- Compact size and weight allows access into tighter areas and reduces user fatigue
- This product is made of high quality material
- Can be used with all Dremel accessories and attachments
- Quick collet lock for fast accessory changes
- One-hour charger for minimal downtime. High-performance motor designed for demanding applications
- Kit contains 28 accessories, carrying case, 1-hour charger, and one 12V max lithium-ion battery
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-percent longer run-time than the Dremel 8200 cordless rotary tool when cutting screws.
By Tom
I just received my new toy, and after looking it over, I did a little checking to see how the Dremel 8220-2/28 12-Volt Max Cordless Rotary Tool Kit compares to the Dremel 8200-2/28 12-Volt Max Cordless Rotary Tool Kit. Based on the photos, they look pretty much the same other than the model number, but there are some notable differences...
First off, here are the improvements in the 8220 rotary tool vs the 8200 rotary tool:
* 33% longer run time compared to the Dremel 8200 when cutting screws (direct quote from Dremel's site)
* EZ Twist nose cap with wrench for fast accessory changes
What was removed from the 8220-2/28 kit vs the 8200-2/28 kit:
* 191 High Speed Cutter
* 411 3/4" Sanding Disc, 180 grit (2)
* 420 Emery Cut-Off Wheel (2)
* 575 Right Angle Attachment
* 932 Aluminum Oxide Grinding Stone
* 84922 Silicon Carbide Grinding Stone
What was added to the 8220 kit vs the 8200 kit:
* 426 1-1/4" Fiberglass-Reinforced Cut-Off Wheel
* A550 Shield Attachment
Multiple included accessory quantities that changed:
(8220 kit on left vs 8200 kit on right)
* 408 1/2" 60 Grit Sanding Band (2 vs 3)
* 414 1/2" Felt Polishing Wheel (3 vs 2)
* 425 Emery Wheel (4 vs 1)
* 429 1" Felt Polishing Wheel (3 vs 1)
* 445 1/2" 240 Grit Sanding Band (3 vs 2)
The most notable loss for the 8220 kit was the Dremel 575 Right Angle Attachment, about $23 on Amazon. The case includes a place for it, but the Right Angle Attachment itself is not included.
It was replaced by the A550 Shield Attachment (not the Dremel A550 Rotary Tool Shield Attachment Kit, which is about $20 on Amazon). This seems like a good deal, but in the interest of comparing apples to apples, you need to subtract off the price of the accessories that would have been included in the kit to determine the actual value of the shield attachment alone:
$6.79 for the EZ402 EZ Lock Mandrel, included in both the 8220 and 8200 kits
$1.81 (based on the EZ456 1-1/2-Inch EZ Lock Rotary Tool 5-Pack Cut-Off Wheels for Metal pricing) for the EZ456 cut-off wheel, included in both the 8220 and 8200 kits
$4.22 for the Dremel 428 Carbon Steel Brush, included in neither the 8220 nor 8200 kits
$3.99 for the Dremel #8193 5/8" Wheel Grinder, included in both the 8220 and 8200 kits
Take all that away, and you're left with a value of $3.18 for the shield attachment alone. Not such a great swap. I would have preferred the 575 Right Angle Attachment instead.
What stayed the same between the two Dremel kits:
* 401 Mandrel
* 402 Mandrel
* EZ402 Mandrel
* 407 1/2" 60 Grit Sanding Drum with Mandrel
* 421 Polishing Compound
* 432 1/2" 120 Grit Sanding Band (3)
* EZ456 1 1/2" Reinforced Cut-Off Wheel
* 541 Aluminum Oxide Grinding Wheel
* 561 MultiPurpose Cutting Bit
* 565 Cutting Guide Attachment
* 8193 5/8" Aluminum Oxide Grinding Stone
* 12V Max Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (2)
(note: the 8200 kit includes 1.3 Ah "875-01" batteries, while the 8220 kit includes 1.5 Ah "B812-01" batteries)
* 876-01 Lithium-Ion 1-Hour Charger
* Micro Case
* Wrench
The 8220-2/28 kit is a little bit more expensive than the 8200-2/28 kit, but you lose the Right Angle Attachment and gain the A550 Shield Attachment. All in all, it appears that the 8200-2/28 kit is a better value except for the claimed lower run time and lack of the EZ Twist nose cap. If you tend to use your Dremel rotary tool for long periods of time (where additional run time would be welcome), and/or if you frequently find yourself without a collet wrench (where the EZ Twist nose cap will be useful), then grab the 8220-2/28 kit. If not, you'll probably be perfectly happy with the 8200-2/28 kit.
