Hand Tools

• From sandpaper taped around a drill bit to a circular metal file, grinding and polishing can be undertaken with hand tools. Sanding blocks with metal sandpaper can both sand and polish objects, albeit with more effort than a Dremel or other power tool requires.
  
  

Corded Power Tools

• Try other corded power tools. Power drills can offer similar rotary functions. Routers have more power and are generally more durable than a Dremel tool, being designed for heavier duty grinding and cutting jobs jobs. Jigsaws are fine for small case modifications. As with any power tool, higher cost usually means better performance..
  
  

Cordless Power Tools

• Rohbi cordless for light jobs, a Black & Decker Wizard for complete Dremel accessories compatibility or a cordless Lidl for larger jobs are all variable speed, high-torque rotary tool alternatives for a lesser cost than one Dremel tool.
  
  

Specialty Tools

• The blades of a Dremel tool are not meant for large volume jobs. For cutting lots of wood, a Milwaukee Sawzall is a better choice. For lots of drywall cutting, a Bosch Rotozip spiral saw is a more vigorous version of a Dremel. As a general rule, if there is a specialty tool available, use it for durability and performance in place of a Dremel Multi-Max, for instance.