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WEN 23072 Lithium-Ion Variable Accessory Review

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Revainrating 2.5 out of 5  
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Description of WEN 23072 Lithium-Ion Variable Accessory

Rechargeable 7.2V lithium ion battery allows for cordless operation. Versatile tool cuts, sands, polishes, drills, carves, etches, deburrs and more. Variable speed dial allows for operation from 5,000 to 25,000 RPM in increments of 5,000 RPM. Lightweight design weighs in at a mere 0.6 pounds to limit fatigue during operation. Includes 24 accessories, onboard LED lights, a charger, and a compact carrying case.

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Revainrating 1 out of 5

Totally useless

I wish I had read the reviews first but I assumed that with almost 4000 reviews this was almost a 4 star good tool would be - I AM SO wrong. I haven't had any issues with a broken tool or a bent collet shaft. My problem is that the device has NO TORQUE. If the tool encounters resistance, it shuts off. I have three other Dremel tools. My favorite battery powered tool (4 AA batteries) sold as a pet nail grooming tool. It doesn't get close to the 15,000rpm for shop tools, but it can do most of…

Pros
  • Lightweight design weighs only 0.6lbs to reduce work fatigue
Cons
  • Slightly wrinkled

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Big disappointment!

I have been buying Wen tools for over 60 years. They have always been a solid and reliable tool for me. In fact, the very first woodworking tool I ever bought was a Wen router. i still have it So when I found this cordless rotary tool called Wen, it wasn't a problem for me. especially considering it had almost 1000 reviews with an average rating of almost 4.5 stars. I should have read the reviews as the mainly negative review would have convinced me to look elsewhere. I originally used this…

Pros
  • All-purpose tool for cutting, grinding, polishing, drilling, carving, etching, deburring, etc.
Cons
  • New competitors are here

Well you get what you pay for so it was no shock when this thing only lasted a week. Unfortunately, I bought it a year ago during a pandemic shopping spree and just started work on a project I was planning to give as a gift (a ring, not exactly a serious endeavor!). At first I was excited! To be honest it was everything it should have been - quiet, had really amazing torque, battery didn't last long but not bad considering that. I was very pleased. I also have a battery powered Dremel…

Pros
  • ESC allows operation from 5000 to 25000 rpm in 5000 rpm increments
Cons
  • So far so good