Finally, how does it perform? It's a Dremel: it works great for my typical uses, such as cutting holes in drywall (just did that with the 561 cutter), sharpening mower blades (next weekend, with the aid of my 675 Sharpener Attachment), slotting broken bolts for easy removal and sanding or polishing parts on any of the numerous odd projects I work on around the house.
Unlike my older, corded Dremel, I can turn it on or off while leaving the speed where I want it, thanks to the separate controls for speed and power. I like that I can climb up a ladder to work on the house without dragging a cord behind, and all of my existing Dremel tools fit, so I don't have to go out and buy a bunch of new accessories. I did, however, order a Right Angle Attachment from Amazon. I don't want to leave that empty spot in the case... :)
I added some photos of the actual box.
9/29/12: Just a few things to add... the batteries included with the 8220-2/28 kit are Dremel B812-01, and they're rated at 1.5 Amp-hours (Ah) capacity. The batteries that are included with the 8200-2/28 kit are Dremel 875-01, and they're rated at 1.3 Ah capacity, so the newer batteries have about 15% more capacity than the older batteries. That's a nice increase. As of today, the newer batteries aren't yet available in stores. If you want two batteries, go with the 8220-2/28 kit. The 8220-1/28 kit only includes one battery.
Also, I've been pondering the inclusion of the A550 shield instead of the 575 right angle attachment, and I'm thinking it's a safety/liability decision more than anything. To illustrate, a 1-1/2" diameter cutting wheel has a circumference of about 4.7". At 30,000 RPM, the edge of that wheel is moving in excess of 140,000 inches per minute, which is a little more than 196 feet per minute (about 134 mph -- wow!). Although folks are supposed to wear eye protection when using any type of power tool, many people don't, so it looks like Dremel took the safer route and included a shield.
With the presumably higher cost of the better batteries + the few dollars for the A550 shield, something had to go to avoid increasing the price of the kit significantly, so that's likely what happened to the 575 right angle attachment.
With that in mind, I'm raising my review to 5 stars. I've been using my new 8220 kit for a while now, and I'm really very happy with it. In fact, I can't think of anything that I don't like about it. I just wish I had more stuff to use it on (and more time to use it). This is a very nice rotary tool kit.
First off, here are the improvements in the 8220 rotary tool vs the 8200 rotary tool:
* 33% longer run time compared to the Dremel 8200 when cutting screws (direct quote from Dremel's site)
* EZ Twist nose cap with wrench for fast accessory changes
What was removed from the 8220-2/28 kit vs the 8200-2/28 kit:
* 191 High Speed Cutter
* 411 3/4" Sanding Disc, 180 grit (2)
* 420 Emery Cut-Off Wheel (2)
* 575 Right Angle Attachment
* 932 Aluminum Oxide Grinding Stone
* 84922 Silicon Carbide Grinding Stone
What was added to the 8220 kit vs the 8200 kit:
* 426 1-1/4" Fiberglass-Reinforced Cut-Off Wheel
* A550 Shield Attachment
Multiple included accessory quantities that changed:
(8220 kit on left vs 8200 kit on right)
* 408 1/2" 60 Grit Sanding Band (2 vs 3)
* 414 1/2" Felt Polishing Wheel (3 vs 2)
* 425 Emery Wheel (4 vs 1)
* 429 1" Felt Polishing Wheel (3 vs 1)
* 445 1/2" 240 Grit Sanding Band (3 vs 2)
The most notable loss for the 8220 kit was the Dremel 575 Right Angle Attachment, about $23 on Amazon. The case includes a place for it, but the Right Angle Attachment itself is not included.
