Dremel 335 Plunge Router - Rotary Tool Attachment for Precision Routing, Cutting, Drilling, Trimming & Inlay Work

I have been tinkering about in the garage during lock down and instead of the usual larger woodworking tasks I do, I have been messing about with craft projects. I have a full sized router permanently fixed to my work bench, but this is way too big for some of the things I have been making. I decided to try this Plunge Router Attachment to see if I could use it for some of the craft type projects I have planned. For the money, it was not a difficult decision to give it a try. I have included a video with a lot of information about the attachment and practical demonstrations. In the video I make a very simple picture frame with profiled edges and a rebate. I was impressed by the results. It is not as good as a dedicated router, but for the money it is a great way to get into routing. If you have never used a router before, prepare to transform your woodworking expectations. A router is a brilliant tool in so many ways. The attachment is not a precision instrument and has a few small issues, but it is more than capable of producing good results. If you can put up with me droning on during the video, it shows me making a small picture frame and I was impressed with the attachment. The wood I rout was used as a packing frame for a lawnmower and is very poor quality softwood. The Dremel did a fine job leaving good profiles without any real issues. The straight edge guide and circle cutting guide are good and I demonstrate these too. One thing that is not in the video and that I wished I had noticed when I was making it, was that one of the posts was loose out of the box. The posts are held in position with nuts on the base. A thread is tapped into the top of the post for a screw and washer that are used to capture the spring. I noticed that the screw and washer were loose and when I tightened the screw it began turning the post which in turn tightened the post into the nut. What a difference that made to the way the attachment felt and operated! You can kind of see the loose post in the video. It was much more precise after I did this, but even with the loose post it performed well. Dremel quality control should be picking these issues up. I think that this attachment is well worth the money. I use a very cheap set of router bits available on Amazon. I paid less than ten pounds for them. It is not worth buying expensive bits until you are certain that you will be using them regularly. If you are thinking about buying this attachment, I think it is well worth the investment. A a first step into the world of routing without too much outlay. If you enjoy woodwork, get it and give it a good try out, I can almost guarantee that it will leave you smiling!

Works really well easy setup it's well made decent weight pretty accurate used on picture frames and doll's house good solid bit of kit

Setting it up is a bit of a pain -- and the multilingual manual doesn't make it any easier... in fact it's truly awful! But, for what it is, it's surprisingly inexpensive by Dremel standards.

Well made dremel product.works great for smaller projects

Great piece of kit works with my ferrex battery multi tool as well, good buy .

**Dremel 335 Plunge Router: Precision Routing at Your Fingertips** **Introduction:** The Dremel 335 Plunge Router is an indispensable attachment for transforming your rotary tool into a versatile routing powerhouse. With its compact design, ergonomic grip, and precision controls, it empowers DIY enthusiasts, hobbyists, and professionals to tackle intricate routing tasks with ease. **Key Features:** * **Plunge Base with Depth Adjustment:** Enables precise depth control up to 19mm for plunge routing operations. * **Transparent Base Plate:** Allows for clear visibility of your work surface, enhancing accuracy and safety. * **Dual-Grip Handle:** Provides a comfortable and secure grip, ensuring stability during operation. * **Spindle Lock:** Facilitates easy bit changing for maximum efficiency. * **Included Accessories:** Comes with a guide fence, circle guide, and template guide for added versatility and precision. **Performance and Functionality:** The Dremel 335 Plunge Router offers impressive performance when used in conjunction with a compatible Dremel rotary tool. It performs a wide range of routing applications, including: * **Precision Routing:** Create intricate designs, grooves, and dadoes with exceptional accuracy. * **Precise Cutting:** Cut straight lines, curves, and patterns with ease, thanks to the depth adjustment feature. * **Drilling:** Drill precise holes for assembly, wiring, or decorative purposes. * **Trimming:** Trim excess material from wood, plastic, and other materials with precision. * **Inlay Work:** Create detailed inlays by routing channels and precisely fitting decorative materials. **Ergonomics and Safety:** The Dremel 335 Plunge Router boasts a well-designed ergonomic grip that provides a comfortable and secure hold during operation. The transparent base plate enhances visibility, allowing for greater precision and reducing the risk of accidents. Additionally, the spindle lock ensures safe and efficient bit changing. **Versatility and Compatibility:** The Dremel 335 Plunge Router is compatible with a wide range of Dremel rotary tools, making it a versatile addition to any DIY or professional workshop. The included accessories expand its functionality, allowing you to perform even more routing tasks with ease. **Conclusion:** The Dremel 335 Plunge Router is a highly versatile and capable attachment that transforms your rotary tool into a precision routing machine. Its compact design, ergonomic grip, and precision controls make it perfect for a variety of routing applications, from delicate inlay work to precise cutting and drilling. Whether you're a hobbyist, DIY enthusiast, or professional, this attachment is a must-have for your workshop.

