"Andy Dingley" wrote in message
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On Mon, 6 Aug 2007 22:41:48 -0500, "Leon"
wrote:

* It's fixed speed on the footpedal switch, not a real speed control.
One of my pet hates about Dremels is that you can't slow-start them

My Dremel has electronic variable speed and starts slow.

From a control that's mounted on the motor, so is inaccessible when
you're using it with a flex shaft.

I suppose you could very easily hang the motor so that you could reach it.

So I could reach it with my foot? My hands are full, that's why they
fit the things with pedal controls.


It sounds like you are chasing your tail. ;~)

One last comment...... I have had a single speed corded Dremel for about
twenty years. It continuously proves the old saying that it is better to
have and not need than to need and not have.

Spiral sawbit is awesome for down and dirty quick work in wood, MDF,
drywall. Carbide burrs are awesome for detail grinding of heavy rust in
tight spaces.

Of course I also have a dremel mini lathe (six inch length by 1.5 in
diameter) so I could be biased.

I'm looking at the new ergonomic cordless one since I like to combine
scrollsawing, woodburning, and power carving into one project and it looks
like it might do the job.

Is that the one you got? If so, please post reviews from time to time.

Have fun.

Phil
"Bill Ray" wrote in message
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Thank you all! I have been amazed at all the responses. Most of you
even dumped the sawdust and splinters out of the envelope before you
responded. For what it's worth, I decided to get the 10.8v battery
powered unit. I got it from Lowes. They ordered me an extra battery
for $30 and change. I don't have the extra battery yet, but the unit
seemed to do the job fine. With light pressure it didn't bog down or
stall. I don't think I needed a battery unit particularly, but I had
messing with electric cords. Most of my had tools are now battery
powered. Some are PC and some are Dewalt, but I have been pleased with
them.

I had one small job that I thought was designed for the
Dremel--cutting a rectangular hole in a steel door. I just needed to
change a round hole to add a different dead bolt lock. I think that
was my excuse to buy one. A carbide bit worked wonders. Now, let's
see, what can I do with it now?

Thanks again for all the responses.

Bill

On Fri, 03 Aug 2007 12:00:24 -0500, Bill Ray
wrote:

I have been a woodworker for about 20 years and have never used a
Dremel tool. I plan to purchase one, but cannot decide between the
more full featured tools such as the 400-6/90 Variable Speed XPR
(corded) or the Dremel 8000-02 10.8V Variable Speed (cordless). It is
always nice to carry the tool anywhere and not worry about a cord.
Anyone have comments or suggestions--even about a different model or
brand? They are both about $120 from Amazon.com if you include a spare
battery with the cordless model.

Thanks for your help.

Bill

I have both a corded and cordless model and I'd go with the corded one for
all the bells and whistles, then buy a cheaper cordless with just High & Low
speeds for those times the cord won't reach.

Mike
Watch for the bounce.
If ya didn't see it, ya didn't feel it.
If ya see it, it didn't go off.
Old Air Force Munitions Saying
"Bill Ray" wrote in message
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I have been a woodworker for about 20 years and have never used a
Dremel tool. I plan to purchase one, but cannot decide between the
more full featured tools such as the 400-6/90 Variable Speed XPR
(corded) or the Dremel 8000-02 10.8V Variable Speed (cordless). It is
always nice to carry the tool anywhere and not worry about a cord.
Anyone have comments or suggestions--even about a different model or
brand? They are both about $120 from Amazon.com if you include a spare
battery with the cordless model.

Thanks for your help.

Bill

On 3 Aug, 13:00, Bill Ray wrote:
I have been a woodworker for about 20 years and have never used a
Dremel tool. I plan to purchase one, but cannot decide between the
more full featured tools such as the 400-6/90 Variable Speed XPR
(corded) or the Dremel 8000-02 10.8V Variable Speed (cordless). It is
always nice to carry the tool anywhere and not worry about a cord.
Anyone have comments or suggestions--even about a different model or
brand? They are both about $120 from Amazon.com if you include a spare
battery with the cordless model.

Thanks for your help.

Bill

Just a gloat...

My B&D Wizard burnt out after many years of hard use. I was waiting
for it to die, since their are more accessories available for a
Dremel. Anyway, Lowes had the 400 series 55-piece kit, with a free
engraver, on sale for $70. I had a $40 gift card from my daughter, a
$5 gift card from some promotion, and a returned-merchandise card
worth about $17 that had been hanging around in my wallet for months.
For $20 out of pocket, I walked out with a pretty cool tool and a
bunch of accessories.