It was replaced by the A550 Shield Attachment (not the Dremel A550 Rotary Tool Shield Attachment Kit, which is about $20 on Amazon). This seems like a good deal, but in the interest of comparing apples to apples, you need to subtract off the price of the accessories that would have been included in the kit to determine the actual value of the shield attachment alone:
$6.79 for the EZ402 EZ Lock Mandrel, included in both the 8220 and 8200 kits
$1.81 (based on the EZ456 1-1/2-Inch EZ Lock Rotary Tool 5-Pack Cut-Off Wheels for Metal pricing) for the EZ456 cut-off wheel, included in both the 8220 and 8200 kits
$4.22 for the Dremel 428 Carbon Steel Brush, included in neither the 8220 nor 8200 kits
$3.99 for the Dremel #8193 5/8" Wheel Grinder, included in both the 8220 and 8200 kits
Take all that away, and you're left with a value of $3.18 for the shield attachment alone. Not such a great swap. I would have preferred the 575 Right Angle Attachment instead.
What stayed the same between the two Dremel kits:
* 401 Mandrel
* 402 Mandrel
* EZ402 Mandrel
* 407 1/2" 60 Grit Sanding Drum with Mandrel
* 421 Polishing Compound
* 432 1/2" 120 Grit Sanding Band (3)
* EZ456 1 1/2" Reinforced Cut-Off Wheel
* 541 Aluminum Oxide Grinding Wheel
* 561 MultiPurpose Cutting Bit
* 565 Cutting Guide Attachment
* 8193 5/8" Aluminum Oxide Grinding Stone
* 12V Max Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (2)
(note: the 8200 kit includes 1.3 Ah "875-01" batteries, while the 8220 kit includes 1.5 Ah "B812-01" batteries)
* 876-01 Lithium-Ion 1-Hour Charger
* Micro Case
* Wrench
The 8220-2/28 kit is a little bit more expensive than the 8200-2/28 kit, but you lose the Right Angle Attachment and gain the A550 Shield Attachment. All in all, it appears that the 8200-2/28 kit is a better value except for the claimed lower run time and lack of the EZ Twist nose cap. If you tend to use your Dremel rotary tool for long periods of time (where additional run time would be welcome), and/or if you frequently find yourself without a collet wrench (where the EZ Twist nose cap will be useful), then grab the 8220-2/28 kit. If not, you'll probably be perfectly happy with the 8200-2/28 kit.
Finally, how does it perform? It's a Dremel: it works great for my typical uses, such as cutting holes in drywall (just did that with the 561 cutter), sharpening mower blades (next weekend, with the aid of my 675 Sharpener Attachment), slotting broken bolts for easy removal and sanding or polishing parts on any of the numerous odd projects I work on around the house.
Unlike my older, corded Dremel, I can turn it on or off while leaving the speed where I want it, thanks to the separate controls for speed and power. I like that I can climb up a ladder to work on the house without dragging a cord behind, and all of my existing Dremel tools fit, so I don't have to go out and buy a bunch of new accessories. I did, however, order a Right Angle Attachment from Amazon. I don't want to leave that empty spot in the case... :)
I added some photos of the actual box.
9/29/12: Just a few things to add... the batteries included with the 8220-2/28 kit are Dremel B812-01, and they're rated at 1.5 Amp-hours (Ah) capacity. The batteries that are included with the 8200-2/28 kit are Dremel 875-01, and they're rated at 1.3 Ah capacity, so the newer batteries have about 15% more capacity than the older batteries. That's a nice increase. As of today, the newer batteries aren't yet available in stores. If you want two batteries, go with the 8220-2/28 kit. The 8220-1/28 kit only includes one battery.
