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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
Hands down, the best rotary tool available.
on May 10, 2022
Posted by: Ron W
from Okeechobee, Florida
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the second rotary tool powered by battery that I have come across, and the first one, a Ryobi 18v was nothing but a disappointment. When I received the Dremel 8250 I was rather skeptical as to how it would work out when compared to my corded Dremel 400. I was really surprised at how light the tool is and it really falls into the hand quite easily. I utilized this tool as well as another Dremel that I will review separately. I have an old MG that I have been working on for a few years now, and one of the small projects on the car was to repair the rear tail light lens assembly. The lenses are retained by a screw at the bottom, and a pot metal tab at the top that slides into the chrome retaining ring. Being this is really not a very good design, they break quite easily. I thought this would be a good project for the new Dremel tool. Since I was in the process of converting the lights to LED units, I needed to remove the original lamp holding fixture. As you can see in the photos, I used a small carbide bit, and the 8250 chewed right through the tough steel. This did not slow the tool down at all. I used one of the sanding wheels to clean up some of the corrosion. Again the 8250 did this without heating up at all. To repair the top tab, I used a piece of aluminum, and cut it out with the Dremel. The grinding and cutting wheels did their job quite nicely forming the aluminum to the required shape. I know this is a lot of words to write, but I needed to show the amount of work that the 8250 with its 3ah battery did all of these things on a single charge. The tool did not heat up much, unlike my corded unit which would get too hot to handle. The included small tools are pretty much the standard stuff you get with any Dremel product, and does include an EZ change mandrel for the included cutting/grinding wheels. The charger is pretty good, and charges the battery fairly quickly. If I had one thing that I would change with this tool is a second battery. I think an additional battery would make this a great tool to take while combing junkyards for old rusty British cars.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting dremel.com
Customer Rating
5
Works wonderfully
on May 3, 2022
Posted by: gabby715
from DFW Texas
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This rotary tool is one of the best I have ever used. I was a little apprehensive at first with it being wireless, I just knew it wasn't going to have the power that my corded version did. I am pleased to say I was absolutely wrong. This rotary tool is very powerful and works just as well if not better than my wired version. I say may be better because it is more versatile than my corded version. I am able to move about my work space freely and not tethered down to a location near a plug. It charges quickly and the carrying bag is an added bonus. I can't wait to continue using this in my projects. Can't recommend this enough!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting dremel.com
Customer Rating
4
Dremel 8250
on April 30, 2022
Posted by: BlairyP
from Corinth, TX
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Dremel 8250 comes with a 12V battery pack and charge station. The battery life is sufficient for many project uses. Packing is clean, with nice carry case that actual allows you to fit everything back into the bag without feeling like you have to fight it. Comes with 4 small cutting disks. 1 for plastic material and 3 for metal. Comes with a small metal wrench. This product is usable for cutting very small items. For example, you could cut through PVC pipe easily. With respect to the metal cutting discs, I find very few practical applications for this. I have tried to use this on a automotive shock bolt and went through several cutting discs as they are simply not designed to cut through something that strong or thick. So from a practical standpoint, I could see using the metal discs for trimming off nails and screws that you cannot remove with a hammer or pliers or a bulky cutting wheel. This is not a cutting wheel. Additionally, if you are trying to cut a perfect line, I would say that would be difficult as well. You will need to be careful to keep track of the wrench. It is very small and would be easy to misplace. But the carry case is nice and should be used.
Overall, a nice tool that can be used for small household projects but I question the real practical usage of this. Maybe I would go to this after I have tried everything else. Be prepared to spend more money on the cutting discs. They do not last.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting dremel.com
Customer Rating
4
Perfect companion to my laser cutter
on April 29, 2022
Posted by: Craftygramma
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I recently bought a laser printer, and while I loved the concept, I was not 100% satisfied with the results I was getting. I quickly learned that the Dremel 8250 is a nearly perfect companion tool for the laser, allowing me to quickly and easily fix the issues I was dealing with. One of the biggest problems was removing the laser char, no matter what substrate I was working with. The 8250 does an excellent job of cleaning up laser char on wood and MDF cuts, using a bristle brush. A lot of people use alcohol, nail polish remover, and various other harsh chemicals to remove char, but the Dremel is much quicker and does a better job with no worries of damaging the wood/MDF. Using transfer tape on the substrate does minimize char, but the price of transfer tape is insanely high, and rules out that option for me.
Another issue with laser cutting is sharp edges; I use the 8250 and a fine grit sanding disk to give the edges a quick "once over" and soften the edges quickly and easily. It does require a light touch because you are only taking off the edge. I tried mounting the 8250 too my work bench, but I found it easier to control with the tool in my hand. Sharp edges are even worse with laser cut acrylic; a 240 grit sanding disk or band followed up with a felt polishing wheel gives perfectly smooth, polished, professional looking edges.
