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a mechanic friend of mine has the corded version and likes it. I can't say anything about the battery one, however.
 

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I bought one yesterday at that price. Having other tools in the series, it's pretty much worth the price for another battery and the quick charger.

I haven't used the tool yet though.
 

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I couldn't find it on the website (do I just **** at interweb?) but if it's like the Milwaukee it's only capable of taking an 1/8" collet. That's great for hobby/detail/model stuff, but not for reaming holes in steel or doing crude slots etc.

I understand you can't push a 12V cordless tool that hard, but I'd like the option to run 1/4" accessories as that's mostly all I keep in my toolbox.
 

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It is worth getting especially at that price. The dremmel that is in the same price range is not Li Ion, and not as powerful. It lacks a bit of the dremmel Li Ion's features, but compare to 150 dollar for that one and 30 bucks for this one. It is a huge bargain. And they are super useful around the house for little things.
 

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I couldn't find it on the website (do I just **** at interweb?) but if it's like the Milwaukee it's only capable of taking an 1/8" collet. That's great for hobby/detail/model stuff, but not for reaming holes in steel or doing crude slots etc.

I understand you can't push a 12V cordless tool that hard, but I'd like the option to run 1/4" accessories as that's mostly all I keep in my toolbox.

For reaming holes in steel that is where a big rotory tool or drill comes into play. This is for finer work. I have put a cutting wheel on the dremmel 12v Li Ion, and it will cut through a RP wrench handle without an issue. Just make sure you get a good set of accessories .
 
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For reaming holes in stead that is where a big rotory tool or drill comes into play. This is for finer work. I have put a cutting wheel on the dremmel 12v Li Ion, and it will cut through a RP wrench handle without an issue. Just make sure you get a good set of accessories .

So are you confirming this is only 1/8"?

The OP said he was considering a corded Dremel but might do this instead. IIRC most corded Dremels run 1/8" or 1/4?" It's been awhile since I used an actual Dremel, I just use air die grinders in the shop.

Point being, the OP may want to consider the limitations of this tool if he's considering it as a substitute for a corded unit.

edit: what's an RP wrench?

edit edit: I trust the OP read the reviews on the Sears site? They're all over the place from it rocks to it *****, but there's enough "it *****" that it would make me wonder if I'm just throwing away $30 that would be better invested elsewhere.
 
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all the rotory tools form dremmel are 1/8 stems. The dremmel trio is the one that accept 1/4, but that is a much larger unit. Another 1/4 option is the rotozip units, much bigger as well.

RP wrench is the craftman raise panel wrench, open end jaw one end and 12pt box head on the other. My dremmel with the right blade hand no problem cutting on in half when I needed a super short box head wrench.
 
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To put the wrench that I cut into context, it was a 19mm wrench. So you can see how thick the tool steel was that it cut through.
 

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Rotary tools typically take small shaft accessories only. Most rotary tools include 3/32" and 1/8" collets, with 5/32" and 3mm collets also being common.

When you get bigger than those sizes, the tool is generally called a die grinder.

BTW, Dremel marks their collets with rings to indicate their size. But the most common size, 1/8", has no rings. And aftermarket collets often do not have rings. So you are back to guessing and trying.
I've discovered that the collets are not generally interchangeable between brands, or even tools within a brand.
 

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I picked one up yesterday ($15 after my SYWR points!). I have a few Nextec tools that I have got great deals on. I really like the small drill. Use it everyday at work and it has held up great and is very powerful for it's size. This rotary tool seems to be just as nice. Comes with a nylon carry case as well.
 

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Rotary tools typically take small shaft accessories only. Most rotary tools include 3/32" and 1/8" collets, with 5/32" and 3mm collets also being common.

When you get bigger than those sizes, the tool is generally called a die grinder.

BTW, Dremel marks their collets with rings to indicate their size. But the most common size, 1/8", has no rings. And aftermarket collets often do not have rings. So you are back to guessing and trying.
I've discovered that the collets are not generally interchangeable between brands, or even tools within a brand.

This makes sense. I've just been using air die grinders so long I haven't touched my Dremel. And I've got a lot of 1/4" shank carbide burs, so I wish I could use these in the cordless Milwaukee, even if only with light pressure.

There have been other times I've wished for a nice pencil die grinder for intricate work, but the cost has held me back.
 
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