On Tue, 27 Aug 2013 09:53:50 -0400, wrote:

On Tue, 27 Aug 2013 09:30:29 -0400, "F.O.A.D." wrote:

I'm looking at Dremels again. Did a few years ago and there were so many
models, I just put it off.

Now, I'm interested because I have occasional use for one. Corded or
cordless? I'm leaning towards cordless, though I see the see corded
model has a quick release mechanism that obviates the need to use the
little wrench on the collet nut to change tools but, on the other hand,
all the collet sizes are not readily available if you need a different
collet.

So, I don't have enough info to make a decision on this yet. Just like
the last time.

I have a real Dremel and a McCulloch both corded. If you are not using
them a lot the battery won't last long.

I am no longer in the cordless business. When the current batteries go kaput, the tools go to the
Salvation Army.

John (Gun Nut) H.
--

Hope you're having a great day!

In article ,
says...

On 8/27/13 9:42 AM, iBoaterer wrote:
In article ,
says...

I'm looking at Dremels again. Did a few years ago and there were so many
models, I just put it off.

Now, I'm interested because I have occasional use for one. Corded or
cordless? I'm leaning towards cordless, though I see the see corded
model has a quick release mechanism that obviates the need to use the
little wrench on the collet nut to change tools but, on the other hand,
all the collet sizes are not readily available if you need a different
collet.

So, I don't have enough info to make a decision on this yet. Just like
the last time.

I have both, because I had the corded model, then when they came out
with cordless, I bought it, hardly ever use the corded one anymore. This
exact one:

http://tinyurl.com/lsnwrqb


That's one of the ones I'm looking at. At the moment, they seem to be
out of stock at Home Despot, so if I get this one, I'll order it from
Amazon.

Last time I checked, Lowe's has tons more Dremel stuff than HD.

In article ,
says...

On 8/27/2013 9:53 AM, wrote:
On Tue, 27 Aug 2013 09:30:29 -0400, "F.O.A.D." wrote:

I'm looking at Dremels again. Did a few years ago and there were so many
models, I just put it off.

Now, I'm interested because I have occasional use for one. Corded or
cordless? I'm leaning towards cordless, though I see the see corded
model has a quick release mechanism that obviates the need to use the
little wrench on the collet nut to change tools but, on the other hand,
all the collet sizes are not readily available if you need a different
collet.

So, I don't have enough info to make a decision on this yet. Just like
the last time.

I have a real Dremel and a McCulloch both corded. If you are not using
them a lot the battery won't last long.


I find other than my drill... Cordless is a toy...

But you only use hand tools, remember??!!

I love all of my cordless tools. My cordless light (flashlight!) works
just great, as does my cordless sawz-all, car vac, and small skill saw.
Granted, they aren't for all day work, but if I need to cut a piece of
2x4 for something, I'll grab the cordless saw in a second.

On Tuesday, August 27, 2013 11:00:26 AM UTC-4, wrote:



Both to some extent but sitting idle, either on the charger or off, is
tough on batteries (particularly Ni-Cads). That is why cordless drills
get such a bad rep from homeowners and contractors seem to be fine
with them.

New battery technology has help tremendously. Unfortunately, the base cordless dremel is still NiCad. You have to spend more to get the lithium-ion batteries.

Problem with nicads is that they lose charge just sitting, so when you want to use it, you have to charge it. If you leave it on the charger (most cheap chargers, like the dremel's) it cooks the nicads. You can get a cheap AC timer and set it to turn on 1 hour a day. Plug the charger into it, and the battery will stay topped off and ready to go without overcharging.

On Tuesday, 27 August 2013 12:00:26 UTC-3, wrote:
On Tue, 27 Aug 2013 10:00:05 -0400, "F.O.A.D." wrote:



On 8/27/13 9:53 AM, wrote:

On Tue, 27 Aug 2013 09:30:29 -0400, "F.O.A.D." wrote:



I'm looking at Dremels again. Did a few years ago and there were so many

models, I just put it off.



Now, I'm interested because I have occasional use for one. Corded or

cordless? I'm leaning towards cordless, though I see the see corded

model has a quick release mechanism that obviates the need to use the

little wrench on the collet nut to change tools but, on the other hand,

all the collet sizes are not readily available if you need a different

collet.



