MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill., May 16, 2005 — This Father’s Day, Dremel offers great products that are the perfect gift solution for every Dad on the block from a chip off the old block. From the casual crafter and home improver to artisans and master woodworkers to the Saturday morning golf aficionado – Dads will be amazed with the wide range of projects that they can complete with their new Dremel tool.

Dremel 400 Series XPR

More than just a rotary tool, the Dremel 400 Series XPR is part of a comprehensive system that includes enhanced design and organization to make the Dremel experience more enjoyable for all users. The 400 Series XPR features:

• A permanent magnet motor that supplies improved performance and consistent power at all speeds – from 5,000 to 35,000 rpm.
• The XPR Planer attachment (sold separately), which makes planing tasks on wood surfaces, such as sticky doors and uneven surfaces, a simple task.
• A new XPR MultiSaw attachment (sold separately) that turns the rotary tool into a powerful and versatile cutting saw – perfect for all of your cutting needs, especially in tight spaces.
• The 400 Series XPR offers organization that allows the user better access to the tool components and makes for a more efficient use of the users time.

Available at: Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Sears, Amazon.com and participating local hardware stores

Suggested Retail Price: $79 - $99 (depending on kit and accessories)

Dremel 1800 Scroll Station

Master woodworkers and casual crafters alike will find that the Dremel 1800 Scroll Station provides the power and features of a workshop saw, but with the ease-of-use and compact size ideal for use at home. This all-in-one woodworking station is a can’t-miss gift that will make the woodworking experience more enjoyable and more productive than ever before. Besides providing all the benefits of a full-featured variable speed scroll saw, the

Dremel 1800 Scroll Station adds a power take-off port that lets you add optional features to the Scroll Station.The 1800 Scroll Station features:

• A power take-off port which allows users to operate a disc sanding table or the flexshaft attachment (sold separately) – enabling users to fine sand or drill pilot holes without leaving the Scroll Station.
• The 18” throat capacity equals the industry standard, but Dremel’s innovative blade holder rotates 90 degrees to allow for an infinite length cutting capacity.
• Superior design that includes improved location of speed, power and tension controls along with a mooth cast iron table that provides a sturdy workstation with minimal vibration.

Available at: Home Depot, Menards, Amazon.com and select woodworking retailers

Suggested Retail Price: $239

Lithium-Ion Cordless Combo Kit

The Lithium-Ion Cordless Combo Kit 8001-01 features the 10.8V Lithium-Ion Cordless Rotary Tool and the new Dremel L.E.D. Flashlight – an unbeatable combo that every dad is sure to love. The Lithium-Ion Cordless Rotary Tool was the industry’s first lithium-ion battery powered tool that gives do-it-yourselfers and hobbyists corded rotary tool performance with cordless convenience. The Lithium-Ion Cordless Rotary Tool features:

• The same speed and power as its corded counterpart with speeds ranging from 5,000 to 35,000 rpm.
• Always ready – maintains a charge even after two years of storage.
• Battery fuel gauge lights let you know when it’s time to recharge.
• The ability to work with more than 150 Dremel accessories and attachments, providing a convenient solution for the job at hand.

This year, the Lithium-Ion L.E.D. Flashlight joins the Lithium-Ion Cordless Rotary Tool. The high intensity L.E.D. flashlight runs for nearly two days on a single charge and stays charged for up to two years in storage. With over 10,000 hours of L.E.D. runtime, and no filament to burn out, the bulbs never need to be replaced.

Available at: Lowe’s beginning May 2005

Suggested Retail Price:$79.99-89.99

Dremel Golf Club Cleaning Kit

Not all Dremel tools are about the quick and easy household projects and fix-ups – some can help your dad relax and improve his golf game too! The Dremel Golf Club Cleaning Kit 760-01 helps leisure golfers improve their game to pro status. The kit includes a brass brush for cleaning metal clubs and a bristle brush for cleaning graphite and wooden clubs and soft spikes on golf shoes. Cleaned club faces and grooves help improve ball control and accuracy and takes a matter of seconds. The Dremel Golf Club Cleaning Kit features:

• Accessories for cleaning wood, metal and graphite clubs and golf shoes.
• A clip-on carry bag that easily attaches to the golf bag.

The kit includes an Alkaline 2 Speed Cordless Rotary Tool, a carrying bag that conveniently attaches to your dad’s golf bag and a quick-change collet nut. Accessories in the kit include the #403 Bristle brush and the #535 brass brush. Required four AA batteries are not included.

Available at: Lowe’s, Amazon.com

Suggested Retail Price: ;$29.99

About Dremel

Since inventing the high-speed rotary tool more than 75 years ago, Dremel has become the trusted name in high-speed rotary tool technology, providing creative solutions for hands-on professionals, homeowners, craftspeople and artists alike. The Dremel brand’s leadership in design and manufacturing has made it the top selling rotary tool in the world, a reflection of the company’s commitment to innovation and quality.

Today, as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation in Mount Prospect, Ill., Dremel continues to build upon this legacy with a full line of high-performance rotary tools, benchtop products, specialty tools, accessories and attachments, delivering the perfect solution for almost any job. Regardless of what the task may be, users quickly realize they can depend on Dremel to provide the satisfaction of a job well done.

For information on Dremel products, project ideas and problem-solving tips, visit us at "http://www.dremel.com" www.dremel.com or call Dremel at 1-800-437-3635.