Do You Dremel?
#1
Posted 26 October 2020 - 07:58 PM
However this would mean parting with a wedge of cash for something which may just be a luxury.
Do you have a dremel, do you find it indispensable and what sort of things do you use it for?
#2
Posted 26 October 2020 - 08:07 PM
I have a dremel and and the few times I get it out, I soon pack it away again.
#3
Posted 26 October 2020 - 08:14 PM
If you have a 1980s kit car that's been previously built by someone who doesn't have your attention to detail, it is invaluable. As for polishing, I haven't used mine to do that, but for cutting, grinding and sanding, it's been invaluable. That said, I have worked them hard and killed two of them in 9 years so don't expect it to be really hardy.
#4
Posted 26 October 2020 - 08:26 PM
I dont just use it for mechanical stuff either. Lately ive been doing my dogs nails with it and a small sanding bit. I hate cutting the nails and using the dremel makes it a breeze.
#5
Posted 26 October 2020 - 08:31 PM
Had mine for decades and used it thousands of times. Very nice for trimming off bolts that are too long, making a slight chamfer on the threads so no cross threading etc. Plastic & metal cutting/grinding a cinch. Brass wire wheel takes care of lots of nasty rusty bits & pieces. Recently used the polishing pads and red paste that came in a fittings kit on some alu parts...really nice mirror finish in small amount of time.
#6
Posted 26 October 2020 - 09:27 PM
Edited by Ell.s, 26 October 2020 - 09:28 PM.
#7
Posted 26 October 2020 - 10:30 PM
You can get air or electric, the B&Q ones are electric but still save alot of time.
https://www.diy.com/...0/189217_BQ.prd
They also do a battery powered unit, and a kit with all accessories for £200
Ignore the poor reviews, these are great tools. The sanding belt tool is rubbish though, the rubbers get damaged easily.
Hope this helps
#8
Posted 27 October 2020 - 08:00 AM
#9
Posted 27 October 2020 - 08:10 AM
I have an old Black & Decker one. Invaluable for cutting and grinding in tight spaces.
#10
Posted 27 October 2020 - 08:29 AM
Had my original Dremmel for ages. Probably one of the best tools to have. Saved me so many times for cutting off rusty or rounded off nuts etc.
#11
Posted 27 October 2020 - 10:20 AM
#12
Posted 27 October 2020 - 10:47 AM
#13
Posted 27 October 2020 - 11:25 AM
The tool itself is great but I find the accessories let it down.. I can't get the sanding cylinders working at all, they just spin off the rubber holders, the wire brushes are made so cheaply they just disintegrate.. etc..
Scuff up the rubber drum so it provides more grip then really tighten down the end screw to expand the drum. I've found the Dremel really useful to attack localised spiders web type rust if trying to do minimal damage to the surrounding bodywork.
#14
Posted 27 October 2020 - 11:05 PM
I have a cheapy dremel copy, it has come in pretty useful for some things where you can't get a bigger tool in.
Sort of on the same subject, - I'm absolutely loving my Milwalkee battery powered die grinder, used with roloc discs and a set of carbide burrs, I'd definately recommend it to anyone doing any mini bodywork, the thing is brilliant!
#15
Posted 28 October 2020 - 01:39 PM
I have a cheapy dremel copy, it has come in pretty useful for some things where you can't get a bigger tool in.
Sort of on the same subject, - I'm absolutely loving my Milwalkee battery powered die grinder, used with roloc discs and a set of carbide burrs, I'd definately recommend it to anyone doing any mini bodywork, the thing is brilliant!
Liking the other 10" wheeled transport in your pic. Just acquired an SX150, and it was whilst polished up the ally flashes on the side panel that prompted my thoughts on getting a dremel to make the job easier
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