Topic: Dremel Hobby Stylus Multi Tool (Read 8393 times)

Dekan · « **on:** January 25, 2011, 07:29:09 pm »

I'm thinking of buying one of these http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dremel-Hobby-Stylus-Multi-Tool/dp/B002LARRQM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=diy&qid=1295983568&sr=8-1 ,as i find my Dremel 300, with it's mains lead, just to clumsy..

Has anybody got any experience with the Dremel styus as I have heard mixed reports of it's reliabilty

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #1 on:** January 25, 2011, 07:50:18 pm »

Not used the stylus but the normal one is Very good.

http://www.dremeleurope.com/dremelocs-uk/Product.jsp;jsessionid=18C82EB28700C1CCF51AC54454D6E1B5.s032?&ccat_id=541&prod_id=9

Dekan · « **Reply #2 on:** January 25, 2011, 10:02:11 pm »

Martin,The Dremel catalogue lists that one as discontinued. Maybe the 8200 10.8V replaces it....

http://www.dremeleurope.com/dremelocs-uk/Product.jsp;jsessionid=1D3B32E216A524CBE5FA68CF5428359D.s032?language=en-GB&ccat_id=2121&prod_id=422

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #3 on:** January 25, 2011, 10:39:49 pm »

Probably... and I think the Stylus is for for lighter duties.

cornishlad · « **Reply #4 on:** January 26, 2011, 12:03:49 pm »

hi, the pistol grip one is discontinued. I bought one about two years ago, and returned it twice for replacement because the battery would not charge.
the instructions seem to give the idea that you can leave it in the holder, so its fully charged when needed. bosch who deal with replacements say no, its not to
be left on charge all the time. the item is non-serviceable, and on the second replacement was sent the pen type one, which so far has been perfect.

tt1 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 26, 2011, 02:14:33 pm »

I have the Dremel model 800 10.8 v li-on rechargeable, it's been brilliant.

gregk9 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 26, 2011, 06:22:10 pm »

A few of my fellow modellers have dremels, they seem to be quite happy with them, "providing" you are not going to use it for any length of time. in other words, dont over heat it, or the motor wont last very long. If possible, try using a cordless drill for the majority of jobs, using the dremel for the more finer and more delicate stuff. Dont simply use the dremel for drilling holes or major sanding/grinding tasks. not if you want it to last

Dekan · « **Reply #7 on:** January 26, 2011, 08:59:17 pm »

Tanks for the info tt1...I will try and find somebody who stocks it, and get some idea of the size and weight...

Myansome · « **Reply #8 on:** January 26, 2011, 09:44:39 pm »

Dremel Tools ------------------------- excellent! Try Amazon uk?

Dekan · « **Reply #9 on:** January 26, 2011, 10:25:00 pm »

I will probably buy from Amazon... but it would be nice to handle it before hand

tt1 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 27, 2011, 01:32:36 pm »

Hi Dekan, nice lightweight and very comfortable to hold/handle with plenty of power.
They're selling on Amazon.
Regards, Tony.

RaaArtyGunner · « **Reply #11 on:** January 27, 2011, 09:57:59 pm »

Because they are battery powered cannot buy from Amazon.

Also amazon US have a 12 volt model

Nobody sends via surface mail it is all air mail

Dekan · « **Reply #12 on:** January 27, 2011, 10:55:43 pm »

Strange... they are available from Amazon.Uk

RaaArtyGunner · « **Reply #13 on:** January 27, 2011, 11:45:56 pm »

Tell me about it.

Has something to do with some batteries are liable to explode in aircraft at altitude??????????????

Digressing, actually had bought and paid for a couple of batteries only to receive email that sale was cancelled unable to dispatch to Australia.

Amazon UK is most likely the same no batterry stuff to OZ, at least by aircraft.

Europe is fine because it can go via the tunnel.

