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Which dremel to buy?
« on: December 16, 2013, 05:36:07 PM »
Alright I'm in the market for a dremel but Dunno which model I should get? Definitely a cordless one since the bike is a block away from me.

http://www.dremel.com/en-us/Tools/Pages/CategoryProducts.aspx?catid=2013&WT.ac=NHPC_2013_ProductCarousel

Is the 7300 too small? should I opt for a larger one?
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Re: Which dremel to buy?
« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2013, 08:01:08 PM »
not sure about the cordless but i like the consistency of electric power. Have you ever tried to use a air cutoff tool with too small of a air supply. I would think it is the same with a cordless, Maybe not I might be way off. Like to see what others say.

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Re: Which dremel to buy?
« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2013, 10:04:26 PM »
I bought a corded black and decker off of amazon. It was cheap, dremel accessories work just fine, and reviews were good.  I'm very pleased.

http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-RTX-B-3-Speed-Rotary/dp/B000MUSLCC/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1387260252&sr=8-4&keywords=dremel+tool
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Re: Which dremel to buy?
« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2013, 11:20:06 PM »
I don't really have access to an outlet where the bikes are so cordless would be best.
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Re: Which dremel to buy?
« Reply #4 on: December 17, 2013, 12:55:48 PM »
A Dremel is one of those must haves. Bit like a motorcycle lift in the respect that once you have one, you can't imagine how you managed without one. If you need to go cordless so be it, just get it!
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Re: Which dremel to buy?
« Reply #5 on: December 17, 2013, 01:17:27 PM »
Run an extension cord!!!

I have two, and use them equally
I have the cordless Minimite 7300  (6,500/13,000RPM) and the corded 200 Series (15,000/35,000 RPM)

I find the slower 6500 RPM very useful for the sanding attachments.   Many of the sanding buffs, wire wheels and discs work better and last longer at a lower rpm.
Cutting and grinding, 6500rpm is nice, but takes too long, especially w a battery not lasting that long. 
35000rpm makes quick work of most things.

the EZ Lock shaft bit and its accessories are great, as well as the flex shaft attachment. 
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Re: Which dremel to buy?
« Reply #6 on: December 17, 2013, 03:33:50 PM »
It looks like the 7300 will be what im getting. The only cutting i really need it for right now is grinding a cam chain and them im going to be using it for polishing right now at least. thanks! I like corded stuff a lot but right now I live in an apartment complex and I would need to run 5 extension cords to get it to the bike. Dreaming of the day I have a garage.  ;D
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Re: Which dremel to buy?
« Reply #7 on: December 17, 2013, 10:02:08 PM »
Get a second battery....
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Re: Which dremel to buy?
« Reply #8 on: December 22, 2013, 03:05:15 PM »
Well I got the 7300 and it is really cool. Works for everything I need it to and is super compact. +1 on buying the extra battery so you don't have to wait for it to charge. I would recommend it if like me your bike is too far to use a plugged in one.
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Re: Which dremel to buy?
« Reply #9 on: January 02, 2014, 02:54:54 PM »
I just got a Trio for Xmas from the inlaws.  I don't think it will work for a bike since the shank size is different but I am currently borrowing my parents 1100(? I think), the basic model, and its decent.  Would like one of those extension things that go on it so you can work in tighter spots.
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Re: Which dremel to buy?
« Reply #10 on: January 02, 2014, 03:43:10 PM »
Just an update the model i got is NOT too great for cutting metal. It's doing it but got dang its taking forever.
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Re: Which dremel to buy?
« Reply #11 on: January 02, 2014, 07:39:39 PM »
Quote from: Carver on January 02, 2014, 03:43:10 PM
Just an update the model i got is NOT too great for cutting metal. It's doing it but got dang its taking forever.
Yuuup  ::) said something like that in my first post.   ;D
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Re: Which dremel to buy?
« Reply #12 on: January 04, 2014, 06:24:03 PM »
Quote from: 78 k550 on December 16, 2013, 08:01:08 PM
not sure about the cordless but i like the consistency of electric power.
+1

Quote from: oldskoolnuts on December 17, 2013, 12:55:48 PM
A Dremel is one of those must haves.
+1.  I don't know how I lived without one.

I bought one a few years ago, can't remember the model (300 series maybe?).  I sawed an old car tire off a rim and cut through the steel belts with that little thing.  Little bits of burned rubber were flying here and there.  I burned up the brushes and bought another set off ebay and it's still going strong.   If you're going with a cordless, see if you can find someone with a CD welder and have a quality battery pack made.   A lot of tools use those 1.5VDC Sub C size batteries.  Even seemingly "quality" batteries can be dodgy.   I bought a new (aftermarket) 2400 m/Ah battery pack for my Roomba.  When I took it apart, they were all 1800 m/Ah.  That was when I vowed to build my own batteries....  then I got lazy and didn't do it  ::)
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Re: Which dremel to buy?
« Reply #13 on: January 10, 2014, 01:04:54 PM »
I have three dremel type  tools, one was a harbor freight 12v cheapie that still works. Not much to cheer about as far as industrial, but I bought it to repair some furniture for my aunt when I was visiting and it got me through the job, still works today.  It came with a dozen or more attachments and cost in the 10 dollar range on special. Good for a budget if you just need something to use on a project.
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Re: Which dremel to buy?
« Reply #14 on: January 10, 2014, 02:19:24 PM »
I'd get a Rotozip for any long-term use, having just replaced the entire innards of my Dremel for want of a $3 bearing in it. Every Dremel I have seen is really a very light-duty tool, and in my case I ususally want/need a bit more power and sturdiness. YMMV

Very dubious about the longevity of a cordless one too.

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Re: Which dremel to buy?
« Reply #15 on: January 10, 2014, 03:07:24 PM »
Quote from: NobleHops on January 10, 2014, 02:19:24 PM
I'd get a Rotozip for any long-term use, having just replaced the entire innards of my Dremel for want of a $3 bearing in it. Every Dremel I have seen is really a very light-duty tool, and in my case I ususally want/need a bit more power and sturdiness. YMMV

Very dubious about the longevity of a cordless one too.

I used another worker's roto-zip doing a sheetrock job one time and it was a good thing to have handy.
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