So, I don't have enough info to make a decision on this yet. Just like

the last time.



I have a real Dremel and a McCulloch both corded. If you are not using

them a lot the battery won't last long.



Are you saying that if you use the tool for a job that takes a while,

the battery won't last long, or are you saying that if you don't use the

tool frequently, the battery won't last long?



Both to some extent but sitting idle, either on the charger or off, is

tough on batteries (particularly Ni-Cads). That is why cordless drills

get such a bad rep from homeowners and contractors seem to be fine

with them.

Yes, I buy all corded tools for just that reason...infrequent use.
Our handyman is always going from one battery to another.. using my electricity to charge the dead one. I may have to start charging him. ;-)

On 8/27/2013 11:18 AM, wrote:
On Tuesday, August 27, 2013 11:00:26 AM UTC-4, wrote:



Both to some extent but sitting idle, either on the charger or off, is
tough on batteries (particularly Ni-Cads). That is why cordless drills
get such a bad rep from homeowners and contractors seem to be fine
with them.

New battery technology has help tremendously. Unfortunately, the base cordless dremel is still NiCad. You have to spend more to get the lithium-ion batteries.

Problem with nicads is that they lose charge just sitting, so when you want to use it, you have to charge it. If you leave it on the charger (most cheap chargers, like the dremel's) it cooks the nicads. You can get a cheap AC timer and set it to turn on 1 hour a day. Plug the charger into it, and the battery will stay topped off and ready to go without overcharging.


hey, good tip, thanks...

On 8/27/2013 11:26 AM, True North wrote:
On Tuesday, 27 August 2013 12:00:26 UTC-3, wrote:
On Tue, 27 Aug 2013 10:00:05 -0400, "F.O.A.D." wrote:



On 8/27/13 9:53 AM, wrote:

On Tue, 27 Aug 2013 09:30:29 -0400, "F.O.A.D." wrote:



I'm looking at Dremels again. Did a few years ago and there were so many

models, I just put it off.



Now, I'm interested because I have occasional use for one. Corded or

cordless? I'm leaning towards cordless, though I see the see corded

model has a quick release mechanism that obviates the need to use the

little wrench on the collet nut to change tools but, on the other hand,

all the collet sizes are not readily available if you need a different

collet.



So, I don't have enough info to make a decision on this yet. Just like

the last time.



I have a real Dremel and a McCulloch both corded. If you are not using

them a lot the battery won't last long.



Are you saying that if you use the tool for a job that takes a while,

the battery won't last long, or are you saying that if you don't use the

tool frequently, the battery won't last long?



Both to some extent but sitting idle, either on the charger or off, is

tough on batteries (particularly Ni-Cads). That is why cordless drills

get such a bad rep from homeowners and contractors seem to be fine

with them.

Yes, I buy all corded tools for just that reason...infrequent use.
Our handyman is always going from one battery to another.. using my electricity to charge the dead one. I may have to start charging him. ;-)


Handy men sure are handy but they aren't cheap. Can do homeowners can
save a bundle by doing their chores themselves.

On 8/27/13 11:26 AM, True North wrote:
On Tuesday, 27 August 2013 12:00:26 UTC-3, wrote:
On Tue, 27 Aug 2013 10:00:05 -0400, "F.O.A.D." wrote:



On 8/27/13 9:53 AM, wrote:

On Tue, 27 Aug 2013 09:30:29 -0400, "F.O.A.D." wrote:



I'm looking at Dremels again. Did a few years ago and there were so many

models, I just put it off.



Now, I'm interested because I have occasional use for one. Corded or

cordless? I'm leaning towards cordless, though I see the see corded

model has a quick release mechanism that obviates the need to use the

little wrench on the collet nut to change tools but, on the other hand,

all the collet sizes are not readily available if you need a different

collet.



So, I don't have enough info to make a decision on this yet. Just like

the last time.



I have a real Dremel and a McCulloch both corded. If you are not using

them a lot the battery won't last long.



Are you saying that if you use the tool for a job that takes a while,

the battery won't last long, or are you saying that if you don't use the

tool frequently, the battery won't last long?



