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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 02:43 AM
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Question Rotary/Dremel Tool?

Well I just recently bought extra intake manifold for my truck.
I plan on cutting down the runner but I dont have a Rotary/Dremel tool to do so.
I am wondering what everyone on the forum is using.
Reason I ask is because I went to Sears and Walmart to look at the rotary/Dremel tools. Turns out there are quite a few different ones to choose from.
Also I noticed that there are wireless and wired tools too.
I am assuming a wired one would be a better choice because I wont have to charge it as much but I am not really sure. I am not really even sure if the wireless ones will have enough power to cut the runner off.
Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 02:44 AM
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Here are a few that caught my eye at the stores.

Wired:
Black & Decker 3 Speed RTX Rotary Tool: $30

Craftsman Corded Single Speed Rotary Tool : $40

Dremel 100-N/6 120V Single Speed Rotary Tool: $36

Dremel 200-N/15 120V 2-Speed Rotary Tool: $46

Wireless:

Craftsman Nextec Rotary Tool : $85

Dremel 5008000-02 10.8-volt Cordless Rotary Tool : $85

Craftsman 61078 4.8-volt Cordless Rotary Tool with 5-Accessories : $28

Dremel 7300-N/5 4.8V MiniMite Cordless Rotary Tool: $20

The last 2 in the wireless section that are in the $20 range seem a bit wimpy because they are both like 4.8V batteries on them. I like their price but not sure if they will work.

As for the wired ones the Black & Decker one seems real good for the price and it also has a 3 speed feature where as the others come with either 1 or 2. The only issue I have with it is that I am really not familiar with Black & Decker. I am not sure if they are any good. The price is awesome when factoring in the features.

Also I posted up those ones because I wanted to keep the price range under $50 on the tool.

Well like I said above any help/information would be appreciated!
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 03:50 AM
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Originally Posted by billabong08
Here are a few that caught my eye at the stores.

Wired:
Black & Decker 3 Speed RTX Rotary Tool: $30

Craftsman Corded Single Speed Rotary Tool : $40

Dremel 100-N/6 120V Single Speed Rotary Tool: $36

Dremel 200-N/15 120V 2-Speed Rotary Tool: $46

Wireless:

Craftsman Nextec Rotary Tool : $85

Dremel 5008000-02 10.8-volt Cordless Rotary Tool : $85

Craftsman 61078 4.8-volt Cordless Rotary Tool with 5-Accessories : $28

Dremel 7300-N/5 4.8V MiniMite Cordless Rotary Tool: $20

The last 2 in the wireless section that are in the $20 range seem a bit wimpy because they are both like 4.8V batteries on them. I like their price but not sure if they will work.

As for the wired ones the Black & Decker one seems real good for the price and it also has a 3 speed feature where as the others come with either 1 or 2. The only issue I have with it is that I am really not familiar with Black & Decker. I am not sure if they are any good. The price is awesome when factoring in the features.

Also I posted up those ones because I wanted to keep the price range under $50 on the tool.

Well like I said above any help/information would be appreciated!
The wireless Dremel 7300 blows mega huge elephant ****, I bought one and took it back immediately. I got the 3000 after that and I put that thing through hell and its going strong.

IMO a rotary tool should be corded.
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 10:42 AM
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The only cordless I have ever used with power like a corded is the Milwaukee M12 cordless rotary tool. I like it a lot and I am pretty demanding on things. Check that out.
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 02:26 PM
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Check out the Proxxon models as well. They are very well built and last a long time
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 02:54 PM
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Corded Dremel FTW. I think I have a 300 series one that I've put through hell.

Dremel is for the detail work and stuff too small for my air die-grinder.
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 12:38 AM
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Don't waste your time with that 1/8" collet bullshit. 1/4" collet is the only way to go.
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