Customer Reviews
dremel 6000-01 contour sander kit 
2007-07-03
I purchased this product for my son-in-law. He re-finishes a lot of antique furniture and this was just the thing he needed for all the little grooves. He was very pleased with it and put it to use immediately. Exactly what he needed
High Expectations Exceeded! 2007-02-17
I bought the Dremel Contour Sander Kit (6000-01)especially to sand the various curves on crown molding. I was tired of caulking and hand sanding the joints forever, only to have them be easy to spot anyway. Well, to my surprise, the contour sander has enough concave and convex sanding contours, and flat angles to allow finishing those joints so that they are virtually invisible. I could not have done this with any other tool I know of. Also, some have been critical of the cost of the sanding tubes. Well, you can cut a standard sheet of sandpaper into about 17 pieces that fit and work well in this sander with all the contours. That comes out to about eight cents a piece for aluminum oxice paper. (This does not apply to the hook and loop paper for the detail pad.)
Also, a tip I found useful: I would recommend that instead of having to fish in the small plastic bag of contours whenever you want to change contours, cut a piece of 1 inch by 1/2 inch wood strip to fit into the Dremel bag, and drive ten - 2 inch wire brads into it, and slip the 10 contours onto the brads. This makes finding the one you want much more convenient. Overall, this sander has exceeded my expectations.
less than impressive... 
2006-12-24
I got this sander to get into tiny places that my orbital sander couldn't touch or was too powerful for, as well as contoured pieces, particularly rounded edges. For me, it's weak, even for a detail sander. Takes a long time and doesn't really smooth pieces to my liking, so I end up touching it up by hand. I've found that it's just as fast to do those small areas completely with hand sanding if you have a good, flexible sanding pad. It's very weak on cleaning up glue lines and spots as well--just lacks the power. The concept is good, but the performance is weak. If you want to invest in a detail sander, I would suggest that you go for one with considerably more power.
decent, but could be better 
2006-11-10
This dremel unit is a nice concept. I do a lot of hobby work that involves removing and shaping curved wood edges. Currently use a variety of rubber hoses with sand paper wrapped around them. The Dremel seemed destined to make my life much simpler and quicker.
Well, the unit does work, but not as easy as I had hoped. A good bit of vibration and the sander leaves relatively deep scratches in the wood - even with the finer paper. The sandpaper around a rubber hose leaves a perfectly smooth surface that is ready to finish. The Dremel removes material fast, but leaves a coarser surface that for most of my projects, requires a touch up with paper.
I'd buy it again, but only for the speed of material removal....
Comes in handy. 
2006-08-11
It's not perfect but it has come in handy and has worked pretty good for what I have used it for so far. I have used it for small jobs. It took a little time to get the feel for it and the sinding was slow going, but it did the job. I had to order the sanding tubes and pad papaer from dremel. No one carries the paper.
Not very satisfied 2008-06-22
This product is ackward to use in tight areas. I do like the different attachment you can use. I found using them by hand was easier, because the disign of the tool positions the sanding attachment in a way of uncomfortable hand position on the tool. This tool also viberates back and forth, so you need to observe the grain of the wood, I expected it to be an orbital in movement. I need something comfortable for hours of sanding. This product gets a D+.
Pretty good tool 2008-04-28
This tool is pretty good for what I used it for. I am sanding a bannister. The small attachments didn't work for me, but the larger base did and for such a small tool, it is pretty powerful. I had to reglue the velcro to the base because it came off within a few days of using the sander but other then that, It's worth the money.
Best Detail Sander I've Used 2007-12-02
I have only used this sander for a month and am very impressed with it's performance. I bought the Dremel 6000-01 Contour Sanding Kit to replace a Sears Craftsman detail sander. After a couple of years using the Sears, my hands just couldn't take the vibration any more - my hands would tingle for several minutes after shutting it off and it was loud. I was also having difficulty finding pads any where other than Sears ( adhesive type which had a tendency to fall off and once taken off could not be put back on). The Dremel is much quieter and doesn't have near the vibration. The hook and loop pads are a little pricey but are available every where and can be removed and replaced and they last longer. I especially like the variable speed and the separate on/off switch. I use WoodEpox ( epoxy wood replacement) a lot when repairing trim and missing wood in my early 1800's home and find that the Dremel does a fabulous job of removing excess and smoothing - I use the appropriate grit for the application. The contoured heads have been a blessing when repairing windows and the ornate trim around my doors - no more carving then sanding by hand. The included bag is great - it's nice to have everything in in one place. With the amount of refurbishing and refinishing that I do, if the Dremel only lasts a year - I'll buy another - that's how impressed I am with it.
Good for the price and given the alternatives... 2007-10-01
I had a project requiring a sander capable of reaching small areas, and spent a while deciding what to buy. The price and features of the Dremel sounded appealing, despite some of the cautionary reviews warning of failure and poor quality.
After a solid week of use, with steady sanding periods of at least an hour, I can't complain very much. The tool did heat up a good deal, but never slowed down and certainly never failed. The clasp mechanism that retains the contour shape or the sanding pad is a bit tricky, but after a few switches, it became fairly easy to use. The variable speed is a very nice feature that sets it apart from other detail sanders in its price range.
The biggest complaint, which is a fairly minor one, is that the hook & loop surface on sanding pad (not sure of the proper name) separated from the foam pad. Nothing a bit of super glue couldn't fix, but it was a bit of hassle while sanding. As mentioned in another Amazon review, the sanding bands are quite pricey, but normal sandpaper can easily be wrapped around the contours and used in place of the sanding bands, which I've been doing without trouble for the past week.
On the whole, after a week and a half of fairly steady use, I'm not disappointed. The Dremel Countour Sander certainly isn't a professional grade tool, but for the price and features, it's not a bad deal. As long as you're not expecting miracles, and you're willing to work with the tool a bit, it does a great job at what it's intended for, and at least in my case, it's held up well to some heavy sanding (mostly metals) for fairly prolonged periods without faltering. I'd definitely recommend it until an alternative product becomes available.
Not one of Dremels better tools 
2007-07-27
I have used Dremel brand dremel tools for years and get good value for the money. However I classify this sander as a purchasing mistake. Here is why; 1) I get a lot of scratching on the items I sand. 2) It does not remove much material and takes a long time to do the job. 3) The sanding pads tend to fall off. 4) It died on me after about 5 hours of use. I wouldn't pay to fix it. I will try my next detail sander before I buy.