Both to some extent but sitting idle, either on the charger or off, is

tough on batteries (particularly Ni-Cads). That is why cordless drills

get such a bad rep from homeowners and contractors seem to be fine

with them.

Yes, I buy all corded tools for just that reason...infrequent use.
Our handyman is always going from one battery to another.. using my electricity to charge the dead one. I may have to start charging him. ;-)


I have a couple of older, Ni-Cad powered electric drills that are ok for
light jobs but the batteries are old enough and used enough that they
don't hold a full charge for long when they are not being used. New
batteries are pricey. At some point, I might pop for a new 3/8"
lithium-ion battery drill. The batteries supposedly are "more better."

The Dremel I was looking at has a lithium-ion battery, and there is
another unit that is corded. I like the idea of cordless...but the
disadvantages are real.

On the other hand, my 3/8" makita drill keeps running until I pull out
its plug!

On Tue, 27 Aug 2013 11:14:38 -0400, iBoaterer wrote:

In article ,
says...

On 8/27/2013 9:53 AM, wrote:
On Tue, 27 Aug 2013 09:30:29 -0400, "F.O.A.D." wrote:

I'm looking at Dremels again. Did a few years ago and there were so many
models, I just put it off.

Now, I'm interested because I have occasional use for one. Corded or
cordless? I'm leaning towards cordless, though I see the see corded
model has a quick release mechanism that obviates the need to use the
little wrench on the collet nut to change tools but, on the other hand,
all the collet sizes are not readily available if you need a different
collet.

So, I don't have enough info to make a decision on this yet. Just like
the last time.

I have a real Dremel and a McCulloch both corded. If you are not using
them a lot the battery won't last long.


I find other than my drill... Cordless is a toy...

But you only use hand tools, remember??!!

I love all of my cordless tools. My cordless light (flashlight!) works
just great, as does my cordless sawz-all, car vac, and small skill saw.
Granted, they aren't for all day work, but if I need to cut a piece of
2x4 for something, I'll grab the cordless saw in a second.

Cite?

Scotty never said he used only hand tools.

Have you ever given any thought to laying off your continuous immature crap?

John (Gun Nut) H.
--

Hope you're having a great day!

On 8/27/2013 12:01 PM, F.O.A.D. wrote:
On 8/27/13 11:26 AM, True North wrote:
On Tuesday, 27 August 2013 12:00:26 UTC-3, wrote:
On Tue, 27 Aug 2013 10:00:05 -0400, "F.O.A.D." wrote:



On 8/27/13 9:53 AM, wrote:

On Tue, 27 Aug 2013 09:30:29 -0400, "F.O.A.D." wrote:



I'm looking at Dremels again. Did a few years ago and there were
so many

models, I just put it off.



Now, I'm interested because I have occasional use for one. Corded or

cordless? I'm leaning towards cordless, though I see the see corded

model has a quick release mechanism that obviates the need to use the

little wrench on the collet nut to change tools but, on the other
hand,

all the collet sizes are not readily available if you need a
different

collet.



So, I don't have enough info to make a decision on this yet. Just
like

the last time.



I have a real Dremel and a McCulloch both corded. If you are not using

them a lot the battery won't last long.



Are you saying that if you use the tool for a job that takes a while,

the battery won't last long, or are you saying that if you don't use
the

tool frequently, the battery won't last long?



Both to some extent but sitting idle, either on the charger or off, is

tough on batteries (particularly Ni-Cads). That is why cordless drills

get such a bad rep from homeowners and contractors seem to be fine

with them.

Yes, I buy all corded tools for just that reason...infrequent use.
Our handyman is always going from one battery to another.. using my
electricity to charge the dead one. I may have to start charging him.
;-)


I have a couple of older, Ni-Cad powered electric drills that are ok for
light jobs but the batteries are old enough and used enough that they
don't hold a full charge for long when they are not being used. New
batteries are pricey. At some point, I might pop for a new 3/8"
lithium-ion battery drill. The batteries supposedly are "more better."

The Dremel I was looking at has a lithium-ion battery, and there is
another unit that is corded. I like the idea of cordless...but the
disadvantages are real.

On the other hand, my 3/8" makita drill keeps running until I pull out
its plug!

Hint: Take your finger off the trigger first.