Parkside rotary tool ("Dremel") review 

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Thanks. :) The Dremel "Speed chuck" and discs (shown in the video) are a lot better so I never went back to the "original" ones that came with the tool. P.S. In this video I've shown a "hack" I did to improve the tool (make it less "wobbly") - it has served me well for over a year now, but I wouldn't say it's durable until at least 5 years have passed: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wewmH588Up4.html

I haven't tried the wired one. For my use, the cordless tool is a lot more practical, so I bought that one only.

This "Keyless Chuck" helped me a lot: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wa2TeZiwDD8.html Relja

It would make sense for all the manufacturers of phones and tools to make a set of standard, universal ports depending on the battery capacity and voltage (along with a set of standard battery voltages and capacities). That is not the case. Bosch battery tools use Bosch chargers. Parkside has their own. The only potential problem I see here is if a user tries to charge the battery using another USB-C charger (a 5 Volt one, for phones and similar).

@@BikeGremlinUS would you be able to check if the device supports QC2.0+ or if the USB cable it comes with just boosts a regular 5V connection to 12V? The latter would make the cable very dangerous for other devices and would be a pretty weird route to go in 2022/2023

@@padraigwastaken the charger gives ~ 12 Volts on its output. It would not work well with most USB-C stuff which use 5 Volts. Relja

See the voltage - I don't think a phone charger will cut it.

@@BikeGremlinUS it does seem to work though. I was hoping for some more definitive advice but you seem unsure yourself. The point is, I've been searching the internet for hours and I can't find any particular charger for this tool anywhere It doesn't seem to exist

Video shows the voltage. If memory serves me, it’s over 12V. Phone charger is about 5V. Over the long run, the battery won’t like that.

Yup - a 12V battery, with a 13V charger. As far as I know, using a 5V phone charger will result in lower capacity when full, and probably ruin the battery capacity relatively quickly.

@@BikeGremlinUS any idea where i can buy a charger? I'll search the internet for hours and I can't find any charger for sale anywhere I only bought this today and I didn't realize I had to try and track down a charger until I looked in the manual. I'm thinking of taking it back to the shop

I'm using it - more and more often. Things I used to do with a file, sand-paper, or a hack-saw I often do with this tool now. But there is a catch: Average pay in my country is about 1/5 (or less) than an average pay in the USA (our min. wage is about $2 per hour). So, if I could buy a Bosch for $60 instead of for around $300, I wouldn't even be looking at this tool. Likewise, if this kind of tool was something I use often (not a few times per month), I'd also look for a better option. Yet, the way things are, I bought Parkside and I must say it gets the job done. Far, far from perfect, but it does work. And I have a lot of tools I need more often that are on my shopping list, before I start saving for a better rotary tool. Hope I've explained well my logic and experience. Edit: My first choice in terms of quality, based on local prices and availability, would be Bosch (one charger and standardized batteries for different tools in their set - not sure if Hitachi does the same, but I don't know that it's available here). And this is what I had to do in order to make Parkside not as bad as it came from the box: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wewmH588Up4.html

@@BikeGremlinUS Yes I understand you. I use my Hitachi for hobby Black Powder antique gunsmithing. I am pondering if I should of keep or return this Lidl tool based on what you and others write. It sounds like you are satisfied with this tool?

Briefly put: yes, I'm happy. It woks OK, so far I would say I'm pleased. Would I buy a better tool when I can afford it, BEFORE this one breaks down? No, unless I started using this tool very often. Would I buy it again, if it got stolen (so it doesn't break down too quickly, but gets missing some other way)? Probably. At least while I have more important tools still to buy. But I'd still seriously consider my budget for Bosch. Does this make sense? :)

@@BikeGremlinUS Yes it has it's useful place. Good job!

Being that occasionally, I need the use of a Rotary tool, and for such, I already have two , a corded Dremel and cordless battery operated Hitachi, that's is enough for me. So I brought back this Lidl Parkside tool. As in my situation, two Rotary tools are enough. I have to say though, for buying a rotary tool at about 20 Euros or $20.00 USD, the multiable evaluations of this Lidl Parkside Rotary Tool, are mostly positive. I think you made valid pointers; that the accessories, like the case, grinding wheels etc, are Flimsy and often not uniformly sized are indeed substantiated. You did right to upgrade with the better Dremel various accessory Bits. For someone like a hobbyist or homeowner who needs an inexpensive Rotary tool for occasional use, this Lidl Parkside battery-powered Rotary tool looks like the ticket.

Not sure I'm following - you mean "accent?" I'm from Serbia - basically the same thing (and language), different flag. :) Edit: Na srpskohrvatskom: :) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4sZ-SB1Ijpw.html

@@BikeGremlinUS učinilo mi se da si iz HR ali neka sve su to naši ljudi! super review! :) Poz iz ZG

@@agram420 Pozdrav za brata Hrvata! :)

There’s a reason for that. Explained in the video.

They sell them without a charger now?! That would make them not worth the price ( ~ 50 euro in total if the charger is sold separately).

@@BikeGremlinUS Excellent video Clear working detail. I searched for a 12V powered adaptor with a usb outlet with no luck too. Then I thought 12V system with usb outlet- the car! It works . Apparently a system needs the right Voltage but will only take the ampage it needs.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quick_Charge Many modern quick charger chargers will support 12v, laptop chargers will often support 5v, 9v, 12v and 19v