Dremel Tool 8220 Review

ByJanel
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Dremel offers a line of versatile tools including rotary and oscillating tools perfect for the the Do-it-Yourself jobs around your home. Their rotary tools are a hand-held power tool that when used with a range of available accessories can be used for a range of tasks including projects for repair, remodeling, and restoration. The rotary tool uses a spinning motion while an oscillation tool has similar applications but uses a rapid side-to-side motion to complete it’s tasks.

One of Dremel’s latest rotary tools is their 8220 model which offers a high performing, versatile tool. Here’s its product description: “The Dremel 8220 variable-speed cordless rotary tool offers the highest performance and versatility of all Dremel cordless rotary tools.

The strength of its motor facilitates maximum performance at all speed levels. The ability to use all existing Dremel accessories and attachments let the Dremel 8220 complete a wide range of projects. A slim ergonomic body provides a 360-degree grip zone for control in any position.

Powered by 12VMAX Lithium-ion battery technology, the Dremel 8220 has a 33% longer run-time than the Dremel 8200 cordless rotary tool when cutting screws.”

  • 33% longer run time compared to the Dremel 8200 when cutting screws
  • Can be used with all Dremel attachments and accessories
  • Lithium-ion battery maintains charge up to 2 years while in storage
  • Variable speed from 5,000 to 30,000 rpm provides maximum control and precision
  • Separate on/off switch and speed control retains speed setting for the perfect speed every time
  • EZ Twist™ nose cap with wrench for fast accessory changes
  • Cool-running ball bearing construction for smooth and quiet operation
  • Comfort grip housing for easier handling and better control
  • Next Generation high-capacity 12V MAX Lithium-ion battery for longer run times compared to the Dremel 8200
  • Two Year Warranty

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My husband is an avid DIY’er but often is lacking just the right tool to help him finish the job. We were thrilled to be able to check out the Dremel 8220 rotary tool. With Halloween right around the corner, I instantly thought carving a pumpkin would be the perfect first project with our new tool.

We started with my 2 year old’s teeny tiny pumpkin and used the dremel tool to cut out a pumpkin face! Next, we borrowed one of the templates from the Dremel website with a spider in a web design that my 4 year old loved.

We drew on the pattern and then got to work etching out the pumpkin rather than carving it to help the pumpkin last longer as we still have a lot of heat here in Arizona. It was a little bit hard to made lines that felt distinct when they overlapped even though they are different depths.

Still, it was fun to do something totally different as I’ve never only etched a design into a pumpkin. It looks pretty good and better in person than you can see here. In the future, I would choose a pattern that wouldn’t need to have overlapping lines if choosing to only etch and not have any cuts or holes.

The Dremel 8220 rotary tool was really easy to use and I caught on to using it really quickly. It shape and design makes it pretty easy to hold and it will be great for use in small and tight spaces on other projects when you don’t have room for a big saw or drill in your space. I know we will find tons of additional uses for our new rotary tool in the years to come.

Dremel offers tons of how-to’s and tutorials to help you get started with their tools. Check out this tutorial on How to Carve a Pumpkin!

You can find Dremel products and accessories at Lowes, Home Depot, Amazon, and other retailers.

Disclosure: I received a Dremel 8220 tool and kit in exchange for my honest review. I was not compensated in any other manner. The opinions expressed above are my own and any claims should be verified on the sponsor’s site.


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364 Comments

  18. I’d like to make the autumn celebration wreath. They are so expensive in the stores, and this one looks great.

  28. A project I’d like to do is the Pumpkin Carving. It would be great to make a fancy carving like that for Halloween.

  77. I would love to cut my finger off with the Saw max LOL kidding! The Saw-Max looks like something that would be handy to have!

  106. would like to try the

    Build a Wood Toy Car project. Our son would love it!

    brich22 at earthlink dot net

  110. Making a gourd birdhouse looks interesting!

    (tannawings at gmail dot com on rafflecopter)

  119. The pet nail grooming tool…Cutting dog nails is a pain and that would definitely make things faster.

  144. Multi-Max™

    USED FOR:

    Repairing, remodeling and restoring. Perfect for sanding in tight corners, removing grout and cutting pipe.

  147. I’d like to try the project with terracotta lights.

    Lieutcrunch27 (at) gmail (dot) com

  194. I could use the Multi-Max Cordless Oscillating Tool so I could give it to hubby to sand several doors in our home.

  208. Gourd birdhouse! YES it is one project I would LOVE to do.. I can’t have enough birdhouses, and so many birds do use the gourds.

  209. there is NO other tool I want other than the Dremel… I have wanted one of these for a while now.. But if I could have two, I’d want the Trio also! A dremel is on my wanted list… hubby are you listening???
    C

  231. yet another bookmarked page I have to check out alot 🙂 going to love following & pinning Dremel on pinterest. I love the idea of the Engraving Candles that they shared. I will be doing that this week I assure you since I love to free hand draw and paint as I do & I will carve & make some lodged themed designs on some of my pillar candles and then hand paint in on some of the dephts of the cut designs. Love that idea! Thanks
    [email protected]

  232. This granny loves her tools lol, I use them almost daily in my workshop. Dremel is without a doubht the best in quailty tools. And my grandson has his own corner in my workshop so I am probably going to get him the dremel wood burning kit this yr for Christmas, just right for small wood burning projects and on leather too which he likes to make things from thanks, great review & video
    [email protected]
    VersaTip™ Tool

  260. I’d make the Cut Egg Decorations. There’s an Emu farm close to here & one of those huge eggs would make an awesome project!

  278. I would like to try Dremel’s Engraved Candle How-To’s project

    abfantom at yahoo dot com

  279. We are finishing our basement and could use the Dremel Cordless Multi-Max to cut the trim molding and other jobs

    abfantom at yahoo dot com

  287. I’d like to have the Engraver Kit. That would be fun to be able to personalize jewelry or rocks. Cool tool. Thank you for the great giveaway! 🙂

  291. I really want the Dremel Saw-Max! My dad was a master carpenter, and I always wanted to learn the tricks of his trade, but most power tools are too heavy for me. This would solve my problem!

  318. I’d also love to try the

    Pet Nail Grooming Tool!

    treneebarker at hotmail dot com

  320. I looked around & you have so many great giveaways, it’s easy to get sidetracked, lol…Finally settled on Pinterest article; I love Pinterest & just wanted to check to see if there was something else I could learn about it. Good article; but I don’t think anyone can really “get” what it’s like til they try it!!

  328. Definitely the Multi-Max would be cool to have! My husband’s always saying he could use something like that!

  350. Oh boy, my husband and our sons would love to own this
    Dremel tool! Our oldest son, bought his first home recently,
    and all of them are doing lots of work on it…Another tool, they
    would like is the “Trio” Cut. Sand. Rout. Tool!”
    Many thanks, Cindi

  355. I thought the Terra Cotta Patio Lights were really great! Would love to try! I am also excited to learn here that Dremel has these little workshops to help you out!

  356. There are a number of these tools it would be so great to have, but the Dremel

    Trio Tool Kit was my first choice after the Dremel 8220! TY for the giveaway.

  359. I grew gourds this year and would love to carve with this tool. Would make life easy!

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