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Considering battery powered Dremel or other.

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I am currently using a Proxxon rotary tool that requires the power unit. I only use the rotary tool and the pen sander. I've stopped using the belt sander attachment. It causes too much damage too quickly. I am getting tired of the power cords and all the tangling. My Dremel is wired and it also is a pain to move around so I only use it with the shaper/router table.
I was thinking of simplifying my set up with a battery powered unit. My use is general to our hobby.

Dremel has a 12-volt battery unit as other companies have their own brands.
So,
Any thoughts or recommendations. Thinner is better but power/torque is boss.
Thanks
 
Rich, check out the discussion here

Discussion - What are the Rotary tools in your tools chest?

While browsing many posts, daily, I came across where members are using rotary tools for various tasks. Members use these tools to shape the planks, fair the frames, not to mention as parts of the jigs, and all other tasks you can think of. Whether the rotary tool knocks out metal grinding or...
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