Any alternative to Dremel ?

[sarabande]

For a battery powered hand drill/tool, is there anything better than a Dremel pls ?

 

[philwebb]

For a battery powered hand drill/tool, is there anything better than a Dremel pls ?

Black and Decker make a cheaper version. I’ve had no problems with it. Screwfix or Toolstation may have an alternative version.

 

[Yngmar]

Anything is better than a Dremel. After repeatedly repairing mine (motor windings each time, it just can't handle any serious use), I got fed up with it and replaced it with a 300W Parkside die grinder from Lidl for under 30 €. Much more robust and much stronger, although also slightly heavier. It has a Dremel size chuck plus a bigger 6mm one. Would recommend something like that.

 

[ean_p]

For a battery powered hand drill/tool, is there anything better than a Dremel pls ?

Google battery die grinder

 

[ashtead]

My original battery Lidl version packed up but newer version seems fine.

 

[apogee]

I have had a Proxon miniature drill for donkeys years, it's been very good.

 

[Refueler]

Dremels are actually more hobbyists tools .... not designed for heavy duty work. Excellent when used in the designed environment.

Better is to get a proper battery drill such as Makita or similar .... and when the stock batterys finally give up - open case and insert LiPo or LifePo cells to similar voltage and use a budget LiPo / LiFePo charger .....

OR

open battery case ... disconnect cells (leave in for the weight to balance) and connect a 12v lead .....

 

[ctva]

I suppose it depends on what you want to use it for? I got one a few years ago with everyone raving about them, but I rarely use it. A cordless angle grinder a drill do all I need on the boat.

 

[Fire99]

I use a Firik version. I can't remember where I bought it from but it's taken vast amounts of abuse and works really well after about 4 or 5 years. I can't comment on Dremel itself but I'm quite happy with the Firik..

 

[Boathook]

I had a black and decker wizard that did a lot of work. It eventually packed up so I replaced it with a dremel that works well. I did consider buying another to keep on the boat but the amount of use it gets nowadays doesn't warrant it.
A multi tool has been very handy, but the Parkside one I have feels 'crude' compared to friends dewalt. There is a slight difference in price though !

 

[LadyInBed]

For a battery powered hand drill/tool, is there anything better than a Dremel pls ?

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[Refueler]

 

[sarabande]

Hmm, that's a neat idea and DIY solution. I might try adapting an old battery drill direct to a 12v wander lead to an Anderson socket on a domestic battery. A 7m lead will take the drill to all parts of the boat cabins and deck, or I could even attach it to a small burglar alarm battery ( small battery , not burglar )