Reddit reviews Dremel 8050-N/18 Micro Cordless Rotary Tool Kit with Docking Station- Engraver, Polisher, and Detail Sander- Ideal for Glass Engraving, Wood Carving, Sanding, Polishing, and Cutting- 18 Accessories

Can you afford to drop $110 on a proper workspace? If so, buy the following:

• 48" x 24" Folding Table
  
• 2 x Swing Arm Desk Lamp
  
• Power Strip with 6' Cord
  
• Screws
  
• Zip ties
  
  

1. Use a power screwdriver to attach the two lamp bases to the corners of the table.
   
   
2. Photocopy the underside of the power strip. Using this photocopy as a guide, install 2 screws into the underside of the table and then attach the power strip to the underside of the table.
   
   
3. Insert the first lamp into its base and plug it into the power strip. Gather up the excess cord and secure it with a zip tie. Repeat with the second lamp.
   
   
4. Plug the power strip into a wall.
   
   Congratulations, you now have a 4' x 2' workspace with excellent lighting that is easy to disassemble and tuck under your bed or against a wall.
   
   You can store your paints in a lidded box, such as the ones that most GW vehicle models are sold in. When you have more money to invest in a workspace, I recommend picking up a paint organizing system. I personally use The Rack Paint Master with an additional small straight section. This nearly perfectly reaches from one end of the table to the other, leaving a large area in which to paint. The nice thing about the Rack is that it splits apart for easier storage. Still will take up some space, but it's nice if you need to put away your entire workspace.
   
   As you expand your collection of tools, you can add a micro dremel, which is super useful (especially if you have to pin lots of metal models), and you'll already have a place to plug in the charger.

https://www.amazon.com/Dremel-8050-N-18-Rotary-Accessories/dp/B015DVN4E4/ref=sr_1_12?crid=1GBB19K4MW2HE&keywords=dremel+tool&qid=1572760512&sprefix=dreme%3B%2Caps%2C253&sr=8-12

I love this one. I've used the pet version and hate it.

Dremel is a name brand for hand held rotary tools. I have and have had several so I will give you my .02

Vacuum powered - You connect it to a shop vac or other vacuum and the suction powers it, while this may sound good on the surface I can't see this having anykind of power from this I suggest avoiding it.

Cordless - Battery powered, I have had several. You get less torque than with a corded version, and they run down. I do have their new micro version and I like it so far, but cordless will always be a balance between power and battery life.

Corded - Best bet IMHO, get more features for less money than with the cordless and do not have to worry about waiting for one to charge.

Suggested Features -

• Do not stick with a single speed version, go with variable speed. In fact the more speed options the better IMHO. Different bits require different speeds, for example a cutting bit needs to run quicker than a wire brush.
  
  
• Multi Tool chuck - Some bits come in different diamters, this one will take them all. I love this and have replaced the old style chuck on all of my units.
  
  Bits - This will depend on what you want to use it for. I use my Dremels for everything from mixing epoxy to cutting and sanding everything (metal, wood, foam, fiberglass, etc). You can get more for your money if you buy a family of bits in a kit (example) but a few bits I have found most useful are:
  
  
• Sanding drum - then you buy the different sleves that slide over the tip and come in different grits. Again look for kits.
  
  
• Cut off disk - Go for the re-enforced ones like this
  
  
• carbide disk - Love this thing it cuts wood and softer material very well.
  
  
• carbide bits Come in many shapes and sizes, I find that they work well for shaping wood and softer materials.
  
  NOTE Like most power tools, a rotary tool takes a bit of practice, they can get away from you and eat up material (including your jeans and leg) if you are not careful. I have found that 90 percent of the time a light touch.. pull back.. and light touch.. pull back is the best method.
  
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I didn't like the pet-geared dremel, because the form was really clunky. It's shape and size was really awkward to hold against my dog's paw. They have this flared base to accommodate the battery that makes it feel unbalanced and unnatural in the hand. Did a little roaming at the hardware store and found this other Dremel branded tool. This is my preferred dremel and it's so amazing. Although it is more expensive (regularly $80, but I saw it go down to as low as $63 earlier this season):

1)it is very comfortable to hold. My hand doesn't get any fatigue using it. It's highly reviewed for people doing non-nail trimming applications because the form is so good in the hand.

2)It comes with a nifty charging station.

3)It has five speeds vs two. If you're still getting your dog used to it's nails filed, this low speed is mellow.

4) Comes with lots of other 18 accessories for other applications, making it versatile for other things around the house or projects.

5) It's pretty quiet (see video demonstrating it's sound level).

The next time you're at a hardware store, I'd recommend looking for the Dremel demos and holding it in your hand. The better shape alone vastly improved the design for dremels. Go try it out. It will feel like a dream in your hand.

A limitation of the dremel micro and other cordless dremels is that if you have multiple dogs (because you're a groomer, breeder, handler), I'd be afraid of this model running out of power. For that reason, I imagine this model wouldn't work for them as well when a corded one does the job without energy issues.

