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General Maintenance Tips => Tools and Lubricants => Topic started by: exp2000 on July 27, 2013, 05:38:48 AM

Title: Which is the best model Dremmel to use for Reel work?
Post by: exp2000 on July 27, 2013, 05:38:48 AM
I was down at the hardware yesterday and they had several models:

http://www.dremel.com/en-au/Tools/Pages/CategoryProducts.aspx?catid=2013 (http://www.dremel.com/en-au/Tools/Pages/CategoryProducts.aspx?catid=2013)

Anybody tried them and which would be the best.
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Title: Re: Which is the best model Dremmel to use for Reel work?
Post by: Bryan Young on July 27, 2013, 05:48:20 AM
300 series. I like the plug-in ones better.
Title: Re: Which is the best model Dremmel to use for Reel work?
Post by: Brian A on July 28, 2013, 09:17:52 PM
I use my cord less li ion one more.  Hold charge long time

Aloha
Title: Re: Which is the best model Dremmel to use for Reel work?
Post by: exp2000 on July 28, 2013, 10:22:32 PM
Thanks guys.

OK we have two differing opinions. What are the pros and cons for your choices?
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Title: Re: Which is the best model Dremmel to use for Reel work?
Post by: harryk3616 on July 28, 2013, 11:40:37 PM
my plug in has two speeds, in high speed it really cranks, i don't know the rpms of a cordless,  batteries are expensive and you always have to have a good charge on the battery, small wire wheels, cut off disc work great at high speed for cleaning and cutting, i like the plug in.
Title: Re: Which is the best model Dremmel to use for Reel work?
Post by: Newell Nut on July 29, 2013, 12:23:47 AM
Mine is a very old plug in with about a 4' flexible shaft and it is the most versatile tool in my garage. I have a bunch of carbide router bits for it and they will cut just about anything really fast.
Title: Re: Which is the best model Dremmel to use for Reel work?
Post by: Bryan Young on July 29, 2013, 04:56:46 AM
My corded one is fully variable from 5000 rpm to like 25000 rpms ( I think)

Also mountable for micro drill press and sort.
Title: Re: Which is the best model Dremmel to use for Reel work?
Post by: spize909 on July 30, 2013, 12:55:52 AM
I've got a cordless with a 1-10 dial for speed. Very high rpm on 10.
I have used it to cut a couple locks and it'll barely get through a hardened shank on a full charge.
Convenient but for std bench work get a cord.
Title: Re: Which is the best model Dremmel to use for Reel work?
Post by: exp2000 on August 11, 2013, 01:14:06 AM
Ok I have decided to get a corded model.

I am considering the flexible shaft accessory for easier tool manipulation. Do you think this is necessary or desirable?

Also would the 3000 model be adequate or would you advise getting the more powerful 4000 model?

And what is your advise on the handiest tools or toolkit to get for reel service?

TIA, Brett.
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