Recommended model of dremel for advanced gun smith work

[BPTactical]

Whoah. I thought you always encouraged us common folks to stay away from dremels?

I certainly do. The only thing that has fucked up more guns than a Dremel in the hands of common folks is:
A- Democrats
B- Rust

A rotary tool is one of those tools that although rarely needed is indispensable when properly used.

[Bailey Guns]

^^ You've mellowed a bit in your old(er) age.

[bradbn4]

Question: Why would I want corded over cordless?

Answer: Long term use; I expect the device to sit in a box most of the year until I need it. I figure that this usage pattern is not the best to keep those batteries happy.

Question: Why flexible shaft option?

Answer: In the unlikely event I need a lighter handle to do the work. This would also be a ding against battery powered devices due to the extra weight hit.

Foredom has some real high end hardware. If I was doing fab work I could see putting that one high on the wish list.

Why Dremel?

Attachment heads that offer good price performance and wide selection of options.

For larger objects I would get a 10" buffing wheel for my lathe, or get a dual head buffing station.

[Erni]

My cordless Dremel is useless. Even in the first year the battery would not keep a charge. Seems to me they are riding the brand name now. Probably would go with a top rated amazon brand now.

[Mtneer]

That's strange. My cordless Dremel is still going strong after 8 years. I tend to use it for something about every other month and the battery has a charge while the spare is always ready to go perhaps 9 months after it was last charged. Regarding the flex shaft, I've used it once--be sure not to lose the tiny chuck piece or it's useless.

[newracer]

I have a cordless and a corded. The corded stays in the garage where I am likely to need the extra power, cordless is in the basement shop. The batteries (Lithium) in my cordless are still fine after many years.

[Delfuego]

The only thing that has fucked up more guns than a Dremel in the hands of common folks is:
A- Democrats
B- Rust

[TFOGGER]

I certainly do. The only thing that has fucked up more guns than a Dremel in the hands of common folks is:
A- Democrats
B- Rust

A rotary tool is one of those tools that although rarely needed is indispensable when properly used.

Much like the air hammer in my shop. 999 times out of 1000, it's the absolute WRONG tool for the job, but when it's the right tool, it's the only right tool.

[SideShow Bob]

I have a cordless and a corded. The corded stays in the garage where I am likely to need the extra power, cordless is in the basement shop. The batteries (Lithium) in my cordless are still fine after many years.

What brand & model ?
My cordless Dremel is basically a paperweight. Several hours of charging for 5 - 10 minutes of light duty work. Although it is so old that the unit is no longer made. And forget about finding the NiCad batteries.

[bradbn4]

The built in batteries inside the tool was one worry I had about cordless...I did notice that some of the hardware had removable. Which makes it possible to refurb the battery pack. With removable batteries it would/should also be possible to 'direct tap' to a power supply if replacement batteries could not be found.

So far it looks like I am going the 'higher' end 4300 series with a bunch of 'cheap' buffing wheels and 6 pack of polishing material. This should be way overkill for what I need.