Viblue7 Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 I am thinking of buying one to help with jobs both car and general DIY while having lots more time at home Is any Dremel model better than another?Corded or cordless?Kit or drill plus selected tools?Comments and advice appreciated and thank you in advanceMartin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted March 22, 2020 Member Share Posted March 22, 2020 There's a good discussion in the archives.I find cordless much more convenient, but I'm not doing prolonged jobs.The Lidl and Aldi models seem to work well.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viblue7 Posted March 23, 2020 Author Share Posted March 23, 2020 Many thanks JKBWMartin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David aka Blue7 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Martin, as you can see in Jonathan's link, I eventually chose Sabrecut. It has generally been very good but if I have one criticism it is lack of power, which is probably due to it being cordless. In hindsight, I might have chosen the corded mains variety. The kit doesn't have any miniature circular saw blades, which are handy but they are readily available on Amazon.David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viblue7 Posted March 23, 2020 Author Share Posted March 23, 2020 Thank you David I am going to have a good look at the suggestions both in the thread and your comments Keep wellMartin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john milner Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 I've got a corded Dremel and have been surprised at how often I use it. Chainsaw sharpening being the main one but it gets used for little jobs such as taking sharp edges off the end of protruding screws. It did develop a fault where one of the fine wires in the coil snapped but I was lucky and found it so was able to fix it. Quite a common problem apparently as there are a few You Tube videos on the subject. I don't know about other brands but it is basically an electric motor in a handle so there might not be too much difference in brands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted March 24, 2020 Member Share Posted March 24, 2020 You can get parts to repair genuine Dremels.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Deslandes Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 I have a corded version which is great although there are times when the independence of a cordless version might be more convenient. I do find the stiffness of the power cable a bit of a hindrance at times. If you need to get into tight spaces, the flexible drive is really useful. Lidl occasionally have sets of about 40 cutting and grinding accessories which can be really useful and very cheap.Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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