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« on: October 18, 2011, 02:26:02 PM » |
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I'm leaning more towards the corded ones. Some in put from both sides would be nice. And thanks in advance for any and all input. RIDE SAFE.
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« Reply #1 on: October 18, 2011, 03:35:09 PM » |
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If I could afford it I would switch all my power tools to cordless. Of course I work in a dirt floor barn with no power.
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« Reply #2 on: October 18, 2011, 04:36:32 PM » |
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Get a corded one for unlimited power, and get the long flex shaft so you can work anywhere in tight places without holding the tool.  Course it really depends on what you want to use it for. |
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« Reply #3 on: October 18, 2011, 05:01:37 PM » |
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I have the corded one and really like it. Why do I have this model? Because my grandma bought it for herself and then got Parkinson's and was too shaky to use it, so she gave it to me.
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« Reply #4 on: October 18, 2011, 05:52:01 PM » |
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I have both. I find that if you're doing larger jobs or cutting a substantial piece the cordless ones just don't measure up. But for smaller jobs like polishing or a small cutting job the cordless one is extremely convenient. It can be very hard to get power or air where you need it. I have the flexible shaft (actually I have just about every attachment made) and while I rarely use it it has made a few jobs easier.
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« Reply #5 on: October 18, 2011, 06:45:36 PM » |
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I've had both. I still have the corded dremel.
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« Reply #6 on: October 18, 2011, 07:46:56 PM » |
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I have the air dremel with the flex drive.
Here lately I haven't been having too good of luck with cordless stuff.
Apparently I don't use them now for the battery to know when to go flat. Back whne I used trhem everyday. I loved the cordless items. Wasn't fighting a firkin cord or an air line hose.
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« Reply #7 on: October 19, 2011, 08:14:56 AM » |
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After years of ownership and use many hours of use, I find that the cordless was very handy (WHEN NEW!) but soon it had to STAY on the charger in order to be use at all. That statement includes my cordless drills! Now-a-days, I own corded tools and they are ready 100% of the time and last for the duration of the job. Of course, I am talking about home use not out in the field on the job stuff.
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« Reply #8 on: October 19, 2011, 09:03:27 AM » |
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After years of ownership and use many hours of use, I find that the cordless was very handy (WHEN NEW!) but soon it had to STAY on the charger in order to be use at all. That statement includes my cordless drills! Now-a-days, I own corded tools and they are ready 100% of the time and last for the duration of the job. Of course, I am talking about home use not out in the field on the job stuff.
I agree... I have a set of cordless drills/saws etc that the batteries die or degrade to the point of making it impossible to really use. However, those are older technology and batteries have changed in most cordless tools now to newer technology..... but I still prefer corded tools. I don't have the Dremel brand, but a Ryobi which is variable speed and corded.....works well. For a small hand tool like a Dremel... a battery would add to the weight of the unit significantly. |
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« Reply #9 on: October 19, 2011, 09:07:28 AM » |
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a battery would add to the weight of the unit significantly.
Actually it really doesn't with the new style batteries and no cord means that's not tugging on it from behind. Go pick them up and compare. You'll be surprised. I also think the cordless ones don't put out the kind of power that the corded ones do so the motor itself is lighter. |
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Boxer rebellion, the Holy Child. They all pay their rent.
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Saddles and zip codes, passports and gates, the Jones' keep.
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