Lidl Tool Review - 12V Cordless Rotary Tool

In this video we review a Parkside 12V Cordless Rotary Tool From Lidl and see if it is worth the price ticket. For the home hobbyist, this may make a nice Christmas present this year - lets find out!
Channel artwork: Ryan Toomey

[@kiotaclaire]

Really nice review, thank you so much for your work!

[@eyuptony]

That was impressive Jon. I also was surprised at how smooth the motor ran. Sounds like a good buy for the occasional user. Thanks for that..... Tony

[@Steve_R]

Hi Jon. Seems to be a nice unit. I have two corded rotary tools myself. Many times I have thought of making a small disk that would screw onto the threaded nose with two holes offset from the center line to allow two posts to be installed. One fixed diameter the other different sizes. That way if you are de burring a long strait edge it wont go any deeper than the posts. I"m not sure if that would work or not. Take care, Steve.

[@Danske823]

Great post, what product would you suggest for someone who wants to start crafting, I'm starting to get some positive hobbies in my life and would like to have the right tools for the job so to speak, thanks for your time

[@TheRecreationalMachinist]

Cheers Jon. I have a similar corded one from Aldi that is superb at some things, and entirely hopeless at others. My biggest gripe is the cable is disproportionally heavy and lacks flexibility. It fights me at every opportunity, especially with the fine work that it excels at. Yours doesn't look to be any more bulky for having batteries on board, and won't have the cable restrictions. I need some milk, I'll see if they've any left 😉

[@samrodian919]

I too have the corded Aldi version, I must have had it a good ten or twelve years now. Mine came with a flexible shaft included and a telescopic unit with a table type clamp so you have the corded unit hanging up in the air and the flex shaft hanging down. I can't remember if it had different sizes of collets with it, I don't think it did but if it did then they are long lost lol mine just has the 3 mm collet. As for this Parkside die grinder for the money it looks superb. I too have a reasonable selection of Parkside tools, all mains operated bar my last purchase of the 1/2" drive 18volt rattle gun which is bloody good at any price, let alone for £30 I used it this morning to remove and refit a car wheel and I've not used that for more than six months and it still had plenty of grunt to remove the wheel on its last charge, which probably was nearer a year ago. Very impressive and I bet you will get almost the same with this die grinder Jon. Great review. Thanks for doing it.

[@carlwilson1772]

Yes. Go in for milk, come out with a mig welder. I've done it.

[@Xynudu]

Hi Jon. Handy tool, especially if there's no power on site. Looks to be comparable to Dremel quality and has plenty of power. As you are aware, the range of cutting, grinding, and drilling mediums for these tools is endless and determines their usefullness.. That threaded nose is probably for a cable drive, as you thought, and would be handy to mount it on a tool post for precision grinding. Good review. Cheers Rob

[@nobbysworkshop]

Great review Jon. I like Parkside tools. I have the mains voltage version of this tool. My wife found my one in the Lidl sale bin for £10. I've also had a Dremel tool for a few years. The big thread at the front of the Lidl tool is the same as the Dremel. Very useful tools to have. Cheers Nobby

[@lancman5630]

Is the actual chuck thread the same as the Dremel as well? I bought an M7 keyless chuck for mine but it doesn't fit because the thread on the drill is not standard M7 pitch (0.75mm), it's much finer. Which is annoying.

[@thehobbymachinistnz]

Good review Jon. That is a good price. A similar product here in NZ is $120. Mind you, we always get ripped off here in NZ.

[@tonypewton5821]

Hi Jon, excellent video! Handy looking little tool that! 👍 Regards Tony

[@Steviegtr52]

Hi Jon. I bought one of these about 3 years ago from Lidl. Must be an older model as the switch is at the bottom. Apart from the on off sw failing & being replaced (ebay item) it has been brilliant. I use it mainly for buffing with Solvol. I do have 2 other mains version Dremels, one on a flexy drive but hardly use them over the rechargeable one. Also they last ages on one charge. Thanks for showing. Steve.

[@MrFactotum]

eyup Jon Handy little tool, thorough review, still managing with my corded one, but sometimes a hassle, if a plug not handy., for the hobbyist i rate lidl and aldi stuff, see you next time Kev

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Good review Jon . Cordless tools are so easy to grab for the need it now jobs . I have a Dremel , but it's a pain for a quick job as it needs to be plugged in , so i usually use a file ! 👍

[@MalcolmPeters]

Great review thank you

[@Tocsin-Bang]

I have one, I have tried several rotary tools over the years is as good as any, and a lot cheaper than most. The supplied rotary tools are very good too.

[@carlwilson1772]

I rate Lidl stuff. I used a Parkside variable speed sander to make a slow speed grinder for carbide. Worked well. The Parkside stuff is great value. Good review. I have a corded one, the sort of thing that when you need it nothing else will do.

