Dremel 8260 Cordless Rotary Tool, 2x 12V 3Ah Lithium-Ion
Dremel 8260 Cordless Rotary Tool, 2x 12V 3Ah Lithium-Ion Battery – Multi Tool Kit with 65 Accessories + 5 Attachments, Brushless Motor, Electronic Feedback, Variable Speed 5.000-30.000 RPM, Bluetooth
VERSATILECompatible with all Dremel accessories & attachments for a wide range of applications such as cutting, carving, sanding, drilling, routing, sharpening and more. Ideal with Dremel MAX accessories.
” data-position=”triggerHorizontal” />SAFEWith motor-brake to stop the tool rotating directly when turning it off and secured collet lock button to prevent accidental activation when the tool is running
” data-position=”triggerHorizontal” />LED DISPLAYClear LED screen with battery life indicators, speed control signal, connectivity indication and alarm warning when overloading occurs
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CUTTING
- Fast and convenient cutting.
- Make precise cuts.
CARVING/ENGRAVING
- For fine detailed work.
- Wide variety of carving/engraving applications.
SANDING
- For controlled sanding.
- High-quality finish.
DRILLING
- Precise drilling in a variety of materials.
- Can wander upon entrance and for deep holes.
GRINDING/ SHARPENING
- For fast material removal.
- Grind in tight spaces and hard to reach corners.
Comparison Table.
 Dremel 8260 |  Dremel 8220 |  Dremel 7760 |  Dremel 4250 |  Dremel 3000 | |
| Power | 12 V- 3AH | 12V-2Ah | 3.6V-2Ah | 175W | 130W |
| Speed Range | 5,000-30,000 | 5,000-35,000 | 8,000-25,000 | 5,000-35,000 | 10,000-33,000 |
| Electronic Feedback? | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Brushless Motor? | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Connected with App | Bluetooth | – | – | – | – |
| Versatility Meter | High | High | Basic | High | Intermediate |
What is the Dremel App and how should it be used with the Dremel 8260?
The Dremel app allows you to control, monitor and manage your 8260. Gain more control over your tool and projects; receive tool management and performance alerts, accessory guidance, and more – all from your smartphone or tablet.
Do I need the Dremel app to operate this tool?
No the tool can be operated independently from the Dremel app however the Dremel app has connectivity features to the 8260 which will enhance your experience with the tool.
What is the Brushless Technology? How does a Brushless Motor improve the performance and life of the 8260?
Brushless motors are more powerful and efficient than brushed motors, as the motor uses a permanent magnet as opposed to wound wire coils. They require less maintenance as the brushes in the motor don’t need to be replaced.
What type of applications are recommended to do with the 8260?
Sanding, Grinding / Sharpening, Cleaning / Polishing, Carving / Engraving, Drilling, Cutting and Routing
| Weight: | 5.23 kg |
| Dimensions: | 44.3 x 24.9 x 24 cm; 5.23 Kilograms |
| Model: | 8260 |
| Part: | F0138260JG |
| Colour: | Multi |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Required: | Yes |
| Batteries Included: | Lithium Ion |
| Manufacture: | Dremel |
| Dimensions: | 44.3 x 24.9 x 24 cm; 5.23 Kilograms |
| Quantity: | 1 |
I bought this in the Amazon sale and saved about 30. Not much more to say really other than the price of accessories is disproportionate. I find the knock-off equivalents to be of equally good quality or better. I think with Dremel you are paying for the name but the tool itself is excellent.
2 of the other accessories were missing from the pack – Amazon resolved this with me, so check you have everything.
The case is impressive, although the accessories are a bit thrown together into a small box.
I’m sure I’ll find plenty of other uses for it, so happy with the purchase.
There’s a few little job’s need doing with this around the house, i used it today for the 1st time, the neighbour has put long, very pointed screw’s through the fence panel, pointed end my side.
They were easily cut off.
Looking forward to using it more.
The tool itself is versatile and easy to use and so far appears to be perfect for small jobs across a range of materials. It’s also handy that it comes in its own tool box that holds the main DREMEL tool plus all the components, and which saves having to buy yet another storage box.
I’ve only used this a handful of times but it’s been a great tool so far.
I used it to clean up my old Estwing hammer which is over 30 years old and had become very rusty and lacklustre (see photos)
The hammer came up great using a combination of an orbital sander and then the Dremel tool with sanding drum attachments to finish all the fiddly bits. I did need to charge the battery after a while but it’s fully charged again in just under an hour so I got on with other stuff while waiting and then came back to finish the job
Its good but i should have gone for the electric instead of battery…bought 3 batteries so could have one charging whilst using other two…I still run the 3 batteries down before wanting to finish -but im not going to be buying any more batteries!!…will be cool for camping / taking with on adventure…depends what you want to use it for?! ..the tool loses power gradually then stops rather than stops when cant go the speed you stuck it on -i dont realise its slowed down until its stopped (and wondered why it wasnt working as well?)..you put new battery in and its like a new machine! (Bit like changing from used sandpaper to new sandpaper?)…I still like the tool- ill probably end up buying a mains one too!…just thought id suggest you take an extra second to decide if you want battery powered or mains thats all.
I went for the 45 piece kit partly because of a deal, partly because it included the LED light, and I couldn’t source this on its own anywhere. Aaaaand… its utter crap. A really bad design, reminds me of how things used to be designed in the pre-internet days before reviews encouraged ‘ease of use’ improvements.
This LED light is bad, and the main reason for my review. It’s held together by a single screw held in by a washer. If this screw is tight, the on-off switch is often too stiff to move. If the screw isn’t too tight the light sometimes goes off when the dremel is in use, or if the end cap is tight. The on-off switch is activated by a tatty blue plastic slider that latches roughly onto a toggle switch, and is quite hard to line up when reassembling. When unscrewing the cover (required to replace batteries) the screw pushes the main light away from the cover, leaving the screw extended in the cover. It should be unwound (as picture) to stand any chance of lining the slider up with the switch and switch hole.
The battery compartment is just the gap between the board and a contact, and I think it is this which lets one battery move when the screw is too tight and makes the light fail. There is nothing to hold the batteries in place except the cover that seems to flex sometimes. The whole design is just tenth rate.
The other tools are well known to me and mostly work very well, loses a star for the horrendous light.
I first borrowed a 3.7v tool and that was useless for most of the tasks I had.
I had high hopes for the 8v type, which I also borrowed, but that still couldn’t get all the jobs done.
Then came Prime day and I got this kit for a very reasonable 87.49.
It doesn’t have the power of the corded Dremel 4000, which I already own. I’m guessing that the power of the 8220 is about 100W (the 4000 is 175W), but if I’m up a ladder, I don’t want an extension lead, so I’d rather be cordless than have the extra power. There wasn’t a task that I had saved up that I couldn’t complete, including grinding out a hard knot in resin laden wood stair tread.
The carry case is the most important ‘accessory’, although I’m sure I can use the side grip and shaping platform. There was a good range of tools in the set including a speedclic mandrel and 5 wheels.
I recommend you buy the Dremel 4486 Keyless Chuck (ASIN: B0002SMMY2), so you don’t need to faff about with the ‘horrid little spanner’. The EZ twist nose is just not as easy.
The best thing about buying a Dremel, is that you know the Dremel accessories and tools will fit. The chuck mentioned above doesn’t fit any of the tools I borrowed.