by RichD » Sat Dec 27, 2014 8:37 am
I have been using Dremels for over 50 years, my first one was a Christmas present and I finally wore it out about ten years ago. The replacement was another corded model, but with variable speed. I wanted a battery powered Dremel to take to races. I did not expect to use it for long periods, so I got the cheapest model, but that turned out to be a mistake because the battery had a very short life and would discharge overnight. To be of any use at all I had to charge the battery on race day.I was never able to get a spare battery and finally the charger died, so I junked that Dremel. I then bought the best cordless model, which is a little bulky to take to a race, but the charge lasts a long time and the battery does not discharge on standing. I guess it would be a good move to see if I can get a spare battery. In order to use the chuck with the Dremel that I have the tightener that attaches to the end of the tool has to be removed. The cordless drill does not coast when it is shut off like the corded models do, in fact it stops so fast that the chuck can unscrew and fall off.