Dremel MultiPro Cordless 7700-02 20,000 RPM Two-Speed 7.2V Rotary Tool System w/50 Accessories

Manufacturer: Dremel List Price: $77.79 Our Price: $42.49

A poor long term choice While the capabilities of all Dremel products are excellent, this suffers from poor battery life. Mine lasted less than 40 hours of use, and replacements are not available from retailers such as Lowes and Home Depot. With replacements batteries at Amazon for $20 or direct from the manufacturer at $25, unless you really, really need a cordless, spend the extra money up front and go for a 300 series. You will soon recoup the extra cost. short lasting battery and no power at all Pros: -small and cheap Cons: -Long charge time required -Ni-Cd batteries inside can't provide enough power to the motor -motor is not nearly powerfull enough for anything harder than plastic or wood -fully charged batteries are running dry in 7-10 min of continuous work -switch design is VERY BAD. it's tended to turn itself ON from slightest touch - very dangerous if you have some cutting head installed at that time. CONCLUSION: don't buy it for your kids, and if you need to work with it for more than just 5 min - then take a corded version and look for more power too, because this obe sucks real bad handy but be sure you know battery capacity This is a handy tool but the battery life is weak. For example, a battery on full charge will not last all the way through cutting a 2" x 4" hole in a metal downspout. If you decide you want this Dremel anyway, say because you value its small size, be sure to buy a spare battery. VERY Useful Project and Household Tool This item would receive 5 stars, since its usefulness easily merits 5 stars, however there is a problem with the kit I bought. They do not come with the Dremel chuck that makes it convenient to change from one bit to another. The collet-nut system it comes with is time consuming and I don't like it. I had to purchase the chuck separately. The only other negative thing I can think of regarding it is that it should be less expensive to buy an additional rechargeable battery to go with it. Otherwise, this is a great tool and I would recommend it to anyone for crafts or around-the-house projects.