I bought this product against some of the reviews on here, and I have to say, I've not been disappointed. I've an old 250 dremel tool and I wanted to just make some small grooves in a sheet of MDF, rather than spending £60 on a purpose built router I thought I'd just grab this attachment, and see how it fared. Now I'm using this tool for mainly inlay type work where I need a smaller, lighter tool, and I found this to be perfect for that, and having used my fathers router for some larger work too, I think I can give some sort of impression to you about the differences: The Dremel router is fine for small pieces, I've found that the small bits can heat up rather quickly, so if you're thinking of doing a larger project where you;ll need more than 15 minutes of use at a time, this is probably not going to cut it (no pun intended) But if you can stand to stop every once in a while to stop the bits burning out, this tool will offer you a good mobility and very fine lateral control. The base is large and smooth enough to glide over a (tacked on with spray adhesive!) paper template without tearing it up like my larger router did. I will note that this router attachment has a little bit more vertical play than a "proper" router, as the locks that hold the vertical position are made of plastic, the application of pressure can cause these to compress slightly, so I've noticed some of my groves are <1mm deeper in some spots - whilst noticeable, it is only barely. The user guide for the setup is a little complex I found, with all of the instructions give via images, and the labels for the images (like a key) is given on the next page, so there was a lot of flicking back and fourth (I just ended up writing them on the images) If you're actual dremel is like mine, with vents to the top (rear) of it, you might notice some sparking coming from within the tool - they won't actually jump out at you, but because this is not typically how you look at your dremel, they'll be more noticeable - this is completely normal, as any rotary tool using a motor with brushes does this. So don't worry about that :) Overall I'd say this tool would be great for a hobbyist, small to medium sized works, but you're not going to be able to easily or quickly something larger than a cabinet door (~2ft square) Also you are not going to be able to use complex routing bits, such as the ones with ball-bearings that cut more than one type of shape at once. I didn't regret this purchase, I still use a proper router for larger projects, but this offers me the unparalleled ability to get in for small detailed work without ripping tiny pieces of wood out and sparing me some chisel work :)

I would like to say a big thank you to dremmel. This little beaut is well worth the money. I was however sceptical about its build yet I was very wrong in thinking it would be poor. First off remember its for a light weight tool and not a heavy weight, so all those negative reviews can be off putting as those customers wanted miracles, and expected outcomes of a more powerful designated tool. This dremmel is for precision on small to medium task projects Ie light weight inlay and modelling or whatever craft you do. I'm using the dremmel 4000 with it and I'm not disappointed at all. It has great litlr addons that have been well thought out as long as your mindful of its limitations this will serve you for a long time its very addictive once you start using it. Please read the tips in the manual as it sorts out many a problem with the use of bit and speed. You also have a great clear view of your project thanks to the clear plate. And its useful worth the depth adjuster although I do recommend making several passes on the job in hand at different depths this will make a nice finish plus it sorts the motor from burning out. Al in all its a great tool add-on and very useful. 10/10 dremmel