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q8-maxx · **recommended dremel -** 04.10.2009, 04:36 AM

Hello,

Is there any recommended dremel good for metel, alum and plastic works?

also what is better cordless or corded one?

Thanks

BP-Revo · 04.10.2009, 04:51 AM

I have a cordless one and I get by with two batteries. Having just 1 battery SUCKS because when it runs out you have to wait like half an hour for the battery to cool then another 3 hours for it to charge. Really hampers your ability to finish your projects. But after getting a second battery it really helps. One is always charged and I usually finish whatever I am doing well before the second runs out.

I got the cordless one over the corded cause I hate dealing with the cord and its also portable. But the corded one will have unlimited use (no battery, duh) and will have more power to keep cutting even when resistance gets pretty high.

As for dremeling different materials, you need the right cutting wheel (or grinding wheel, etc.) and the right speed. So make sure you do get one that has good speed adjustment. Mine has a wheel thing that I turn to choose speeds. It seems pretty smooth in its increments (which means its small increments) and has a supposed max speed of 35K RPM (not sure if that's true).

Btw, I have the 11.1V Lithium Ion Dremel.

04.10.2009, 09:43 AM

I have some el cheapo version from Autozone. Paid $16 for it with a assortment of cut off wheels, sanding disks, polishing pads, and grinding rocks. Its the corded version and has about 6 or 7 speed adjustments and works just as good as any other Dremel I have used.

JERRY2KONE · **Dremel. -** 04.10.2009, 10:39 AM

I use the corded version. I have several battery operated tools, and love the veritility of no cord. But using the dremel for me is usually a lengthy period, and the last thing I want to have to deal with is chagning batteries. The corded Dremel gives a good amount of torque at any of the adjustable speeds, and never shows weakness. For anyone who goes on the road a lot having both would be best so the battery operated one could be used anywhere outside of your own private R/C shop. I also make sure to have a very good selection of cutting wheels, and grinding tools good for any job. Personally I rarely use anything other than a cutting wheel and the sanding drums.

whitrzac · 04.10.2009, 10:53 AM

I have the 10.8v lithum dremal, and a $25 B&D corded one from wally world, I personaly would not buy another battery powered dremal...

BTW, you can make the B&D one infanit speeds, buy removing the pice of metal inside the locks the wheel into place

_paralyzed_ · 04.10.2009, 11:06 AM

I have an el cheapo "Tool Shop" version from menards. It came with a flexible shaft and hanging rod. It works awesome. The flexible shaft stays cool during those long sessions, no more hot dremel in the hand. It was like $30 for everything.

04.10.2009, 11:17 AM

I bought the cordless model for the obvious reason of being free from a cord and I wish I would have bought the corded model I have been in the middle of a project and the battery died......:-(

q8-maxx · 04.10.2009, 11:45 AM

i have the corded one from dremel but i run it in kuwait 240 AC power so its blow up. and i fix it but its run as one speed.

I send shot dremel an email but they dont response I ask them if they can sell the dremel stand alone.

I think I will stay with corded dremel but I want a recommnded company and sure not dremel company

BrianG · 04.10.2009, 11:50 AM

I prefer the corded one too, but I just can't seem to make them last. I go through one every 6 months ever since I blew the first one (which lasted 2 years). And, I tried the bigger versions with the same result. So now, I save cutting duties for a hacksaw or jigsaw and clean up the edges with the dremel.

04.10.2009, 01:13 PM

The only one tool of this kind that really lasts is a Foredom and its only availabe corded and its expensive. It uses a flex shaft and a tool holder so its a little less convienent to use. Plenty of torque, power and rpm for whatever. I bought one to use one as in gunsmithing - does all teh stock work to get ready for bedding actions and all polishing chores. Use it for heavy duty rc chores. Been using mine for over 20yrs.

Drawback - its expensive and the flex cable need routine maintenance.

http://www.gravescompany.com/foredom.htm

BrianG · 04.10.2009, 01:16 PM

Hmm. Doesn't look expensive to me. After all, which is cheaper: buying a more expensive quality tool once, or buying 17 Dremels?

whitrzac · 04.10.2009, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duster_360

The only one tool of this kind that really lasts is a Foredom and its only availabe corded and its expensive. It uses a flex shaft and a tool holder so its a little less convienent to use. Plenty of torque, power and rpm for whatever. I bought one to use one as in gunsmithing - does all teh stock work to get ready for bedding actions and all polishing chores. Use it for heavy duty rc chores. Been using mine for over 20yrs.

Drawback - its expensive and the flex cable need routine maintenance.

http://www.gravescompany.com/foredom.htm

:surpr ised:

JERRY2KONE · **Nice tool. -** 04.10.2009, 01:29 PM

WOW that is a nice tool. Yea it is a bit expensive for a Dremel replacement, but it looks well worth the extra cash considering that it will probably be the last one that you will ever buy. I also like the attachments that you can get for it including the stand that makes it a drill press. That is very cool. I am sure now that I have seen this tool that I will get one once money is available. Thanks for the link.

04.10.2009, 01:43 PM

When my Dad passed away 5yrs yrs ago, I got his Dremel he'd been given for a Dad's Day some years back. He was mostly into ham radio and hunting, so I don't know how much he actually used it. It has served me well and I guess doing the really heavy stuff with my Foredom has agreed with it since its still kicking.

Sure hope I just didn't jinx myself, lol, I'd hate to lose it!

BrianG - excellent point, but one that escapes too many....