Dremel

[Mike Hudson]

Treating myself to a dremel this christmas and just wonding what peoples opinions are on what I've chosen, I've narrowed it down to one of these two:

http://www.dremel-direct.com/acatalog/Dremel_Lithium_Ion_8000.html

http://www.dremel-direct.com/acatalog/4000_Series___65_Accessories.html

First one runs off it's own power source but second runs off mains both have their advantages... which would you choose and why :thumbsup: I'm horendous at making decisions like this :lol:

[Rich D]

Mike - see my Dremel thread. Theres a pic of the stylus, its much easier to hold in your hand for close work :)

[Mike Hudson]

You've made my decision even harder now Rich :o Anyone else want to decide for me with good reason?

[russmini]

I'd go for the 10.8v Li-ion one.
Bought one last year and never regretted it.
Do everything, take anywhere.

[jono83]

stylus is awesome mike everything is so much easier with it

[niggs98]

after trying my mates i got the cordless one you have shown above mike. is more than man enough for any job i have given it. is nice and handy being cordless. you wont go wrong with it m8

[bigred5765]

as niggs said but get the option drill style chuck the std chuck is cack,(one with the collets)

[Bungleaio]

I got the 1st one you linked not so long ago, it's a very handy thing to have in the tool box and it's been used for a couple of things around the house too. I picked mine up from Screwfix.

[mark christopher]

the mains one is most powerfull, the battery one is a good portable one with good power, the stylus is good for detailing but not as powerfull as the middle one. If ur at worksop i can let you try all from our demo/Loan tools.

[dave-p]

i have the 8000 cordless no problems to date and very easy to use, battery life is very good with normal use.

[druid]

I have had the cordless li ion one for about 9 months and its spot on.

I have been told to get the drill style chuck mech but it works well as standard imo.

Cheers Drew

[mark christopher]

multichuck is a good addition, no collets needed perfect for small drill bits etc
http://www.dremeleurope.com/dremelocs-za/Product.jsp;jsessionid=A4C3616B631EE87C23F4C7A59BE 71AC1?&ccat_id=515&prod_id=215

http://www.dremeleurope.com/dremelocs/modules/oragetblob.dll?db=dremelocs&item=dremelocs.items&id=4124,2200,20&mime=image/jpeg&maxwidth=266&maxheight=266

[Mike Hudson]

Thanks for all the replies has been a big help :thumbsup: Mark I'll be at the 2nd round of the worksop series, a demo would be great :)