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by Keith Grossman on 28 October 2014 - 18:10
I'm currently in the market for a Dremel tool for doing nails. Which one are folks using and what do you like/dislike about it? I have a Pedi-paws that I bought several years ago and it is so worthless I don't even use it. Prefer cordless...
by howlk9 on 28 October 2014 - 20:10
I have the Dremel 3000. It is small enough that it is easily manageable while holding a dog's paw with an easy to use RPM control switch, and it's powerful enough that I can take it to the workshop for more substatial uses as well. The drawback is that it is corded.
by Nans gsd on 28 October 2014 - 20:10
I have the Dremel 200-2 speed with cord also, plenty of power for GSD toenails though; and small enough not to be cumbersome. Nan
by Blitzen on 28 October 2014 - 20:10
I use an old 3000 10 speed Dremel corded. It works great, but when I buy another it will be cordless.
by JudyK on 28 October 2014 - 20:10
I have a dremel model 800 cordless. I've had it for many years and it rocks.
by Cutaway on 28 October 2014 - 20:10
I use the corded 200 2 Speed Dremel. I really do not like the fact that it its corded but i took the advise of my sister in-law who is a groomer by trade. She has gone through a bunch of the cordless Dremels and swears they do not last as long and she is replacing her unit every few months.
by Pioneer Wife on 28 October 2014 - 21:10
Dremel 8100 Cordless with Lithium Ion battery. Charges fast and can do 3-4 dogs on one charge. You can also get a rotary shield kit to help block some of the nail dust...
by jc.carroll on 28 October 2014 - 21:10
I have an Oster "Gentle Paws" grinder that runs on four AA batteries.
Upsides: It takes standard Dremel-brand attachments so it's easy to find replacement heads for it. It's durable! It's survived many many years of dog nails (and getting knocked off the table by a happy tail). It was inexpensive; so if ever I do have to replace it, I won't be out much money. With replaceable batteries, I'm saved dealing with rechargable batteries that eventually die, and trying to find a replacement for an obsolete model.
Downside: It can go through batteries quite quickly; however I can get through several dogs / sessions before I have to swap them out.
It comes with a removable shield, which I never use for grooming, but I put it on afterwards as a sort of protective cover when it goes back in the grooming box.
by wplumb on 28 October 2014 - 23:10
We have 10.8 volt codless, varible speed. Works great, charge lasts a very long time. Easy to recharge. Also has many other uses around the house. However, I would buy it again just for nails.
by fawndallas on 29 October 2014 - 20:10
What attachment do you use?
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