Cordless Dremels

[white91formula]

Who uses them ? Dremel brand or not as long as its a cordless one.

Are they worth it or do they **** ? I wont be using it all day everyday. I use my corded one occasionally with the ez lock cut off discs, carbide burrs or sanding discs. That is about it.

Considering picking up the M12 version.

 

[firebox40dash5]

I have the M12 one, it does Dremel-y things just fine so far. The collet and nose-guard-thingy threads are the same so you can use accessories for a Dremel.

I'd actually been without one for years until I got it, I had 3 or 4 Dremel-brand ones over a few years that each lasted between minutes and a couple hours before a bearing locked up or the motor lost its magic smoke... amd not cheap ones either.

 

[PelicanPines]

I have two Dremel 8xxx lithium units... love them. I also have two corded 4xxx series. I just recently got the Dremel mini lithium. Not as fond of the mini.

I dremel a lot.

 

[CJM8515]

I have an older corded one from 10 years back with no issues.

 

[pbon]

I have several corded dremels but the tool I use most is my M12 Milwaukee version of dremel.

 

[Kraftwerk]

In general for Dremel: its the bits that drive me crazy they are not sturdy and cost too much...
Cordless: Who uses them ? Maybe jewel thieves?

 

[topp64]

If you are considering cordless I would say to get an 8xxx model with the lithium ion battery. I bought the 7700 thinking it would be good for the 1 or 2 times a year when I need a dremel, but I was wrong. I'm lucky to get 10 minutes use from a fully charged battery.

 

[kctyphoon]

I have the m12, and a corded dremel. I have no complaints with either.. used the m12 recently to cut one of the bed bolts on my truck in half. Was the only thing that could reach where I needed to get. It's also great with a sanding drum for trimming the dog's nails. My dog doesn't agree though.

 

[mbshop]

I have the older cordless. I got it used from a guy sort of as a gift. I do use it on smaller intricate jobs and it does fine. I have hf unit for really small stuff that I don't want messed up. They have very little power so bog down before doing any damage.

 

[FigureItOut]

Another vote for the M12 version. I've heard mostly bag things about all things Dremel lately. The M12 is nice, it spins stuff fast, as it should. The one I use has been around a while with fairly frequent use. It's on my short list to buy.

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[theoldwizard1]

I sure wish there was an M18 version that had MORE POWER !

 

[bushmechanic]

I've hated Dremel since the 1990s when I bought my first unit.

They're supposed to be good for all manner of things, but in the end they just don't work well for anything at all. Add to that the flimsy and sometimes off-center bits, the infuriating cases, and the tool being designed with all the bulk precisely where I don't want it.

Didn't stop me from keeping an up to date unit around for computer work, but they just end up collecting dust as I reach for manual tools to allow better control and convenience.

They're also built just... Wrong somehow. The materials, the way they're put together... It just doesn't feel precise at all.

Other manufacturers do better, and moving to cordless makes a massive difference. Still, I wouldn't buy a Dremel-manufactured rotary tool again. They've annoyed me for too many years.

 

[Davefr]

I use a cordless Dremel Micro all the time and it's a wonderful tool.

However don't overestimate the capability of these tools. They're not die grinders! They're best for small precision work where you need to get into tight spaces.

 

[Packard V8]

I've used Dremel for fifty years and yes, they have their limitations. Used within their performance envelope, they're invaluable.

No, like so many others, the first generation of battery-powered Dremel were junk. Didn't have enough battery capacity, didn't last, no power. Since being disappointed by the first one I owned, I've gotten by with the AC models which never let me down.

BTW, if air is available, there are mini-die-grinders which are smaller and have more power.

jack vines

 

[gearhead1]

I have a Dremel 8xxx and like it. I use it a fair amount, seems worth it to me.

 

[PelicanPines]

Ok... you guys convinced me... I put a M12 "dremel" type tool into my to buy list at the end of the month (when I get my tool allowance)... I use a real dremel all the time and have for 25+ years... buying new ones along the way.

Give me 3 weeks... and I will let you know how the M12 compares to the Dremel 8220 (12v) and 8050 (micro)