pyzik 597 Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 (edited) So, which one would be good for typical Saiga and firearm related mods? Corded, cordless? Is a certain model better suited than another and do they all share the same bits? Looking at a corded one on craigslist that says barely used for only $20... Has case and original bits... Thanks for the help. Edited April 16, 2012 by Pyzik Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WhiskeyMinion 300 Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 I like corded, it's more powerful and no batteries to recharge/replace 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vulcan16 971 Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Corded. My cheap $20 Harbor Freight dremmel has modded 12-15 Saigas without a problem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
armalite_ar50 86 Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Corded and get the DREMEL name....... the one in the pic looks good I've had mine for over 20 years and it's still going. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skylikins 16 Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Most take 1/8" shank bits (tools) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dad2142Dad 6,559 Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Corded and Patience........ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
liberty -r- death 1,445 Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 I made the mistake of buying a cordless. I used it twice and found the battery life was only good enough to finish about 25% of any job I tried to use it on. I kept all the bits and shit canned to tool. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pyzik 597 Posted April 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Thanks for all the comments. I was kinda leaning corded already. I bought a whole cordless tool set last year (circular saw, drill, sander & light... left more than something to be desired). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ben4345 123 Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 corded, unless you know you need a cordless. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,931 Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Cheap corded, variable with lots of bits. We've burned up several dremel brand ones. They are nicer, but they don't last much longer than the $30 kit from costco that comes with a bunch of bits. A carbide rotary file ~ 5/16" and Diamond cutting wheels are very useful. A few spare arbors is useful too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deadeye 325 Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 I like the flex shaft extention. just hang it above your work bench works awesome for a lot of things 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devildogdakota 804 Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 I have a corded and cordless Dremel. The corded one I've put through hell in the past about 16 + years, keeps on tickin'. Had her literally smoking a few different times. I like the cordless one if I need to be mobile and cut through some steel. It definately doesn't have the power the corded one does. If I cut something and put a little too much pressure on it, it cuts out momentarily, which sometimes gets to be a pain in the ass as the cutting disk grabs whatever I'm cutting if I push a little too hard or don't keep it straight as I cut. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
timy 1,185 Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 IMHO, the only electrical devices that should use batteries are bedroom toys. Even then, it's only because they're safer. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RED333 1,025 Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 IMHO, the only electrical devices that should use batteries are bedroom toys. Even then, it's only because they're safer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
St.Zu 2 Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 I have a corded black and decker dremel, it is able to accept all the dremel attachments. I purchased this about 5 years or so ago and it had served me well. Black and Decker RTX B-3 speed RTX Rotary Tool With Storage Bag $19.99 @ Amazon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 With battery tools you are mainly buying the battery. Cheap ones have cheap batteries. A cheap corded dremmel is more powerful than a good cordless - there is full power all the time with a cord, batteries only have full power for a SHORT time and then loose it quickly. More expen$ive one last longer, but still are limited to what power the battery has stored. A good corded tool will last decades -if you do not abuse it. With ANY motorized tool, do NOT bog the motor. If you are forcing the tool, it actually works slower! (and burns up motors!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
armalite_ar50 86 Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 IMHO, the only electrical devices that should use batteries are bedroom toys. Even then, it's only because they're safer. So I'm supposed to explain to the wife why she has to get rid of the two phase socket in the bedroom? Maybe I can talk her into golf cart batteries? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mullet Man 2,114 Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200326924_200326924 Thats a pretty good buy. Not a Dremel brand but for $60 shipped, it comes with alot of crap! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
getitat 609 Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Hello I use a "RotoZip" with a flexible shaft (made by the same company as the Dremel) with about twice the torque and H.P. of any Dremel tool, and so far at least twice the lifespan (for me, anyway) But since I hate replacing tools that crap out on me I also have a Foredom flex-shaft tool that just kicks ass. Even if you don't want to drop the cash on a Foredom motor and shaft (with way cool foot pedal speed control) the made in USA Foredom bits beat the dog shit outa anything China produces for Dremel. And they are about the same price or even cheaper, with a much better selection. Foredom bits are simply on a whole different level than anything else available. Available in 3/32", 1/8", 3/16", and 1/4" shafts. JMHO.... -guido "God Loves Liberty" 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jdmakersmark 15 Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 You can't go wrong with the Costco kit for $30. I really like all the bits too. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
timy 1,185 Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 IMHO, the only electrical devices that should use batteries are bedroom toys. Even then, it's only because they're safer. So I'm supposed to explain to the wife why she has to get rid of the two phase socket in the bedroom? Maybe I can talk her into golf cart batteries? Well, I'm not going to delve too deeply into the subject because it could indeed get sticky. However, if you do find the need to use corded electrical appliances (such as blenders, toasters, wet vacs, and whatnot) in that particular room then I would strongly recommend a GFI protected circuit as a minimum safety feature. I could go but perhaps shouldn't. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
master of the bush 17 Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 If you're planning on butchering a fiream with it, wait until you have mastred the basic file and other hand tools before using it. Removing material is easier than putting it back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pyzik 597 Posted April 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 If you're planning on butchering a fiream with it, wait until you have mastred the basic file and other hand tools before using it. Removing material is easier than putting it back. Thanks. I have been taking care of everything on my rifle with hand files and that is getting old. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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