Best Cordless Dremel Rotary Tool? Chicago Electric, Dremel 8220, Dremel 8260, Milwaukee M12 2460-20

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Harbor Freight

Chicago Electric

Dremel 8220

Milwaukee M12

Dremel 8260

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[electrolove]

Wow virtually no one does reviews like this! As an engineer I highly appreciate it. Real data, real comparison. Awesome . Thanks.

[marcberm]

My corded model 395 type 4 Dremel was one of the first tools I bought with my own money back in 1995. Still going strong close to 30 years later.

[MichaelGrantMusic]

One of the best and most honest tool reviews. Thank you for being a straight shooter. This review helped me a lot

[eosjoe]

Good review. I chose the Milwaukee because I already have M12 and M18 tools. I also got it on sale for $78 (bare tool) so that really added to the value. I added the Dremel quick cap as it fits the threads on the Milwaukee perfectly and eliminates the need for the wrench.

[reasonablebeing]

Dremel all the way for me. I bought my corded dremel 50 years ago when I was a teenager and it is still going strong. I am retiring and moving to all cordless tools after we downsize so this was very helpful. I have milwaukee 12V but I will grab the 8260.

[UNgineering]

Excellent review! One suggestion, if I may, to have a consistent force applied, you can stabilize the tool itself (or affix it to a base) and lower a rebar of the same weight onto it without applying additional pressure.

[waltp]

Nice comparison. I ordered the 8220 for $89. I haven't got it yet. It comes with an accessory kit, battery and charger. The Milwaukee 2460-20 is $99 just for the tool. Another $52 for 2 batteries, $17 for a charger and no accessories. That makes the Dremel a much better deal.

[hanseyluzor]

Thank you for a great comparison. Yes, the 8260 uses Bosch brand green series (home and garden) 2 or 2.5 or 3 ah batteries. Dremel is also under warranty and service from the Bosch brand in Europe.

[frankjlopes]

I purchased both the Milwaukee m12 brushless rotary and the Dremel 8260, I love them both, Thanks for the review

[SuperMurrayb]

Good review with useful information. My Milwaukee 2460-20 burnt out after a few minutea of moderate use while cutting some aluminum down spouts. Total time on the tool was only a couple of hours. Now it just flashes when I turn it on. Looking online I saw it is a common problem. Replaced the 2460-20 with a Dremel 8220 because I need a tool that is reliable. What does not make sense is how the 2460-20 can have so many four and five star reviews.

[elkabong]

Thanks for the in-depth demo. All I can say is; you know your brand is the one to beat when the brand name becomes synonymous with the type of tool. So, “Dremel” is like “Kleenex!”

[joshuahershberger]

I just got the Milwaukee M12 as a free tool with a charger/battery package from Home Depot. They have and online only deal right now you get a charger and two batteries with a free tool for $129.99.

[Stix-hbbk]

Thanks for giving the country of manufacture. That matters, but I hope one day the USA will be back in that mix. It’s such a crying shame it’s not.

[oneonlynono]

Mate thank You heaps for your Video ... I didn't have to go for a Lengthy research to choose for the Best Cordless Rotary Tool... you are a Legend

[StrongmanLovesAnimals]

The Dremel can charger faster if you use a bosch 12v charger too!

[dermotheaney]

Instantly subscribed from just this video, the professional science method of the reviewing is remarkable. Thank you.

[dillonkoch]

I have had my M12 milwaukee dremal for almost a year now. The 2amp battery barely lasts through a small job. But you slap a 6amp on there and it's a whole different animal. I have the M12 3/8 ratchet to. Soon I'll be getting the long neck 3/8 as well.

[johnmckee]

I recently bought a HF Braun on sale for 39.99.
I've yet to recharge it, after much use. Much more powerful than my old cordless dremel tool.

[angelrivera]

perfect review .. my first rotary tool was a drimel.. I been use them since 20 years ago.. and I still use them till now.. many brands came and go.. but the best stills on..

[Jbenner]

I have the milwaukee and it's been great so far and having the m12 platform is what I think sets it a step above especially when you can put one of the bigger 12 volt batteries on it and it lasts forever