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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. |
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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. |
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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. ;-) |
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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. |
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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! :) |
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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! |
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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. |
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