Dremel 8200 Lithium-ion Cordless

For what seems like forever I’ve been using a corded Dremel rotary tool.  Though not a daily used tool in my projects, the Dremel has always been the one that I go to when none other seem to fit the job.  If you have a Dremel, then you know that one of the irritating things that owners usually quickly realize is that the cord is stiff and keeps you tethered to short runs causing you to quickly run for the extension cord.   Dremel set out to resolve this: In comes the Dremel 8200 Cordless with a Lithium-ion battery & charger.

An in depth opinion of this tool can’t be come to as of yet, only because this tool is brand new and I’ve only taken it through the basic test runs.  However, let me offer some initial opinions and we’ll re-review this at a later time once it has seen many hours of use.

First Impressions …Without a doubt, it is sweet to open up a tool only to feel the excitement of what’s to come.  Packed well and included with a handy case, the Dremel makes a strong first impression.  Included with it is a basic bit and abrasive kit — just enough to give you a feel for what you can do, but trust me when I say you’ll need to buy more in no time.  Since this is a cordless tool, you’ll find a single battery (already attached to the tool) and a smallish sized charger to keep you running.

As for the tool itself, it feels solid.  My old Dremel tool — at least 10 years old — is all that I have for comparison, but I can tell you that this one feels like it is built a bit more solid and is hefty.  It is a bit heavier than my old one, but that should be expected since it does have a battery attached.

The 8200 offers a variable speed from 5,000 to 30,000 rpm which will be needed for control and precision in the variety of tasks it will be used for.   In my shop the Dremel is typically used for moderate-to-light power carving and cutting/grinding lighter metals.  With this new model, I plan to experiment more on the power carving side to see how it holds up.

The marketing material reports that the lithium-ion battery holds a charge 6 times longer than standard NiCad batteries — only time will tell.  Other tools that I use frequently with this type of battery do last a bit longer, but 6x would be a miracle in actual use.  Hopefully it will prove me wrong.

One thing I really like about this model out the gate over the my older one is that Dremel separated the speed control from the on/off switch.  This means you can turn the tool off without losing that “perfect” speed from your last use.  This is essential when using a rotary tool for carving because it can take a bit of trial and error to find the speed that cuts best.

See Dremel’s website at: http://www.dremel.com/en-us/Tools/Pages/ToolDetail.aspx?pid=8200

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