Dremel 8200?

Not the 8200, but I've got the Stylus and it works fine.

Tho power is limited as opposed to the corded models, as always.

As far as attachemtns, there are cutting, polishing and other "kits" that you can buy for around $20 each. Should cover everything you want to do with it.
 
Fubarski said:
Not the 8200, but I've got the Stylus and it works fine.

Tho power is limited as opposed to the corded models, as always.

As far as attachemtns, there are cutting, polishing and other "kits" that you can buy for around $20 each. Should cover everything you want to do with it.
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The only thing I don't like about the corded models is, well, the cord. It seems like it would get in the way, or be annoying. I'll go see what kits Home Depot has when I go look at the Dremels.
 
i borrowed a buddys cordless dremel to give it a try after my old corded one burned up after many years of use. it worked ok until the battery started to loose charge when i was in the middle of grinding on an intake for a harley. i had to wait till the next day before i could finish my job. thats when i decided to go corded again for my next dremel.
 
richard j said:
i borrowed a buddys cordless dremel to give it a try after my old corded one burned up after many years of use. it worked ok until the battery started to loose charge when i was in the middle of grinding on an intake for a harley. i had to wait till the next day before i could finish my job. thats when i decided to go corded again for my next dremel.
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Does the cord ever get in the way, or annoy you?
 
the cord doesnt bother me and it actually comes in handy if i loose my grip and drop it. i would hate to break a $20. carbide cutter which would break if it hit the floor. i like the variable speed but not the one that clicks for each speed. mine has the slide switch that lets you vary the speed to whatever you want. a flex shaft is a good thing to have also. it lets you get into tight spots where the dremel would normally hit.
 
I have one similar to that with the cord. The cord doesn't bother me, I have been useing power tools since WAY before battery powered stuff has been available. I also have found that whatever the battery powered device is, if you do not use it very regularly, they die and they are expensive.
So, a little corded inconvinience I can live with. As to dremmel tools in general, I usually use mine on the bench, so power is right there and I have a short piece of shock cord hanging from the shelf above to hold cords up out of the way.
There are times when a small battery powered drill/grinder would be pretty handy, like under the dash in the car, but for general use, go corded.
All that said, I use an 18V dewalt hammer drill All the time
 
I actually have two of the corded models; can't speak for the cordless. I use mine constantly. I refurbish old bikes for sale, and the thing is invaluable. Nothing removes surface rust and corrosion without harming the surface like the wire-brush on a Dremel.
As well, rusted bolts and screws on nasty old throw-away items like light mounts and reflectors are easily handled with the cutoff wheel. (use the fiber-reinforced ones)

I build cigar-box guitars as well, and again the Dremel is enormously useful. Sanding, shaping, removing rough edges and burrs from metal bits... I use it all the time.
Just bought one of those side-cutter attachments with the adjustable head.... Works well for cutting holes and slots in the cigar boxes. (or drywall....)
 
richard j said:
the cord doesnt bother me and it actually comes in handy if i loose my grip and drop it. i would hate to break a $20. carbide cutter which would break if it hit the floor. i like the variable speed but not the one that clicks for each speed. mine has the slide switch that lets you vary the speed to whatever you want. a flex shaft is a good thing to have also. it lets you get into tight spots where the dremel would normally hit.
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I don't think I'll be dropping it, but things happen and I can see why the cord would be useful. I also think the clicking slide would be annoying, but I was just going to deal with it. Thanks for your input, I'll look at the corded models.

SIXFOOTER said:
I have one similar to that with the cord. The cord doesn't bother me, I have been useing power tools since WAY before battery powered stuff has been available. I also have found that whatever the battery powered device is, if you do not use it very regularly, they die and they are expensive.
So, a little corded inconvinience I can live with. As to dremmel tools in general, I usually use mine on the bench, so power is right there and I have a short piece of shock cord hanging from the shelf above to hold cords up out of the way.
There are times when a small battery powered drill/grinder would be pretty handy, like under the dash in the car, but for general use, go corded.
All that said, I use an 18V dewalt hammer drill All the time
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Yeah, I also think the battery would die eventually. I'll go corded now, with all the responses from everyone.

mwerner said:
I actually have two of the corded models; can't speak for the cordless. I use mine constantly. I refurbish old bikes for sale, and the thing is invaluable. Nothing removes surface rust and corrosion without harming the surface like the wire-brush on a Dremel.
As well, rusted bolts and screws on nasty old throw-away items like light mounts and reflectors are easily handled with the cutoff wheel. (use the fiber-reinforced ones)

I build cigar-box guitars as well, and again the Dremel is enormously useful. Sanding, shaping, removing rough edges and burrs from metal bits... I use it all the time.
Just bought one of those side-cutter attachments with the adjustable head.... Works well for cutting holes and slots in the cigar boxes. (or drywall....)
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Thanks for your input. I've decided on the corded models now, based on everyone's responses.
 
the one that has the click settings suck. the variable slide switch works better and lets you fine tune the speed. i did find out that i had to put a wide rubber band over the switch to keep from bumping the speed up or down.
 
that one should work better than the one i have which is over 10 years old. let me know how well it does under a load. i know mine does bog down at times when i really need it not to.
 
richard j said:
that one should work better than the one i have which is over 10 years old. let me know how well it does under a load. i know mine does bog down at times when i really need it not to.
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Alright, I will. Any other thoughts on the dremel?
 
Hardware store prices for bits will kill you, especially if you use it a lot. Get cheap bits from http://www.widgetsupply.com/ or sometimes your local swap meet or gun show.

And always wear eye protection when you use it - I've had a lot of little bits come flying real fast and bounce off my goggles.
 
if you use rotary files and are cutting metal, wear rubber gloves to keep the sharp shavings from sticking into your skin. the ones i use make some wicked shavings that are super tiny and hard to get out.
 
richard j said:
if you use rotary files and are cutting metal, wear rubber gloves to keep the sharp shavings from sticking into your skin. the ones i use make some wicked shavings that are super tiny and hard to get out.
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Oh, wow. Thanks for that warning, didn't know that would happen.
 
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