9 May
2013
9 May
'13
11:03 a.m.
10 years ago??!?
10 years ago, they were using NiCd batteries. Assume less than a minute
of full power per charge.
NOW, they use Lithium Ion. If you don't think that there is a difference,
then you haven't tried them.
Err, yes... Li-Ion batteres have this habit of catching fire if you
mis-cahrge them,,,,
I must admit I've never liked recheargeable battereis. They als seem to
have a ridiculously high self-discharge rate, so unless you use the
device all the time (and thus keep it charged) , you will find it flat when
you want to use it. I would always pick the direct-mains powered tool.
Besdies Dremel themselves, there are as many makers of imitation dremels
as there are PC makers. Most are a bit more awkward and clumsy
My expeirince that that the original Dremel has much better bearings than
any fo the knock-offs. The side play in some of the cheaper ones has ot
be seen to be believed. And the genuine Dremel accessories are better
too. Dremel cut-off disks work. Cheap copies break up withing the first
few seconds of use.
-tony