Also, I've been pondering the inclusion of the A550 shield instead of the 575 right angle attachment, and I'm thinking it's a safety/liability decision more than anything. To illustrate, a 1-1/2" diameter cutting wheel has a circumference of about 4.7". At 30,000 RPM, the edge of that wheel is moving in excess of 140,000 inches per minute, which is a little more than 196 feet per minute (about 134 mph -- wow!). Although folks are supposed to wear eye protection when using any type of power tool, many people don't, so it looks like Dremel took the safer route and included a shield.
With the presumably higher cost of the better batteries + the few dollars for the A550 shield, something had to go to avoid increasing the price of the kit significantly, so that's likely what happened to the 575 right angle attachment.
With that in mind, I'm raising my review to 5 stars. I've been using my new 8220 kit for a while now, and I'm really very happy with it. In fact, I can't think of anything that I don't like about it. I just wish I had more stuff to use it on (and more time to use it). This is a very nice rotary tool kit.
By Amazon Customer
I'm a metal artist and I love the freedom of having a cordless Dremel. I had a corded one forever, and the cord kept getting wrapped around my work making it difficult to use, not to mention aggravating as I used it many times a day. I finally gave up and let it win, now it's resting peacefully in a drawer somewhere. With the cordless, I don't have to bring my art pieces to it, it happily goes where I want it to go, unlike Mr. Corded. And oh yeah, it's power equals that of my corded Dremel, which was the 300 something-er-ruther. Hey, I'm a girl, I don't care what it's called, just that it works and this one does : ) I use it for cleaning up my welding spatter if there is any. The reason I hesitated getting this sooner, is I thought it would be a lot bigger and bulkier in my hand, but that hasn't been an issue at all (and my boyfriend's happy about that too) I love it.
By NewAgent45
I have wanted a Dremel rotary tool for quite some time. I choose the 8220 for two reasons (1) It's cordless (2) It's a heavier duty model. this model comes with two batteries and you can keep on working while charging the other battery. Some models only supply one battery. Keep this in mind when pricing models.
I put the new unit to work fitting a new custom laminated wood gun stock. Not only did the gun stock have to have the barreled action fitted. It also had to be cutout for a drop plate. I did all the rough cutting using a roto-zip blade and the router type attachment to set the desired depth of cut. Then I used a couple of small drum sander attachments to do the final fitting. The laminated stock blank used is a hardwood laminate and the 8220 had plenty of power to get the job done.
I would recommend this tool.
I put the new unit to work fitting a new custom laminated wood gun stock. Not only did the gun stock have to have the barreled action fitted. It also had to be cutout for a drop plate. I did all the rough cutting using a roto-zip blade and the router type attachment to set the desired depth of cut. Then I used a couple of small drum sander attachments to do the final fitting. The laminated stock blank used is a hardwood laminate and the 8220 had plenty of power to get the job done.
I would recommend this tool.
By Planoman
I bought this 8220 dremel after buying the 8050 for trimming our dog's nails but wanted a more powerful dremel for other projects around the home. I knew I wanted a cordless dremel, and opted for the 12 volt 8220. My first impression was it is quite a bit bigger and heavier than the 8050. Once I charged the battery and turned it on, I knew it was a beast! I used it to cut off some hard plastic toilet valves (and replaced with SharkBite compression valves) and it cut through them with no problem. I was very impressed with the power and features of this dremel. I am just thinking of all the things I can do around the house now that I have this!
Some pros of this model:
1. Cordless power!
2. 12 volt separate battery and charger incase you want to have additional batteries. It is a quick charging battery taking about 1 hour
3. Separate power and variable speed switch. Variable from 5-30k.
4. EZ twist collet lock (no need to carry around wrench)
5. Takes all of the dremel attachments unlike some of the smaller models
6. Handy case that stores the 8220 and many more accessories
Overall, I plan to use this dremel a lot for things around the house. I have attached a picture of the 8220 next to my 8050 micro for a size comparison. This was the same price as the smaller model. If you have any thoughts on using the dremel for more than very light usage, I recommend going with the larger model.
