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Look at what Dremel sent us:
Specifically, the Dremel Stylus 1100. It's a cordless rotary tool with a variable speed of 5,000 to 25,000 RPM and a 7.2-Volt lithium ion rechargeable battery. The Stylus has received a ton of good feedback and we're glad we could give our own spin on it, we thought you’d like to hear about it from a terrain makers perspective. Besides the fact that it looks like an old school phaser; which is pretty damn cool... the Stylus is built with all of the same rigid durability we've come to expect from Dremel PLUS it accepts all of our other Dremel tips.
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What comes in the box:
The Dremel stylus tool, docking station, one #191 high speed cutter, one #194 high speed cutter, one #106 engraving cutter, one #7144 diamond wheel point, one #84922 silicone carbide Grinding Stone, one #403 bristle brush, two #414 polishing felt wheels, two #429 polishing felt wheels, one #425 emery impregnated wheel, one #421 polishing compound, one #512 abrasive buff, one #430 sanding band, two #438 sanding bands, five #412 sanding discs, one #401 mandrel, one #402 mandrel, one 3/32-inch collet, wrench and case.
The first and foremost thing we noticed about this particular Dremel is that it has a pistol grip. Different than our other Dremels including our 'current' favorite the 7.2v Cordless Multipro. The soft pistol grip housing fits comfortably in the hand and is balanced really well. Ventilation for the tool is on the side which does not get in the way of your grip on the tool. There is a rubber grip section molded for the thumb and forefinger for added stability against vibrations while in use. There are many ways of gripping the Stylus besides the obvious "pistol grip." The handle can be rested on a surface for added stability or gripped upside down for getting closer to the work.
The lithium-ion battery is housed in the handle. The contacts automatically align themselves when the tool is placed in the holder. A green light indicates recharging. The light will go off when the tool has been fully charged, this is a big plus,one of our pet peeves here is devices that don't stop themselves from overcharging. Thanks to the lithium-ion battery inside the Dremel, once the 7.2-volt battery has been fully charged it can retain a charge for up to 18 months. However, we doubt this tool will be set aside for long! This tool is quickly usurping to throne of our previous Dremel tool.
The docking station not only holds the Stylus when not in use but also recharges the battery to provide long-lasting, and ready, performance; this is huge. It is so incredibly handy to be able to keep your Dremel charged while working. Nothing kills battery life like grinding down the edges of MDF bases. It even has some storage for bits in the base. Some of the most commonly used quick change bits are included in a handy storage case, but we ended up keeping them in the base for quick access.
Of course Dremel tools are great for a lot of other projects other than terrain making, but that is just the icing on the cake. If you need to grind, cut, sharpen, polish, engrave, or to clean intricate parts, the Dremel Rotary Tools will get the job done. The Dremel Stylus is the closest thing you will get to a precession paintbrush / pencil grip with a power tool. So if you're looking for a nice upgrade in the rotary tool department we highly recommend the Dremel Stylus.
How can we not give the Stylus 5 Marauders?
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