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.

On 8/27/2013 9:30 AM, 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.

What tool do you need to use that doesn't work with the standard 1/8 collet?

In article om,
says...

On 8/27/2013 9:30 AM, 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.

What tool do you need to use that doesn't work with the standard 1/8 collet?

Engraving and diamond points for instance.

On 8/27/2013 9:36 AM, Hank© wrote:
On 8/27/2013 9:30 AM, 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.

What tool do you need to use that doesn't work with the standard 1/8
collet?


He doesn't do anything himself.. did you see the nice letters he wrote
to the contractor who built his deck and porch last season for him.. You
know, the contractor who's trailer we "didn't" see in his driveway

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

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.

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.

On Tuesday, August 27, 2013 9:30:29 AM UTC-4, F.O.A.D. wrote:


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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?

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.