I also use the 8250 with a variety of accessories when working with leather. The laser is inconsistent when etching and engraving leather, so I use the 8250 to even things out and create better depth and texture in the leather. With so many carving/engraving accessories available to use on leather, I am just beginning to see the potential, but it has been a game changer for me with leather working! The time I save using the Dremel 8250 is incredible. It definitely has a learning curve with leather working, but the end results are well worth the time invested to figure out what speed and accessory works best for a particular project. I no longer sand or slick my leather edges by hand; the Dremel does a better job in a fraction of the time.
Another issue with laser cutting is sharp edges; I use the 8250 and a fine grit sanding disk to give the edges a quick "once over" and soften the edges quickly and easily. It does require a light touch because you are only taking off the edge. I tried mounting the 8250 too my work bench, but I found it easier to control with the tool in my hand. Sharp edges are even worse with laser cut acrylic; a 240 grit sanding disk or band followed up with a felt polishing wheel gives perfectly smooth, polished, professional looking edges.
I also use the 8250 with a variety of accessories when working with leather. The laser is inconsistent when etching and engraving leather, so I use the 8250 to even things out and create better depth and texture in the leather. With so many carving/engraving accessories available to use on leather, I am just beginning to see the potential, but it has been a game changer for me with leather working! The time I save using the Dremel 8250 is incredible. It definitely has a learning curve with leather working, but the end results are well worth the time invested to figure out what speed and accessory works best for a particular project. I no longer sand or slick my leather edges by hand; the Dremel does a better job in a fraction of the time.
The only reason I did not give this a 5-star rating is because I feel Dremel should include more accessories to really explore versatility of this rotary tool. I have been using Dremel tools for many years, and I'm familiar with the accessory line up, but I would like to see a bigger variety included with the tool. This 8250 came with 4 cutting wheels, and I don't use cutting wheels very often. I love that the 8250 is cordless, but ideally, the cordless models would include 2 batteries, so you always have one fully charged.
I have this 8250 designated as a companion tool to my laser cutter, and I love the results I achieve! I highly recommend this tool for anyone working with a laser cutter; it is the difference between homemade and professionally made!
Written by a customer while visiting dremel.com
Customer Rating
5
This is a powerhouse tool
on April 28, 2022
Posted by: Peter Ward
from Long Island, New York
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] After getting through the unboxing which an easy operation. The tool weight was a delight to hold but I was supprised the power of this battery operated tool. My wifes sink had blocked as normal the Dremel was grabbed to make a snake to grip the hair and gunge which I knew would be deep into the sink trap. I use the tool to roughen the edge of a rod of silver steel weling rod. I had to adjust the speed as on first try, as it cut through the rod lighting fast. Slowing down enabled me to complete my quick design, and within half an hour the wife was happy with the basin. I have used it several since to carve and smooth with various bits attached. I had to recharge it for the first time today, surprised the battery power and time of use. Great tool every home should have one.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting dremel.com
Customer Rating
5
Great Cordless Tool
on April 26, 2022
Posted by: BDB3
from Apache Junction, AZ
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this tool from Dremel for free to review. I really like this tool. It's cordless which is super convenient. Even though it's cordless and runs on a battery, it still has more than enough power.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting dremel.com
Customer Rating
5
Best cordless rotary tool yet
on April 25, 2022
Posted by: Greg B
from SW Michigan USA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is by far the best cordless rotary tool I have ever used. It has plenty of power, and a great battery life. The variable speed control is very effective, quite a range from the lowest speed to the highest speed. It comes with a small accessory kit and case. Contains a wrench, arbor and 4 cutting wheels.
This takes the standard dremel bits so it will work with any you already own. It comes with one 12v 3.0Ah Lithium Ion battery and charger. I dont know if its just me, but I love how this thing sounds when its running.
It feels very solid and it has a good amount of weight to it. It does feel a little large in my hands, but only a little.
This takes the standard dremel bits so it will work with any you already own. It comes with one 12v 3.0Ah Lithium Ion battery and charger. I dont know if its just me, but I love how this thing sounds when its running.
It feels very solid and it has a good amount of weight to it. It does feel a little large in my hands, but only a little.
Pros:
Nice Sturdy and solid tool
Comes with charger, battery and accessories
Lots of control in speed selection with variable speed wheel
Long battery life
Nicely packaged
Nice soft sided storage case
Nice Sturdy and solid tool
Comes with charger, battery and accessories
Lots of control in speed selection with variable speed wheel
Long battery life
Nicely packaged
Nice soft sided storage case
Cons
These re very minor
Its a little large in the hand (but still feels good)
Only comes with 1 battery
These re very minor
Its a little large in the hand (but still feels good)
Only comes with 1 battery
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting dremel.com
Customer Rating
5
8250-5 dremel
on April 25, 2022
Posted by: MIKE CRISAFULLI
from weymouth ma
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] this tool was better than the last they just keep getting better and better ! I have to say every time I use a Dremel made tool my work improves ! My customers rave about my accuracy! The durability and the way this tool is made is just the best way to work!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting dremel.com