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Dremel - 8250 12V Lithium-Ion Battery Cordless Rotary Tool with Brushless Motor
Average customer rating
4.7
(257 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 257 reviews
5 Stars
219
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
4
1 Star
6
97%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Dremel - 8250 12V Lithium-Ion Battery Cordless Rotary Tool with Brushless Motor
Customer Rating
5
So quiet yet so powerful!
on December 30, 2022
Posted by: RockerKitten
from Nebraska
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this so I'd have my own rotary tool and so I could return my dad's that I was borrowing. His is not a Dremel, and I'd never used an actual Dremel brand before, so I was blown away at how much better this cordless tool was than the corded one I had borrowed. I use it to do a rough sand on 3d printed parts to remove layer lines. The previous rotary tool I used kept slowing down every time I placed it to the thing I was sanding and then took some time to speed back up. It was also fairly loud. Imagine my shock when the cordless Dremel was so much quieter and so much more powerful! It doesn't slow down, or if it does it's negligible, and recovers almost instantly after lifting from the item I'm sanding. This has made my job so very much quicker! I'm in love, and now understand why Dremel has the reputation it does and well deserves!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Excellent Product
on December 29, 2022
Posted by: djangoyoda48
from Erie, PA
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this as a Christmas present for my fiancé, and he absolutely loves it! He uses it often at work, and it is reliable and efficient for his trade. We are very happy with the tool and recommend it to anyone.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting dremel.com
Customer Rating
5
Loose the cord
on December 29, 2022
Posted by: 77365
from Greenville IL
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Cordless makes it handier to use. Can now work in more places, trimming plexiglass windshield in my aircraft.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting dremel.com
Customer Rating
1
Broken right out of the gate
on November 30, 2022
Posted by: BobF
from CT
Gender:Male
Charged her up, turned her on. She ran fine through all the speeds. Switched her off then tried turning her back on, nothing... Lights were still on but nobody was home. I had to remove the battery to reset. Tried again several times and same results. Obviously nobody checked this unit before sending her out the door.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from dremel.comBy CSR, ASA, December 5, 2022
We certainly apologize for the poor experience. We're here to help you. If you have an issue with any Dremel product, please contact us. Our friendly and experienced staff would like the opportunity to help resolve any trouble and make it right. A team member already reached out to you to resolve this issue.
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Customer Rating
5
Everything a rotary tool should be
on October 23, 2022
Posted by: IntarsiaArtist
from PA
Gender:Male
I mostly use a rotary tool for detailed wood shaping. For years I had a Dremel 300 and used it a lot, until I wore it out. That unit was basic, but did what I needed. But this unit is so much nicer to use. It runs smoothly and quietly. The switches are much better than my old 300. When I ordered it, I was concerned that maybe it would be too large and heavy to use for extended periods of time. But that’s not the case. It is a great size. It is comfortable to hold, and I can maneuver it precisely. I love the idea of a brushless motor for the longevity it will give. There is nothing not to like - it has it all. I have no regret buying this model over some quality less expensive Dremel models. It’s worth it.
Written by a customer while visiting dremel.com
Customer Rating
5
Initial Review
on July 17, 2022
Posted by: dancrall
from Bremerton WA
Gender:Male
I purchased this as a garage tool for various griding and sharpening tasks. The initial task was for setting points for a TIG welding electrodes. The attachment went on just fine and I was able to grind 4 electrodes to the correct angels in about one minute each. Most of the time involved was adjusting the dust collector to the new location on the grinding attachment. The speed control is excellent and the convenience of the unit, no need to plug in, no cord to get in the way.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting dremel.com
Customer Rating
5
The best out there!
on June 3, 2022
Posted by: RunGuy
from Charleston, SC
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Dremels are surprisingly useful. Before, I would have been hard-pressed to find a need for a rotary tool. It was never top of mind as something I really needed. However, once I got it, I have found numerous handy uses:
Need that screw or nail cut off? Easy. Need to sand some hard to reach corners? Easy. Smooth out a rough edge on some metal? Easy.
And the list goes on. This Dremel is awesome. Battery lasts a long time, charges pretty quickly, and the attachments are easy to use. Can't go wrong!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting dremel.com
Customer Rating
5
Cutting metal is a breeze
on May 18, 2022
Posted by: TomD
from Bloomington, IN
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was on vacation when my Dremel 8250 Cordless Rotary tool arrived, so I couldn't wait to try it out once back home. The packaging is terrific - easy to access the pieces and accessories as well storing the tool itself. My first job was almost immediate. I needed to reduce the length of a garden shepherd's hook for hanging floral baskets. In the time it would have taken me to find, plug in and unspool an extension cord, I had the 1/2 inch round bar cut and ready to put back into the ground. With the metal cutting disk and the quick connect, I was able to take the tool to the work rather than bringing the work to the tool. The battery offered more than enough power to do the job quickly. The 8250 kit made me look smarter than I am!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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