Dremel Question

[bgknott]

Hey all:

I'm looking to get a Dremel, both to supplement my palm tools and for working around the house, and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions as far as models and accessories.

Thanks!

Ben

[Donsexton]

I like and use the ones I have two 4000 variable speed. Now for wood carving the burrs that work best don't come with the tool kits. I like Saburrtooth structured carbide bits for carving and diamond bits for fine details. You will with experience find what works for you. I do use the sanding drum attachment and the tiny saw blade is great for hair and feathers. One last thing buy your tool from one of the big box stores along with the (no questions ask return) just in case.

[susieq]

be sure to get one of the Dremels that comes with a flexible shaft. You just hang the motor up and sit, holding the end of the shaft with the bit in it. Much better control for your carving. And as Don said, the bits that come with them are garbage. Not meant for wood carving at all. Check out the Kutzals, typhoons, rubies, diamonds and carbides that a carving supplier sells. You can't put anything larger than a 1/8 " shaft in a Dremel but you can remove a lot of wood with them. It is a great tool.

[Dileon]

I have three dremels, and six black and deckers. I use the dremels with flex shafts.

[Dull Knife]

Originally Posted by Dileon

I have three dremels, and six black and deckers. I use the dremels with flex shafts.

I have a Master Carver that has a shaft for carving the heavy stuff, and three Dremels hanging on the edge of the table where I stand, when I need a quick cut when the heavy shaft driven tool, is too large for the area, that needs to be trimmed.

Each of the Dremel's are equipped with a three jaw chuck that I've purchased from Micro Mark......they do use the collet that comes with the Dremel, but not the locking ring, as that is with the chuck.....these are the best that I've ever had, and I've been using them for years, with great success.

[Dull Knife]

Originally Posted by Dull Knife

I have a Master Carver that has a shaft for carving the heavy stuff, and three Dremels hanging on the edge of the table where I stand, when I need a quick cut when the heavy shaft driven tool, is too large for the area, that needs to be trimmed.

Each of the Dremel's are equipped with a three jaw chuck that I've purchased from Micro Mark......they do use the collet that comes with the Dremel, but not the locking ring, as that is with the chuck.....these are the best that I've ever had, and I've been using them for years, with great success.

now they have some thing even better than the three jaw chuck check it out at Micro Mark.com.

[SlowMover]

Two years ago my dremel gave up the ghost and I got a Black ad Decker at Wal Mart for $15 as opposed to $40 for a demel...and it has worked great with my dremel brand flex shaft ever since....I am sure the prices have risen since then, but I bet the relative savings have remained similar.....Try out the B&D and save some bucks.

[Dull Knife]

Originally Posted by SlowMover

Two years ago my dremel gave up the ghost and I got a Black ad Decker at Wal Mart for $15 as opposed to $40 for a demel...and it has worked great with my dremel brand flex shaft ever since....I am sure the prices have risen since then, but I bet the relative savings have remained similar.....Try out the B&D and save some bucks.

when your Dremel quit, did you send it in?? If not, you should have, cause it might have still been under a warranty and they would have sent you a brand new one free, like they did for me, a month or so ago.

[STAR]

Originally Posted by Dileon

I have three dremels, and six black and deckers. I use the dremels with flex shafts.

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Because I regard myself as only a beginner in Woodcarving, but not Woodworking I have to think that a common Woodworking phrase is " You can never have too many clamps. "

I think Dileon has come up with an alternative phrase for Woodcarving.

Pete

[SlowMover]

DullKnife....the actual problem with the dremel was that I somehow stripped out the threads so it no longer would accept the flex shaft or the piece that holds the collet tight. That was my fault, so I didnt feel that it was something that the manufacturer should cover.