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Sweet little rotary tool, I have yet to really get into mine
Check out my cheapo accessories kit!
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if they made a toothbrush attachment I’d use it 3 times a day…lol
Nice video Carl, focus? Focus? Focus? Focus!?
Jimbo
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Nice video
What have you used that dremel wand for?
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KnarlyCarl wrote:
What have you used that dremel wand for?Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk
I used in on my corded Dremel because it was easier to handle on this m12 it may. It be needed as much but it’s good for my precision and detail use like etching
Jimbo
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I have owned a few rotary tools over the years, but I never used them for much. I always broke the cut off wheels in seconds and gave up. Great videos guys.
Dano123 wrote:
8 hours ago, Dano123 said:I have owned a few rotary tools over the years, but I never used them for much. I always broke the cut off wheels in seconds and gave up. Great videos guys.
You have to go slow. Dremel also makes some very high quality cut off wheels, they’re thicker but they’re also more durable.
I mostly use rotary tools for grinding.
All my rotary tool use is with the cupped wire brushes for cleaning parts and plug welds.
this style wheel are a little tougher….
Thanks Comp, those are the ones I was talking about. They cost more but you go through them a lot less.
yes I like them, and I also like the quick release feature they have as well….
Use the reinforced cutting wheels they last longer
Jimbo
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PROTOOLNUT wrote:
You did a better job with this video Jimbo, I really appreciated the fact that you not only demonstrated the tool, but also showed a few different tips and bits that could used with your rotery tool. I have a rotery tool from Harbor Freight. Truth is, its a POS, however, its corded, has variable speed like yours, and it works.
I normally use my rotery tool for doing the fine work that a normal saw, drill, sander can’t do. For example, I used it to cut holes out of a dash to install switches, I used it to cut a hole out of computer cases to install a fan, I used it for widening a hole larger before I owned a step bit.
They are very good to have, and you are making me jealous for wanting to go cordless. Ohhhhhh so many tools to buy, not enough money to buy them lol.
I owe you guys a redemption video on the fuel, I’m trying to get some badass stuff lined up for next week!
Jimbo
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It has been over 10 years since I have used a Dremel and I don’t think they had those then? I remember the reinforced wheels were a little better, but I never had a need for it.
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Dano123 wrote:
It has been over 10 years since I have used a Dremel and I don’t think they had those then? I remember the reinforced wheels were a little better, but I never had a need for it.Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk
They didn’t have the quick release like they do know.
Jimbo
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Do NOT, I repeat do NOT use those cut-off discs, they will shatter into killer shrapnel! Just take one, and see how easy they snap in half. Has for the other bits n pieces, they are actually decent, especially the white buffers, and those diamond tip bits.
WigWagWorkshop wrote:
Do NOT, I repeat do NOT use those cut-off discs, they will shatter into killer shrapnel! Just take one, and see how easy they snap in half. Has for the other bits n pieces, they are actually decent, especially the white buffers, and those diamond tip bits.
I learned from an early age about Dremel shrapnel lol
Jimbo
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PROTOOLNUT wrote:
Yes my cut off disks shatter easily too, I don’t know if its due to cheap quality disks, or its because they are like 32nds of an inch thick lol. Truth be told, wearing protective gear, they aren’t as bad as a 4 and 1/2 inch angle grinder cutting disk shattering at 11,000 rpm’s.
Even the Dremel ones if you over heat them they’ll shatter pretty good.
Jimbo
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this when user knowledge and ability to use the tool properly comes into play big time……
Usually when the dremel discs shatter they’re under load and going a decent bit slower. I’ve taken shattered bits of those to the face and it was no more than a nuisance. I actually use the tiny ones more because with the smaller kerf they’re more precise. If I need something bigger it’s time to break out the angle grinder.
I have never had any issues with the Dremel, or other name brand rotary tool discs, only the cheap-o ones. I think I will shoot a video of the ones I got in a cheap kit, just to see if other members of the crew, that purchased these kits have the same result.
Mediumish speed, cut slow and back off then reapply. I find the breaking of those thin blades happens with too much speed, too much pressure and not cutting straight…all of which is incredibly easy to do.
Coincidentally, today I went into a random pawn shop and found a bunch of new in packaging Dremel stuff and the flex shaft in a steel box for $20. Pics to be posted 🙂
WigWagWorkshop wrote:
Do NOT, I repeat do NOT use those cut-off discs, they will shatter into killer shrapnel! Just take one, and see how easy they snap in half. Has for the other bits n pieces, they are actually decent, especially the white buffers, and those diamond tip bits.
Good to know I’m not just paranoid, I expect I’ll just toss the cut off wheels next time I open that kit.
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PROTOOLNUT wrote:
14 hours ago, PROTOOLNUT said:Yes my cut off disks shatter easily too, I don’t know if its due to cheap quality disks, or its because they are like 32nds of an inch thick lol. Truth be told, wearing protective gear, they aren’t as bad as a 4 and 1/2 inch angle grinder cutting disk shattering at 11,000 rpm’s.
The first day I was using my first angle grinder I had a cutoff wheel let go on me. I dunno if I was putting too much side load on it or if it was just a POS DeWalt disc, but it was definitely no bueno….
Yeah I had a box of bad cut off wheels one day. Had every other wheel or so come apart on me. I was glad I was wearing a heavy coat that day. I had a few chunks hit me in the face, but they just stung like hell.
anything that spins can be dangerous caution should be taken at all times….
Just think of those thin disks, literally only a couple of degrees while spinning at 5,000+RPM is going to flex the blade and it’s going to break…and it’s designed to cut. I probably don’t use eye protection as much as I should, but when using cut off blades, you have to wear protection. With grinders, you should always be wearing safety glasses AND have a full shield over your face.
A rotary blade might scratch your face but a grinder will send shards into your face, I think that’s how the Joker got his scars.
I’ve had dozens of grinder cut off wheels come apart on me and make contact with bare skin. None have ever drawn blood. Am I lucky or do I just use garbage grinders?
Stercorarius wrote:
Just now, Stercorarius said:I’ve had dozens of grinder cut off wheels come apart on me and make contact with bare skin. None have ever drawn blood. Am I lucky or do I just use garbage grinders?
lucky and garbage discs,….. grinder does what it is suppose to unless it has a bad vibration causing discs to come apart…
I guess that makes sense. Anybody had the opportunity to use the new steelhead metal cutoff wheels from Milwaukee yet?
hmm no not sure if I would rather have a disc come apart or this thing get wedged and you loose control of the grinder @ 13,000 RPM…….
comp56 wrote:
hmm no not sure if I would rather have a disc come apart or this thing get wedged and you loose control of the grinder @ 13,000 RPM…….
That’s like asking if you want a needle in you eye or one of your balls chopped off.
Jimbo
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I was wearing goggles, so I was okay, but it got my attention…
PROTOOLNUT wrote:
37 minutes ago, PROTOOLNUT said:
Bmack, you should be using a face shield at all times when operating an angle grinder. You should be wearing thick gloves, and also thick protective clothing which is tight to your body and not hanging loose. Most people do not follow these rules, then are surprised when they get impailed by something.
Definitely, probably should have included that but I was just thinking about protecting your face. Really you should be using gloves with a rotary tool also.