I'm sorry to hear it, that sounds very sad and it must be tough to try to get her to a confident and happy place (although it sounds like she is in a very happy place living with you!). I imagine changing owners must be really hard on a dog also, especially one that is as glued to its people as dobes usually are, which could maybe make even previously normal things scary too.


I have this dremel (with the sander, not the pumpkin carving tip, of course...) https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B015DVN4E4/r - the smaller rechargeable ones like this one still make noise but they're quieter than the big plug-in full size Dremel.

Some additions to /u/iNeedAValidUserName's list (sorry if it wasn't clear, we own the same dogs):

• Dremel was about $80-90. You can find "pet dremels" for cheaper but for dogs especially bigger ones with hard, big nails, you don't wanna cheap out on it. This one was on sale a few days ago and is an example of a higher quality one, unsure if it is still. You can also pay someone to do it for you at about $12 a pop. We got burned on that with our first dog though and are living through the consequences so we are doing all the maintenance and grooming ourselves, at least for a little while, for this puppy.
  
• Training classes are pretty cheap around here in relation to the cost of living because we are blessed with some of the best dog trainers in the country within the Bay Area of all styles of training, and people who have trained under them/use their techniques. I really suggest you take training classes early on, it will make your life so much easier, and if neither of you guys are experienced with dogs, good puppy classes. Sirius is a pretty good school founded by Ian Dunbar and is about $200 for 5 sessions; you can start taking classes as early as 8 weeks old. I usually mention it to novice pet dog owners because it teaches you a lot about dog behavior and stuff like housebreaking. We take classes elsewhere, as we have experience puppy rearing - Deep Peninsula DTC trains on Mondays at Rengstorff Park and has a puppy class which is $90/session. We really like Reena, the trainer there and we were really happy to get a spot there; the class is outdoors though which is an insanely distracting environment. A lot of novice or first-time dog owners can get frustrated in this kind of environment. Our "main" dog training club is Town & Country DTC in San Jose, which trains Thursday nights. We love their program as a whole and they don't have a regular "puppy" class, but a beginner class you can start your dog at 4 months at. It's all the same to me. The trainers for that class are fantastic. Everyone teaches things a little bit differently so it's good to know a few different methods just in case your puppy doesn't respond to one of them.
  
• If you want your dog to socialize with age appropriate puppies it's good to do that while they are smaller as many have size restrictions of 15-20 pounds. Adobe Dog Training hosts it Saturday morning for $15 in Los Altos but we never got to bring our puppy there because there is a size restriction. Places like Petsmart and Costco have them too.
  
• Age-appropriate chews can get pretty expensive. We use 12" bully sticks with our puppy and we bought a huge bulk pack of them before we brought him home for $45 on an Amazon flash sale. Packs that size are like $60 a bag from most vendors. Occasionally they sell them at Costco.
  
• You can probably buy an okay high velocity dryer for around $250 on Amazon. We just want a specific one for our purposes. You can also take your dog to Pet Food Express in Palo Alto and wash em to the tune of $15/wash, or about $12 if you buy them 4 at a time.
  
• I noticed some people on r/samoyeds have been recommending harnesses to you guys for loose leash walking. This is good, but a caveat - harnesses will often times get really pricy because your puppy is growing very quickly. Another thing is that some harnesses do restrict movement or can change your dog's gait in not a good way, so it's good to speak to your breeder about it before buying one. Mine pretty much strongly discourages her buyers from buying Easy Walk harnesses. We are currently training our dog to LLW with a variety of layered training methods so we currently have him only on a martingale collar, no harness, and don't need to use collar corrections. We do go through a lot of cheese, though. Part of the reason for this is because we want him to pull under different contexts in the future and we want to actually have him associate harnesses with it being okay to pull.
  
• Ah yes, tangential puppy damage. My lower energy small dog destroyed my $120 pair of glasses, my $200 handbag, and a custom 100 ft. ethernet cable in less than a week once she started teething. So that is something to have to prepare for. Our dog isn't teething yet and the most he's done is put an inch tear in the shoes I wear to work every day, but we are nowhere near out of the woods yet.

Based on the picture she sent me I’m pretty confident it’s this one

I love my Dremel's and use them for many things around the house. Here is a quick general rundown of my opinion. Avoid the one that can be powered by a vacum like a shop vac. Corded Dremels will have more torque than the battery powered ones. The first cordless I had I did not like, but the new one I love. As for corded, I believe the largest difference in models is the number of different speeds. I suggest going with one that offers a large number of speeds, as different materials require different RPMs to cut effectively. Let me know if you any other questions.

I failed at Reddit. I meant to link the dremel 8050-n. It has a built in rechargeable battery. The only downside is the price. Dremel 8050-N/18 Micro Rotary Tool Kit with 18 Accessories https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015DVN4E4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_4ROsxbNX7EJJ0