and juice that flies everywhere!
Maybe the pumpkin dremel gets rid of this mishap? We also have tried the cheaper ones (sold at CVS, Walmart) with batteries and it just dies after @ 5 mins. They are no good. The actual dremel is great but make sure you are outside and don't mind being orange for a day!

Thanks for posting Harbor Freight's dremel! I ordered it I had been looking for one for a while but did not want to spend alot on one that I would be using just to do pumpkins and tombstones.

I have the Pumpkin Dremel. Not really impressed. I also have an old Black & Decker version of a Dremel. Most of the Dremel attachments work on it and it works a lot better than the Pumpkin Dremel. You are better off spending the money on a regular Dremel than the Pumpkin Dremel. Personally, I use a cheap jig saw to carve pumpkins. Eight . . nine . . ten. Yes, I still have all my fingers.

I frequently use a sawzall (reciprocating saw) on my JOL's. It's very fast, and I just wipe the blade when I'm done. No mess.

10 to 20 pumpkins can't be carved with a knife in one day by one person without getting tired and having an accident, or blisters, or both.