hopeful Posted April 24, 2013 #1 Posted April 24, 2013 (edited) You may be aware of the battery powered dremel. If not, here is some info and a few pics of the one I purchased a few days ago. Model 7300 (Newest) Two speds Low 6,500 RPM High 13,000 PM Comes with one 1/8" collet, Set available with 4 collets 1/32, 3/32, 1/16, and 1/8 as an accessory Charger (3 hour charge time) 9.2 ounces 6 1/2 long without drill bit or other accessory Cost $45 at Home Depot (Canada....less everywhere else in the world I'm sure.) Accessory |Collets $13 Runs true and smooth with 0.60mm drill bit at both speeds chucked into 1/32 collet. Fits hand well and is used as a pencil. Unit is well balanced. Most inportant.....unit is high tourque. Drills and sands without bogging down. Purchaced because I wanted a small but powerful unit without a cord. Don't know the run time. Rests on flat bottom..Watch your eyes! BFN, Hopeful aka David Edited April 24, 2013 by hopeful Completed Sharpie Schooner: (Midwest) Current: Sultana (MS) Current: Phantom (MS) Next: Lady Nelson (Amati Victory)
realworkingsailor Posted April 24, 2013 #2 Posted April 24, 2013 There's this little guy too.. for anyone who's interested Andy Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy
Pete38 Posted April 24, 2013 #3 Posted April 24, 2013 David I was looking for one of those about 2 weeks ago at my local Home Depot.....they did not carry them there..said sales were not enough to keep in stock. Guess will have to go online to find one. Is it working out okay? Triton Cross Section 1:32 SEE YA LATER
Garward Posted April 24, 2013 #4 Posted April 24, 2013 Colleagues, prompt, please, as at this small Dremel affairs with vibration when drilling are? Best regards, Garward Is under construction Montanes Ready models Golden Star Corsair San Francisco II Bronze 24-pdr canone Le Fleuron Bronze 24-pdr canone Le Fleuron (second version)
hopeful Posted April 24, 2013 Author #5 Posted April 24, 2013 Garwood, Good advice. I find drill run-out can occur anytine with out a tiny starter hole as with an awl. My two cents. BFN Hopeful aka David "there is wisdom in many voices". Completed Sharpie Schooner: (Midwest) Current: Sultana (MS) Current: Phantom (MS) Next: Lady Nelson (Amati Victory)
Garward Posted April 24, 2013 #6 Posted April 24, 2013 Hi, Hopeful aka David, thanks for your "two cents" ! Best regards, Garward Is under construction Montanes Ready models Golden Star Corsair San Francisco II Bronze 24-pdr canone Le Fleuron Bronze 24-pdr canone Le Fleuron (second version)
Pete38 Posted April 25, 2013 #7 Posted April 25, 2013 I don't know it that is what they are saying or not, but in my opinion it would only be for small holes due to torque limitations and battery life. As far as repairing your corded dremel if you are confident you can replace high speed bearings, I would go for it...but it seems the tolorence will be very close with little room for error. Me, if the cost of repair is 50% or higher the cost of replacement...I just buy another.... Triton Cross Section 1:32 SEE YA LATER
realworkingsailor Posted April 25, 2013 #8 Posted April 25, 2013 Never noticed any problems with mine... seems to have all the power and torque of the full size. No trouble cutting through nickel silver model rails with a cutoff disc. And being smaller it's quite a bit easier to control... Andy Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy
Pete38 Posted April 25, 2013 #9 Posted April 25, 2013 Since I don't have one yet I will go with Andy on power and torque then. (he has used one ) Triton Cross Section 1:32 SEE YA LATER
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