[@pablosanz6100]

Very comprehensive review well done thanks

[@Kuchenwurst]

Good review. If you get the chance, I highly recommend the cordless rotary tool from the Parkside Performance line. It comes in a neat aluminium case with all manner of useful addons, battery and charger is included and a small selection of tools, and it's only 50 bucks. Powerful brushless motor, too. It became my favorite tool pretty much immediately. 😅

[@MarkGoodwin-nj6ii]

Great Review, would this be ok and good enough to remove grout?

[@jonsworkshop]

Yes and no, if you only have a small amount to do it will be fine, if it's a whole bathroom I think it might be a bit tedious

[@RB-yq7qv]

Hi Jon For the price it's worked well and 3 years warranty it leaves other brands out in the cold. One of these you would part in the order of 6 ++ times the price and less warranty to boot and it looks very similar.

[@garrypalmer5014]

Hi Jon The tool is quite good fortress price. The threaded part means you can add different attachments to it, I found the spindle lock to be weak part as the bar in mine has bent, and the bit are not that good

[@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian]

Must remember to book my dental appointment 😂 Cordless wins over corded. Looks like a useful tool. 👏👏👍😀

[@bearsrodshop7067]

Hey Jon, my Black & Decker kit has a cable driven attachment that makes the motor hands free. Great to get into tight areas, and gives the operator a pencil engraving tool. I am betting that company offers the same attachment? Check to see, it's a big plus to have. Merry Christmas to all over the Pond, and "May the Chips always be Flying, but never Down" ! Bear.

[@ollysworkshop]

Number 6 may just be an identifier so you can order a spare part?

[@jeffreycamilleri2487]

I bought it 4 days ago. What charger i need? Have a 5v-12v mobile charger and I think not working.

[@nickbenson2711]

Hi Jon, I’m in need of some advice about my lathe. If i were to outline the situation to you would you be prepared to give it some consideration ? This may require more space than is available in the comments section , e mail perhaps ?

[@jonsworkshop]

Hi Nick, yes no problem, drop me an email and I will do my best. Address is on the opening and closing credits of every video 👍

[@spencereagle1118]

Can't understand why it doesn't use the existing detachable 12v battery system?

[@VW25]

Hey do you think this tool would be useful to sand, repaint and rebuild front rear calipers and carriers in a the car? Thanks in advance

[@jonsworkshop]

I would say in conjunction with an angle grinder fitted with a wire wheel, or a bench wire wheel. This will be useful for getting into tight corners etc but its not really man enough to tackle whole caliper and carrier sets, it would do it but would take a long time and being battery powered you would need to keep stopping to charge it up.

[@VW25]

@jonsworkshop damn, I was hoping a bit much, weren't I. So if repeat myself, I was thinking that a dremel could do corners and bolt, bolt threads? Wire brush drill bit attachment for bigger stuff, or really a tethered tool best?

[@jonsworkshop]

@@VW25 yes to all you said there👍

[@collieward1977]

Both one today 3 lights flashing but doesn't seem to be turning on

[@felgate11]

Cut off wheels are not good for plastic tubing anyway (it clogs up the cutter) but still did well on the high tensile steel bolt using same wheel. 20 odd Quid is a Steal, & I'll be getting one of these. 😊😊😊

[@Troublemaker1022-r9c]

In my experience, rotary tools usually melt the plastic rather than cut it. A hack saw or even a piece of string seems to work better. Maybe if you wanted to cut a square or rectangular hole in the pipe it would be ok.

[@patscanlan2678]

Would it be man enough to derust/deburr brake calipers and brackets?

[@jonsworkshop]

Hi, not really I don't think, it would do it but very slowly. Cheap angle grinder and a wire brush would be more suitable. Cheers

[@gagasmancave8859]

Lidl also do one without the Charger, you have to purchase one yourself ( the charger) and they are no longer available. I have tried the Supplier in germany and will not be stocking them any longer How Do I Know ?? Dont ask

[@loz911]

👋😊

[@michaelnicholson5218]

Hi Jon, I have a similar unit, and use it for lapping worn out / burned carbide inserts for my lathe and mill. If you have a Boyes store or Toolzone supplier near to you, check out the diamond coated lapping discs at about £3 each ( with arbor) for this application. £20 quid ish is a good investment to get a bit more life out of carbide inserts. ( tight git ) If anyone thinks this is a regrind tool for carbide, your barking up the wrong tree, _ Its a ' touch up ' to get a bit more use from the insert, before throwing them away. If anyone has an alternative method to get a bit more life out of '" budget " inserts i would like to know? Hope this idea saves somebody a few quid, but make sure you make a fixture to hold the insert, otherwise your fingernails will get some attention, and your fingerends will get some heat blisters !!! Regards Mike N

[@stuart2151]

Now going on Lidl for £13 , bargain!

[@reefassassin3821]

I got the Aldi ferrex 12v with the same bits and to be honest the battery's are rubbish the grinding disc's are flimsy the wire brush fell apart after cleaning a pad lock, my advice don't buy this garbage buy the real thing

[@evanleebodies]

Does this use a brushless motor?