ollypenrice Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I've reached a fairly advanced age without ever owning a Dremmel tool but I saw one in the local builders' merchants yesterday and had a 'treat yourelf' moment. What a nice little gadget, so well though out and with a wondrous range of accessories. I'm not quite sure what I'm going to make with it but doubtless some project will appear! I'd just come out of the dentist so I might start on friends' teeth. I could save them a fortune. What do you reckon? Olly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag72 Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Engrave your adapters, you'll never be confused ever again about what fits into what!! You're probably not anyway Olly, but I was bordering on lost until I did this. A very worthwhile few minutes spent!! And then I found I'd only duplicated 2 adapters as well. I was quite pleased about that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I bought one the other day at a car boot sale, brand new, full of all kind of attachments. Now all I need is to find a use for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluidhomefront Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 If you get the option, Id recommend a Proxxon drill/grinder over a dremmel. The bearings are much better and the drill stands/presses are cheap but rock solid. I needed one to drill the many 0.8mm holes in a pcb and reading around put me off the dremils for that particular job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nameunknown Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 One of the best things to fit in it is the diamond edged cut-off disk - they are about an inch across and will cut most things. I have 13 years old B&Q version of the Dremmel as they were better at the time. Lots of accessories available in Maplin and other DIY places.P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker1947 Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Allway wear eye protection the little thin cutting disc have a habit of shattering, safe grinding Olly...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroTux Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Excellent tools for drilling PCBs by hand when using tungsten carbide bits ( 0.8mm and 1.0mm ), and the cutting wheels are very useful when making cut-outs in ABS project boxes.Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollypenrice Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 I'm always cautious with angle grinders but thanks for the heads up, Tinker 1947. You can't say it often enough. I even got a bit of metal in my eye while wearing safety goggles. Must have shot ithrough the vent. No harm done but not nice.ANybody tried cutting foam? And if so what cutter works best?Olly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northcanadian Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Yes, these are excellent tools. My son uses them to make moose antler and soapstone carvings.CheersRoger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncjunk Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I've only bodged plastic, metal and wood. The disc is great for cutting things off and the little grinders are a god send. When i haven't got the right tools i can normally hack, drill and grind it into submission with the dremmel.....i love mine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nillchill Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Aldi have recently been selling them recently as well as accessory kits for very reasonable pricesCheck out your local stores there may be some left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker1947 Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I'm always cautious with angle grinders but thanks for the heads up, Tinker 1947. You can't say it often enough. I even got a bit of metal in my eye while wearing safety goggles. Must have shot ithrough the vent. No harm done but not nice.ANybody tried cutting foam? And if so what cutter works best?OllyA extremely sharp long carving knife, a straight edge, not to heavy, then gentle strokes to keep it straight, there is a site supplies Foam cut to order in different densities......http://www.efoam.co.uk/foamshapes.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyo Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I'm always cautious with angle grinders but thanks for the heads up, Tinker 1947. You can't say it often enough. I even got a bit of metal in my eye while wearing safety goggles. Must have shot ithrough the vent. No harm done but not nice.ANybody tried cutting foam? And if so what cutter works best?OllyA tip I have heard about but never tried is to freeze the foam before cutting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gina Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I've got the Draper version of the Dremmel - very useful I do lots of very small engineering jobs. Yes, the cutting discs are great for cutting rectangular holes in boxes. So much easier than the old way of drilling rows of holes then using a file to tidy up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gajjer Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Olly mate what a deprived life you must have lived. Its a 'must have tool'.Now please take heed of what I'm saying here. DON'T DO AMATEUR DENTISTRY ON YOUR FRIENDS.See if you can find a tramp or at least a decent size dog to try it out on first. The former probably wont need much in the way of anesthetic but the latter will definitely need a few shots of the rough stuff befoe you can get going.Can I also recommend that you start off with a small bit. That way if there is a lot of struggling ( and I've certainly found that to be the case - at first anyhow ) then you only end up with a small hole in your leg.ooh yeh. And get some ear plugs.HTHcheersgaj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithatrochdale Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 A hot wire is good for cutting foam and a bread knife for rough hacking at foam.What are you going to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I used my dremmel to make a moveable setting circle out of clear Perspex. I used it to countersink screws on dob base and many other things too. Great tool. Good purchase Olly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L8-Nite Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 ...................... ANybody tried cutting foam? And if so what cutter works best?OllyI find the appropriate size deoderant containers with the heads cut off work perfectly for eyepiece holes.The cylinder walls are wafer thin & can be filed razor sharp. Just rotate as you press down on the foam.Click on photos to enlarge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opticalpath Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 I have a Dremel 'pro' model that doesn't get much use ...... because either it won't start, or it cuts out after a few minutes . I've checked the vents are clear - it's not overheating - so I think it's the electronics, perhaps the electronic speed control. Anyone know if it's worth trying to repair? If I replace it, is Dremel best these days, or other brands just as good? Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker1947 Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 I have a Dremel 'pro' model that doesn't get much use ...... because either it won't start, or it cuts out after a few minutes . I've checked the vents are clear - it's not overheating - so I think it's the electronics, perhaps the electronic speed control. Anyone know if it's worth trying to repair? If I replace it, is Dremel best these days, or other brands just as good?AdrianYou could try blowing it out with a air line, might be dust/grit around the brushes...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanL Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Great for cutting slots in small allen-head bolts when you inevitably round them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beulah Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 An adjustable chuck is vital as you can expand the range to include non-Dremel based tools with different sized shanks...http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dremel-2615448632-Multi-Chuck/dp/B0002SMMY2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steep Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 I've got an Aldi version of the Dremel with umpty million bits, also a Dremel Trio which is an odd beast, too big for craft work and too small for serious woodworking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opticalpath Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Great for cutting slots in small allen-head bolts when you inevitably round them out..... except they're usually grub screws sunk deep into some gear hub where you can never reach them Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamp thing Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 You could try blowing it out with a air line, might be dust/grit around the brushes......If you have an airline why not just use a die grinder in the first place, saves spending money on a dremmel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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