Time to get a dremel.

[CRMH Eagle]

Here's a question for the tech guys here. Which dremel is the most practical: cord or cordless? I'm buying a dremel in the next week so I can finally install the datel on my bike. Does it make a big difference if I get a dremel with the most power or not?

Thanks!

 

[Wee Willy]

Depends on how easy and how often regarding battery replacement. I have an AC-powered Dremel that is going on 25 years old. Still works like a champ. And finding AC isn't any issue at all.

Rechargeables will see performance degradation followed by the headache & cost of battery replacement.

My 2 cents.

W2

 

[Patriot]

I have both, but the corded is what I always reach for

my cordless is a couple of years old and very weak for what I use a dremel for

 

[SPORT]

I never plan on being any furhter than an extension cord's reach from needing to use my Dremel. Plus, It's not used frequently, so corded is no problem.

 

[buf2phx]

I have the cordles Li Ion battery model, and it has always done what I wanted it to do. Seems to hold a charge during periods of inactivity very well, too. YMMV.

Mike

 

[canucklehead-biker]

I've had both... much prefer the corded one. The cordless never seemed to last long enough to do what I wanted it to do. The newer batteries are better, but to be honest I've never used it where not having AC was an issue.

Griff

 

[garauld]

I use a corded one. I need the power, mostly when using a cutoff wheel. I don't seem to have much luck with cordless devices, except for the .... let's not go there.

 

[timk]

Corded. 30+ yrs for mine, had to put brushes in it last year. Mine has saved the bacon many times, first time when a chevy starter broke off about an inch up in the engine. Couldn't wiggle it out with anything, so cut a screwdriver slot in it.

 

[Intech]

+1 on corded. Mine is >20 yrs old and still looks and performs like new. Pretty much used exclusively in the garage, so power isn't an issue.

 

[FJRGuy]

It would seem your direction is clear, but I'll add one more to the 'corded' side.

I'll add that I find the Flex Shaft attachment very useful when working in tight spots.

 

[kaitsdad]

It would seem your direction is clear, but I'll add one more to the 'corded' side.
I'll add that I find the Flex Shaft attachment very useful when working in tight spots.

I have both, and always use the corded. And Gunny on the Flex Shaft attachment. Worth the extra expense.

 

[BadPigg]

I have the cordless Li-Ion one and while it does hold a charge well while inactive it has an unusual feature that will shut it down if you use to much torque when the battery charge level is down.

It only comes with one battery and if you can find a spare for sale it will cost almost as much as the dremel itself. The charge time is slow almost 3 hours to fully charge.

Cordless works for me when I'm out in the timber chainsawing firewood and need to sharpen my chain. But I will get a corded one for shop use.

 

[johnny80s]

Cord.

 

[FJRocket]

Cord.

Cordless Dremel is a worthless turd. No torque. Runs out of juice VERY fast. You can have mine if you want it, but I think I actually just threw it away.

Of course I like to use my 100000 rpm air driven "dremel" whenever possible. Cuts teeth like butta.