Cordless Dremel - Want One?

[Stuey]

I've got a new cordless Dremel to give away.

Want it? Tell me (via a TG comment) how you'd use it to enter! The lucky winner will be selected at random, but creativity scores you an extra point.

Cordless Dremel Giveaway on ToolGuyd
Cordless Dremel Review (to whet your whistle)

Edit: Please bear in mind that entries must be posted to the ToolGuyd giveaway post in order to be considered valid.

 

[Ford12508]

These things can be so useful at times. Maybe you could send me one even if I dont win, ok?

 

[usa89gt]

I used one last year to help my son as he had problems with his hockey skates. He is 11 years old and he developed "Haglund's Deformity" on his heel and he a protusion that was rubbing on his skate boot. He plays competitive hockey and we need to deal with it ASAP. Tried new skates but the "bump" kept on rubbing. Finally I came up with the idea to use the dremel to bore a hole in the hockey skate to allow the "bump/protusion" room to move and I solved the problem. He played the whole season without problem.

 

[toolnut]

That would be a great handy tool! I submitted my entry! Thanks Stuey!

 

[mdoolittle]

Cordless...........cool. I could chase my dog all over the block with it trying to file her nails.

 

[Stuey]

Cordless...........cool. I could chase my dog all over the block with it trying to file her nails.

I HIGHLY advise against that. I know previous Dremels could be used for that purpose, and I think they even made a pet-specific model powered by AAs, but the new cordless is MUCH more powerful than previous versions.

I know you're kidding, but some of the many lurkers reading this thread might not.

Also, just an early heads-up, I'll be giving away a corded model next month as well.

 

[AustinRoepke]

I would use it to write my name on things. On tools, electronics, the hidden corridors of campus, etc.

And I might just write other people's names on stuff for the heck of it. Don't like your roommate's girlfriend? Dremel another girl's name into the back of his ipod and watch the sparks fly!

 

[wantedabiggergarage]

Also, just an early heads-up, I'll be giving away a corded model next month as well.

Now that is what I would love to see compared. I have been handed, cordless, no name clones, and they are (insert four letter word of choice). I personally have always been leery of the cordless version, due to that.
Most of the people I know, have used them mostly for case modding (computers), but my father, tends to use the heck out of the grinding wheels. (smaller projects) These are some area's I would like to see a corded verses cordless comparison.

 

[Stick Figure]

I'm in! my corded model is fantastic, but its getting old and beat up.

 

[iandh]

I use the little gun shaped one for deburring on machined parts and such, it's turned out great. Not exactly a powerhouse, but plenty for what I'm doing. I was leary of it having a permanent battery, but it's been going strong for some time now and I'm absolutely happy with it.

 

[Stuey]

Now that is what I would love to see compared. I have been handed, cordless, no name clones, and they are (insert four letter word of choice). I personally have always been leery of the cordless version, due to that.
Most of the people I know, have used them mostly for case modding (computers), but my father, tends to use the heck out of the grinding wheels. (smaller projects) These are some area's I would like to see a corded verses cordless comparison.

After using both, I can say that the current cordless outputs a surprising amount of power - I'd say almost comparable to the corded model.

A full full review is in the works, of course. Modders and other users are going to have to adjust their usage habits slightly since the new tools are much more powerful than previously.

 

[Stick Figure]

The new batteries really are amazing. when my old Makita battery finally quit recharging, and i picked up the new lithiums, i was amazed how long the batteries lasted, and how power full they were. Even 2 years later the battery life is still awesome.

 

[Packard V8]

I'm building a classic Packard V8 which is going to be featured in magazine articles. The manifolds are being finished gloss black and need to be smoothed in all the corners. The cordless Dremel would be the perfect tool for that.

jack vines

 

[warmpancakes]

do it like Mad Max "welcome to thunderdome"

 

[mrholeshot]

I hate those sorry *** cordless dremel tools. I think you should just send me one out of spite

 

[mdoolittle]

I HIGHLY advise against that. I know previous Dremels could be used for that purpose, and I think they even made a pet-specific model powered by AAs, but the new cordless is MUCH more powerful than previous versions.

I know you're kidding, but some of the many lurkers reading this thread might not.

Yes Stuey, you are correct. Not for use on pets. In fact, the AA "pedi paws" are really useless even IF you can get near your pet with it.

 

[thunderzy]

I used my buddies dremel yesterday for the first time. It was awesome. I used it to cut holes in a handle bar I am installing on my 1975 Honda Cb550. I'm building a cafe racer. After using it I thought up all kinds of uses for it. Everything from utility to polishing, to customizing parts. I also have a sport bike dedicated to the track, I could use a dremel to make simple brackets and small metal parts. Last but not least the Sportster bobber project that is in the planning phase right now. Basically I want to machine cool one off parts with it.

Thanks
Zack

 

[Stuey]

Great responses thus far.

Keep 'em coming!

 

[Ghostrider]

Just a few words

Fat whiteboy in need of tools
Seriously I would use this alot ( since I don't have one yet) looks great and the cordless feature would be great.

 

[Grand Marquis GT]

I would use it for several things:

1. Carving Jack-o-lanterns for the kids
2. Trimming my wifes nails
3. Various automotive projects. They work GREAT for lawnmower blades too!

What do you think?

 

[Stuey]

I would use it for several things:

1. Carving Jack-o-lanterns for the kids
2. Trimming my wifes nails
3. Various automotive projects. They work GREAT for lawnmower blades too!

What do you think?

1. Sounds great, but I'd recommend a flex-shafted tool or attachment for this.
2. Not unless you want to be divorced anytime soon.
3. Awesome!

 

[Grand Marquis GT]

I was joking about the nails, lol...

Everyone knows she goes to the professionals for that