Dekan · « **Reply #14 on:** January 28, 2011, 01:17:21 pm »

Maybe.... its the Lipo paranoia problem

RaaArtyGunner · « **Reply #15 on:** January 28, 2011, 08:09:45 pm »

Quote from: Dekan on January 28, 2011, 01:17:21 pm

Maybe.... its the Lipo paranoia problem

Peter Fitness · « **Reply #16 on:** January 28, 2011, 09:47:42 pm »

The Dremels don't use Lipo (lithium polymer) batteries, but use lithium-ion types, which are unlikely to explode in an aircraft. In fact, it's highly unlikely Lipos would, either. If Li-ion batteries were liable to cause damage at altitude, every commercial flight would be at risk, because most cameras etc now use this type of battery.

I don't understand the thinking behind such a ban

Peter.

RaaArtyGunner · « **Reply #17 on:** January 28, 2011, 11:49:35 pm »

Me neither.

You would think they would use surface mail instead of Airmail.

All those suppliers who won't use surface mail/delivery and only use Airmail are missing out on sales.

PMK · « **Reply #18 on:** January 29, 2011, 12:10:59 am »

My pal Jimmy in California, his son is a Captain for Delta Airlines and was telling me that cell-phone batteries and such are permitted on board due to the fact that the passenger cabin is pressurised, whereas the cargo bay is not. Apparently, a Delta flight was brought down over the Indian Ocean with the loss of everyone on board just because a battery in the non-pressurised cargo bay had exploded. I'm still not sure if he was just jiving me, but spooky stuff nonetheless.

RaaArtyGunner · « **Reply #19 on:** January 29, 2011, 12:21:12 am »

I would not discount that as a reason.

There has been comment on this forum and on the web of the "New geneartion" batteries exploding whilst being charged etc and the reports of batteries exploding in lap tops.

So the simple solution is, over react and ban All batteries.

Which may be fair enough but why not use surface delivery systems where the batteries are not subject to de pressurizing etc.

PMK · « **Reply #20 on:** January 29, 2011, 12:25:21 am »

Good question. But you can bet your bottom dollar that it has something to do with greed/money/stupidity.

Dekan · « **Reply #21 on:** January 29, 2011, 09:54:35 am »

Quote from: PMK on January 29, 2011, 12:25:21 am

Good question. But you can bet your bottom dollar that it has something to do with greed/money/stupidity.

Works for me....BTW a Japanese company set up a battery plant in europe; as battery are heavy and low value.

Shipping a ton of batteries airfreight against a ton of plasama tv's = no contest!

tt1 · « **Reply #22 on:** January 29, 2011, 10:30:02 am »

Interesting posts these, will have to make enquiries when back at work Monday, my work is cargo screening at one of the main airport cargo hubs in Britain servicing the biggest logistics firm in Europe, batteries go out abroad by the box load.

RaaArtyGunner · « **Reply #23 on:** January 29, 2011, 11:56:05 am »

Quote from: tt1 on January 29, 2011, 10:30:02 am

Interesting posts these, will have to make enquiries when back at work Monday, my work is cargo screening at one of the main airport cargo hubs in Britain servicing the biggest logistics firm in Europe, batteries go out abroad by the box load.

Think we will find that is OK as they are packaged as cargo lots.
Problem must be, if sent by Airmail as PMK mentions, must be to much effort/cost/greed to package the batteries to withstand pressure drops.

Dekan · « **Reply #24 on:** January 29, 2011, 02:18:23 pm »

Quote from: tt1 on January 29, 2011, 10:30:02 am

Interesting posts these, will have to make enquiries when back at work Monday, my work is cargo screening at one of the main airport cargo hubs in Britain servicing the biggest logistics firm in Europe, batteries go out abroad by the box load.

Maybe it's economic over a short distance, but lots of AA,s from the far east doubtful... Philips/Sony, last time I checked, had a big battery plant in Belgium. Duracell PP3, Belgium....

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