OT--Dremel Tool Choice?
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richard rendos
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I hate cordless tools. The batteries don't last long enough to get any work done, and the power is lacking. I would say go with the corded.
reeferx
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Originally posted by Richard Rendos
I hate cordless tools. The batteries don't last long enough to get any work done, and the power is lacking. I would say go with the corded.
I second that one! I just had to throw out a Makita with a dead battery. The battery cost more to replace than buying a new drill!
Other than that, sorry I don't know much about dremels but will be watching this post to learn.
broomer5
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I received a Dremel kit as a gift.
It's a great thing to have - when you're working on most any project that requires some "fine" tuning or fitting.
But - It's the only cordless tool I own
I've never needed to use it anywhere an extension cord could not have reached.
Unless you're doing remote MacGyver-esque crafts - get the cord !
It's a great thing to have - when you're working on most any project that requires some "fine" tuning or fitting.
But - It's the only cordless tool I own
I've never needed to use it anywhere an extension cord could not have reached.
Unless you're doing remote MacGyver-esque crafts - get the cord !
jodeman
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I own both, the deal is, how do you plan on using it? If you're planning on using it a bunch for long periods of time (like doing a bunch of gringing on metal) go CORD. For short periods of use go CORDLESS. I build and repair model airplanes (lots of balsa, foam, and plastic) and I love my cordless, and it's smaller. Also with corded you can get some neat attachments.
killyah
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Dremel tool Rocks!! i have been using mine for 5 years now in all my DIY's ,great tool.. i would go with the corded one! i have other battery operated tools and all i can say is they cost $$$$ in the long run due to the short life of the battery.. so i stay away from cordless ... the only tools i buy now are all corded. JMO
majakarot
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as a builder i can tell you that dewalt/milwaukee and makita all make great cordless tools, however, for the dremel i prefer the Dremel brand original corded, it has a much higher RPM than the cordless, but it costs about $20.00 more (oddly enough the cordless is smaller and lighter)
hairtrigger
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Go with the actual Dremel brand. I have the corded one. It is much better, more power, no batteries to wear down as you apply pressure. The thing is amazing. I have sawed through my canopy, screwed in lights, sawed through bulkheads, you name it. Get the one with all the attatchments too. It's not much more. Man, I LOVE MY DREMEL.
hairtrigger
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PS-- nitro car... no problem for a dremel. I use mine on my -- plane and helicopter all the time. Great field tool. Yes, we have outlets at the field.
witecap4u
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-- cars get alot of dremel time here. I put a .21 on my T-Maxx before all the nice kits were available, so I had to cut the chassis plate, and alot of screws, standoffs and such. The chassis alone took about 4 recharges on the cordless If you are going to be doing a lot of metal cutting, I would recomend getting the fiber reinforced cutoff wheel. The are like mini versions of a cutoff wheels for an angle grinder. I bought a package of three, about 5 years ago, and just finished up the last one a couple weeks ago.
Have fun.
cs
If you are going to be doing a lot of metal cutting, I would recomend getting the fiber reinforced cutoff wheel. The are like mini versions of a cutoff wheels for an angle grinder. I bought a package of three, about 5 years ago, and just finished up the last one a couple weeks ago.Have fun.
cs