Dremel · Dremel 12V Max
Dremel 8260 12V Brushless Smart Rotary Tool Kit
- Speed
- 5,000–30,000 RPM
- Collet
- Unverified
- Weight
- Unverified
Gadget-lovers who want app feedback while they carve or grind — if you can find one.
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Rotary tool · Dremel 12V Max
Dremel 8250 12V Brushless Cordless Rotary Tool Kit
The one-tool answer for carving, engraving, glass etching and metal cleanup without a cord.
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· See it at real size · $$$ · premium tierWhat we like
- Brushless; Dremel rates it 20% more power than its top corded tool (4300)
- Dremel claims 2x the runtime of the older 8220
- Works with Dremel's full attachment range (flex shaft, plunge router, work station)
- EZ Twist nose-cap wrench for quick bit changes
Keep in mind
- Premium tier
- Dremel doesn't publish a weight
Specs, with sources
| No-load speed | 5,000–30,000 RPM | source ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Speed control | Variable speed, electronic feedback, digital display | source ↗ |
| Collet | Takes 1/32", 1/16", 3/32" and 1/8" collets | source ↗ |
| Battery | Removable 12V 3.0Ah (B816) | source ↗ |
| Flexible shaft | Unverified | |
| Display / smart | Digital display | source ↗ |
| Voltage | 12V Max | source ↗ |
| Battery family | Dremel 12V Max | source ↗ |
| Weight (tool only) | Unverified | |
| Weight with battery | Unverified | |
| Length | 9.6" | source ↗ |
| Height | Unverified | |
| Brushless motor | Yes | source ↗ |
| In the box | 8250-5: tool, 3.0Ah battery, charger, wrench, storage bag, accessory case, 5 accessories (EZ456 cut-off wheels x3, EZ476, EZ402 mandrel) | source ↗ |
| Warranty | Unverified | |
| Noise (declared) | Unverified | |
| Vibration (declared) | Unverified | |
| Colors | gray/blue | source ↗ |
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- Speed
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- Collet
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- Weight
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Beginners and hobbyists: glass etching, small engraving, nail and jewelry touch-ups.
Cutting wheels, carving burrs, diamond points for glass, polishing and attachments like the flex shaft and plunge router base: see the rotary tool bits & attachments guide.