Can someone clarify which Dremel accessories work with the Model 380. I am specifically interested in the 575 Right Angle attachment and the 225 Flexible Shaft. Catalogs list models 300, 375, 395, but not 380. But I have sees some postings elsewhere, from sale sources, that say they will also work with 380. Anyone??
Ken Ziebarth
Boulder
I have just purchased a 225-01 flexible shaft and it does NOT list the 380 as a compatible tool. It lists the 400, 300, 398, 395, 285/200, 275/100, 800, 780, 4000 & 8200.
Dante
I’m not sure on the design of the 380, but if the collar can be removed the flex shaft should work. I have the 400 series, and the only real requirement for the flex shaft is a special collet that replaces the stock 2 piece, and the plastic collar just behind the collet gets unscrewed to thread the flex shaft on. I don’t have the right angle, but I assume it fits the same. As long as you can remove that collar you should be ok.
Try taking your Dremel to a Home Depot or Lowe’s. I see the Dremel products at both in my area but have not looked for the tool yet.
Rich
The answer to this seems to be no, but yes. Let me explain:
I recently purchased a Right Angle Attachment for use on my 380 but found that the spindle in the attachment was too short to reach the drive adapter on the tool. By inserting several small nuts, the ones that come with Atlas Snap Switches to change the location of the switch motor, inside the adapter I was able to move it outward on the threaded tool shaft enough to allow the spindle to reach the adapter. This works, but I have asked Dremel Support if there is some more official way to use this adapter on the Model 380. Dremel responded that the 380 is too old for special adapters etc. So my fix seems to be the best I can do, and it works.
How about just a quick call to Dremel customer service at 1-899-4-Dremel? I’d think they should be able to advise you best. Better and quicker than guessing.
I have the 370, which judging from my instruction booklet is the same as a 380 except the 380 has better bearings. The attachments for it as shown in the booklet don’t include a flexible shaft.
I found a deal one year at Costco for a 395 dremel and 225 flexible shaft for about the price of the dremel by itself , so I bought it.
Enjoy
Paul