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Which Dremel Tool to get?
Posted on 3/21/16 at 3:48 pm
Posted on 3/21/16 at 3:48 pm
Any OT recommendations on a Dremel tool?
I'm thinking cordless for convenience. Also, had only been looking at Dremel brand, but am not opposed to other suggestions.
I'm thinking cordless for convenience. Also, had only been looking at Dremel brand, but am not opposed to other suggestions.
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Posted on 3/21/16 at 3:49 pm to Fatty Magoo
Skip the cordless. The batteries don't last for shite and they're simply not as powerful.
Posted on 3/21/16 at 3:51 pm to MightyYat
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Skip the cordless. The batteries don't last for shite and they're simply not as powerful.
This. For the type of work that I use a Dremel for, corded is the way to go. I went with the midrange one.
Posted on 3/21/16 at 3:51 pm to MightyYat
Yeah, I was kind of thinking that. Was contemplating getting two batteries, but the cost didn't seem to justify it.
Posted on 3/21/16 at 3:52 pm to Fatty Magoo
I'd only get a corded dremel, but that's just me.
Got the 4000 series over Christmas for chipping and cleaning on some fossils.
Got the 4000 series over Christmas for chipping and cleaning on some fossils.
Posted on 3/21/16 at 3:52 pm to LNCHBOX
What kind of power limitations are we talking about?
Are there things that I simply wouldn't be able to cut?
Are there things that I simply wouldn't be able to cut?
Posted on 3/21/16 at 3:53 pm to Fatty Magoo
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What kind of power limitations are we talking about?
Are there things that I simply wouldn't be able to cut?
What are you trying to do with it typically?
eta: Yes, you won't be able to cut/sand/grind some materials.
This post was edited on 3/21/16 at 3:54 pm
Posted on 3/21/16 at 3:54 pm to Fatty Magoo
Get a corded one but ridgid's version is better
Posted on 3/21/16 at 3:55 pm to Fatty Magoo
Depends what you plan to use it for. I use mine for minor things around the house, and I love having cordless. It's surprisingly powerful for what I've used it on - grinding cast iron, cutting screws, shaving hinges, smoothing out rough edges of wood and metal furniture. I've never used it on full power for more than 15 minutes solid, but I've never even come close to the battery dying.
Posted on 3/21/16 at 3:55 pm to Fatty Magoo
I got the corded dremel for 2 reasons:
1) I didn't want to pay the extra $
2) I read bad reviews on the battery life on the cordless
1) I didn't want to pay the extra $
2) I read bad reviews on the battery life on the cordless
Posted on 3/21/16 at 3:56 pm to MightyYat
Around the house stuff. All I need to cut at the moment is thin wood and some plastic (crooked light switch wall box), but obviously would like to be able to be able to cut screws/nails in the future. And I mean, frick it, if I'm buying the thing, I would like to not be limited in ability.
I guess the limits associated with having a cord are pretty easily worked-around. There is no work around for low power.
I guess the limits associated with having a cord are pretty easily worked-around. There is no work around for low power.
Posted on 3/21/16 at 3:57 pm to Fatty Magoo
Also the ridgid motor is higher amped with a detachable head
Posted on 3/21/16 at 4:00 pm to bencoleman
Which Rigid model do you have?
Posted on 3/21/16 at 4:00 pm to bencoleman
And can I still call it a Dremel tool?
Posted on 3/21/16 at 4:07 pm to Fatty Magoo
I have both the corded and 12V cordless and the cordless gets way more use. Unless you are spending a lot of time in one sitting (which case a proper hobby tool station is better than any Dremel) the cordless is the way to go for most tasks. The 12V gives up nothing in power and the battery charge will last plenty long as long as you aren't some ham-fisted newb with it. Great not having to deal with a cord and extention, especially for quick tasks where you only need it for a minute or two.
This post was edited on 3/21/16 at 4:10 pm
Posted on 3/21/16 at 4:08 pm to Fatty Magoo
Get corded. I have 3 Dremel tools, and they all work the same. There is no noticeable difference in power between them
Posted on 3/21/16 at 4:10 pm to Hammertime
I vote for the corded too. I have both and cordless is convenient, but even for a shorter job the torque cuts down considerable after some usage.
Posted on 3/21/16 at 4:13 pm to Fatty Magoo
I'm not sure the model number I think they were just over a hundred at home depot. I bought 2 of them Friday. The Milwaukee guy there recommended them to me.
Posted on 3/21/16 at 4:19 pm to bencoleman
The dremel motor says 3 amps but it's actually 2.5
The ridgid is 3.3 amps.
The ridgid is 3.3 amps.
Posted on 3/21/16 at 4:53 pm to bencoleman
I pretty much only buy corded tools. The cordless ones seem to lose a little power after a while, or I forget to charge them up before a project. 50 foot extension cord and I can reach anything in my house. 100 foot cord and I can get to most everything outside, or add the 50 foot to it if I need to.
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