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Reddit mentions of Dremel 8050-N/18 Micro Cordless Rotary Tool Kit with Docking Station- Engraver, Polisher, and Detail Sander- Ideal for Glass Engraving, Wood Carving, Sanding, Polishing, and Cutting- 18 Accessories
Sentiment score: 6
Reddit mentions: 9
We found 9 Reddit mentions of Dremel 8050-N/18 Micro Cordless Rotary Tool Kit with Docking Station- Engraver, Polisher, and Detail Sander- Ideal for Glass Engraving, Wood Carving, Sanding, Polishing, and Cutting- 18 Accessories. Here are the top ones.
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- Brilliantly powerful – Cordless rotary tool with LED light offers the perfect combination of size, ergonomics, and power for precise and light-duty DIY projects.
- LED project light - Front end light illuminates projects for better visibility.
- High capacity rechargeable battery – 8 volt Lithium-Ion battery delivers compact power and longer run times. Always ready and no memory effects.
- Docking station – Continually charges the tool so it always fully charged and ready to use. LED battery life Indicator lets you know when it’s ready for a recharge. 3 hour & 45 minute charge time.
- Variable speed with LED dial – Achieve your optimal speed between 5,000 – 25,000 RPM using the LED speed dial indicator
- Versatile tool kit – Includes 8050 cordless rotary tool, 18 high-quality Dremel accessories, and a charging dock.
- Slim & ergonomic body - For added comfort & grip during extended use
- 2 year warranty & USA-based customer service – Available by chat, email, phone or visit us at our service center in Racine, WI
Features:
Specs:
Height | 3.75 Inches |
Length | 9.75 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Weight | 1.1 Pounds |
Width | 6.5 Inches |
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As you expand your collection of tools, you can add a micro dremel, which is super useful (especially if you have to pin lots of metal models), and you'll already have a place to plug in the charger.
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I love this one. I've used the pet version and hate it.
Dremel is a name brand for hand held rotary tools. I have and have had several so I will give you my .02
Vacuum powered - You connect it to a shop vac or other vacuum and the suction powers it, while this may sound good on the surface I can't see this having anykind of power from this I suggest avoiding it.
Cordless - Battery powered, I have had several. You get less torque than with a corded version, and they run down. I do have their new micro version and I like it so far, but cordless will always be a balance between power and battery life.
Corded - Best bet IMHO, get more features for less money than with the cordless and do not have to worry about waiting for one to charge.
Suggested Features -
Bits - This will depend on what you want to use it for. I use my Dremels for everything from mixing epoxy to cutting and sanding everything (metal, wood, foam, fiberglass, etc). You can get more for your money if you buy a family of bits in a kit (example) but a few bits I have found most useful are:
NOTE Like most power tools, a rotary tool takes a bit of practice, they can get away from you and eat up material (including your jeans and leg) if you are not careful. I have found that 90 percent of the time a light touch.. pull back.. and light touch.. pull back is the best method.
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I didn't like the pet-geared dremel, because the form was really clunky. It's shape and size was really awkward to hold against my dog's paw. They have this flared base to accommodate the battery that makes it feel unbalanced and unnatural in the hand. Did a little roaming at the hardware store and found this other Dremel branded tool. This is my preferred dremel and it's so amazing. Although it is more expensive (regularly $80, but I saw it go down to as low as $63 earlier this season):
1)it is very comfortable to hold. My hand doesn't get any fatigue using it. It's highly reviewed for people doing non-nail trimming applications because the form is so good in the hand.
2)It comes with a nifty charging station.
3)It has five speeds vs two. If you're still getting your dog used to it's nails filed, this low speed is mellow.
4) Comes with lots of other 18 accessories for other applications, making it versatile for other things around the house or projects.
5) It's pretty quiet (see video demonstrating it's sound level).
The next time you're at a hardware store, I'd recommend looking for the Dremel demos and holding it in your hand. The better shape alone vastly improved the design for dremels. Go try it out. It will feel like a dream in your hand.
A limitation of the dremel micro and other cordless dremels is that if you have multiple dogs (because you're a groomer, breeder, handler), I'd be afraid of this model running out of power. For that reason, I imagine this model wouldn't work for them as well when a corded one does the job without energy issues.
I'm sorry to hear it, that sounds very sad and it must be tough to try to get her to a confident and happy place (although it sounds like she is in a very happy place living with you!). I imagine changing owners must be really hard on a dog also, especially one that is as glued to its people as dobes usually are, which could maybe make even previously normal things scary too.
I have this dremel (with the sander, not the pumpkin carving tip, of course...) https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B015DVN4E4/r - the smaller rechargeable ones like this one still make noise but they're quieter than the big plug-in full size Dremel.
Some additions to /u/iNeedAValidUserName's list (sorry if it wasn't clear, we own the same dogs):
Based on the picture she sent me I’m pretty confident it’s this one
I love my Dremel's and use them for many things around the house. Here is a quick general rundown of my opinion. Avoid the one that can be powered by a vacum like a shop vac. Corded Dremels will have more torque than the battery powered ones. The first cordless I had I did not like, but the new one I love. As for corded, I believe the largest difference in models is the number of different speeds. I suggest going with one that offers a large number of speeds, as different materials require different RPMs to cut effectively. Let me know if you any other questions.
I failed at Reddit. I meant to link the dremel 8050-n. It has a built in rechargeable battery. The only downside is the price. Dremel 8050-N/18 Micro Rotary Tool Kit with 18 Accessories https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015DVN4E4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_4ROsxbNX7EJJ0