Dremel

[Mike Hudson]

Treating myself to a dremel this christmas and just wonding what peoples opinions are on what I've chosen, I've narrowed it down to one of these two:

http://www.dremel-direct.com/acatalo..._Ion_8000.html

http://www.dremel-direct.com/acatalo...cessories.html

First one runs off it's own power source but second runs off mains both have their advantages... which would you choose and why I'm horendous at making decisions like this

[Rich D]

Mike - see my Dremel thread. Theres a pic of the stylus, its much easier to hold in your hand for close work

[Mike Hudson]

You've made my decision even harder now Rich Anyone else want to decide for me with good reason?

[russmini]

I'd go for the 10.8v Li-ion one.
Bought one last year and never regretted it.
Do everything, take anywhere.

[jono83]

stylus is awesome mike everything is so much easier with it

[niggs98]

after trying my mates i got the cordless one you have shown above mike. is more than man enough for any job i have given it. is nice and handy being cordless. you wont go wrong with it m8

[bigred5765]

as niggs said but get the option drill style chuck the std chuck is cack,(one with the collets)

[Bungleaio]

I got the 1st one you linked not so long ago, it's a very handy thing to have in the tool box and it's been used for a couple of things around the house too. I picked mine up from Screwfix.

[mark christopher]

the mains one is most powerfull, the battery one is a good portable one with good power, the stylus is good for detailing but not as powerfull as the middle one. If ur at worksop i can let you try all from our demo/Loan tools.

[dave-p]

i have the 8000 cordless no problems to date and very easy to use, battery life is very good with normal use.

[druid]

I have had the cordless li ion one for about 9 months and its spot on.

I have been told to get the drill style chuck mech but it works well as standard imo.

Cheers Drew

[mark christopher]

multichuck is a good addition, no collets needed perfect for small drill bits etc
http://www.dremeleurope.com/dremeloc...15&prod_id=215

[Mike Hudson]

Thanks for all the replies has been a big help Mark I'll be at the 2nd round of the worksop series, a demo would be great