Some pros of this model:
1. Cordless power!
2. 12 volt separate battery and charger incase you want to have additional batteries. It is a quick charging battery taking about 1 hour
3. Separate power and variable speed switch. Variable from 5-30k.
4. EZ twist collet lock (no need to carry around wrench)
5. Takes all of the dremel attachments unlike some of the smaller models
6. Handy case that stores the 8220 and many more accessories
Overall, I plan to use this dremel a lot for things around the house. I have attached a picture of the 8220 next to my 8050 micro for a size comparison. This was the same price as the smaller model. If you have any thoughts on using the dremel for more than very light usage, I recommend going with the larger model.
By The Cat Man
This DREMEL is much nicer than the one I replaced.
The old one performed well for EIGHT years
but the battery was not ideal. I had to keep
re-charging it. The new model 8220 is a dream.
I like it so much ..... I ordered a companion
MODEL 4000 corded brother to the 8220.
I just wish the plastic kit box DREMEL provides
was a tad larger ... so I could cram more
accessories in there !!!!!
I AM HAPPY
The Cat Man
The old one performed well for EIGHT years
but the battery was not ideal. I had to keep
re-charging it. The new model 8220 is a dream.
I like it so much ..... I ordered a companion
MODEL 4000 corded brother to the 8220.
I just wish the plastic kit box DREMEL provides
was a tad larger ... so I could cram more
accessories in there !!!!!
I AM HAPPY
The Cat Man
By Bob Pallo
Plenty of power and the spare battery is a handy addition in the middle of a job. The quick change works well.
By Hadlock
Love the portability. This is a BIG tool. Not for small hands. Battery life a little limited even with the stronger, newer batteries but a workhorse and convenient
By Lori Andrews
I really didn't know anything about the Dremel tools, so I just picked the one that had good features and a bunch of accessories. I did good! My husband about hit the floor when I gave it to him for his birthday. He said "oh man! this is the good one!" He's used it multiple times already in just a few weeks.
By C. Tennyson
I LOVE this gadget!! I even had a contractor friend try to steal it from me. I've used it to cut grout, sand old grout off tiles to reuse them,
cut tile, file my dog's toenails (turn the rpm's waaay down for that), and buff tiles. (Can you tell I bought this for a tile job?) It had plenty of power for all those jobs. The two batteries are a definite plus as are the included accessories. I almost bought this at Home Depot rather than wait on shipping, but the extra battery was the thing that sealed the deal. Well, that and Amazon Prime. Home Depot doesn't even carry the batteries in the store and their set included only one battery. I have small hands and have no trouble handling the size. The quick collet lock is convenient but it sometimes gives me a little trouble in that it won't catch and stop the accessory wheel from turning, but if I keep fiddling with it, it eventually locks and works as intended. Beats having to use and keep up with a tool. I was a little taken aback by the p rice but I wouldn't hesitate to buy this again.
cut tile, file my dog's toenails (turn the rpm's waaay down for that), and buff tiles. (Can you tell I bought this for a tile job?) It had plenty of power for all those jobs. The two batteries are a definite plus as are the included accessories. I almost bought this at Home Depot rather than wait on shipping, but the extra battery was the thing that sealed the deal. Well, that and Amazon Prime. Home Depot doesn't even carry the batteries in the store and their set included only one battery. I have small hands and have no trouble handling the size. The quick collet lock is convenient but it sometimes gives me a little trouble in that it won't catch and stop the accessory wheel from turning, but if I keep fiddling with it, it eventually locks and works as intended. Beats having to use and keep up with a tool. I was a little taken aback by the p rice but I wouldn't hesitate to buy this again.
By Charles Larrabee
I must say.. I've heard a lot about dremels and I decided to pick up and buy one. I own a lot of tools, stuff you you'd find in most work shops. This dremel has made a special spot on my bench of tools which I use almost daily. You just got to remember that it's a dremel, and that it's not meant for heavy duty work. There are tons of times however where this baby shines and works better than anything else I've got. I highly recommend everyone owning one of these, even if it's not this model - it's almost a must have tool.
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