Dremel Bits. What's in your tool box?
Hey,
I was interested in learning from all of you on what Dremel Bits (or similar tools) you are all using. I was able to find a Forum on Dremel bits from 2015 and found it helpful.
I'm curious if anyone has found newer/better tools since then. What Dremel bits (or similar tools) do you find the most useful for customizing your diecast cars for:
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Cutting
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Drilling
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Sanding
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Polishing
Thanks!
Matt
ABC Allred Family
Discussion
What about the tool itself? I was just shopping on Amazon with MamaGnome and we were looking for a Dremel tool. I told her I want to start learning how to modify these Hot Wheels for racing, and need something to polish up the axles and such.
She wonder if the $20 (no name?) brand that is rechargable would work?
I said I don't know. Anyone have a generic tool, not a 'Dremel' branded one? Does anyone use the style without a cord such that is rechargable?
For reference, we were thinking of this one:
- I'd get a corded one. I paid like $25 for mine on Amazon and it has been going strong for two years. I feel like if it quit working tomorrow, I've gotten my money's worth. — Dog_Squab_Racing
a good assortment of stuff,
the most inportant, what it goes into
I toss the OEM, and use this. that way I can use sticks w/ cotton and polish the cars
also use broke drill bits for plastic milling regardless of their size
dr
- Yeah, I've found that some of those original tools loose their "umph" pretty soon. I haven't ever seen this one before. Just looked it up. So it looks like this makes it way easier to change the bits. Thats pretty cool — ABC_Allred_Family
also gonna put this here
dr
www.redlinederby.com/topic/basic-and-advanced-tools-for-modding/5523
You are not going to believe this. Since I got that fresh cedar wood yesterday, there is little dustngs all over MamaGnomes car's interior. So we discuss that I would go out to the old workshop and get the big shop vac ready for her when she gets home from work today.
Well, I did, and guess what I found? A Dremel MultiPro 2-Speed Model 285. It was just sitting there next to the shop vac in a case and everything. Neither one of us even knew we had it out there. We thought for sure all tools of note was already transferred to the other garage that we use that is attached to the house.
So, I do have a dremel tool now. Will need some accessories, but at least it's a start. I plugged it in and it works just fine.
Weird how I found this completely by accident, and at a time I was considering purchasing one. :-)
- That crazy. I actually forgot all about my 285 and found it yesterday. — ABC_Allred_Family
- LOL for me I have buy a replacement to find something — Chris_Hood
Personally, I use a DeWalt li-ion 20v for drilling, then use a dremel for cleanup on the posts.
Good thing you found your dremel kit, though: you WILL be using it a LOT.
a Dremel with the proper bits is really a great tool for a number of jobs. My current Dremel is over 20 years old and is really a piece of crap. It has been used extensively in the building of 30 guitars before being turned against small metal and plastic cars. so I'll be looking for something in this fall. Keep your eye out at the hardware stores or big box stores for kits like the one I'm showing below. I think I paid about 40 bucks for that and it's got all the cutting shaping grinding and polishing stuff that I need right now.
- Will do. Am looking now at finding a kit that has the stuff I will need. Will look for a setup like this so it has a bit of everything. — RacerGnome
- I just got this set. Thank you for the input — ABC_Allred_Family
Great topic, which prompted me with a question, what is a good bit to use for cutting? I'm fairly new to dremels and the sheer number of different types available is a bit daunting. Suggestions?
I hop on over to the big boy toy store - harbor freight - I use most of their diamond coated stuff. The flat wheels work great. I mostly use the standard sanding drum and band for the majority of work. Then the diamond cutoff wheel and DO NOT forget a good jewelers saw...
- agree on the saw, I use mine for everything — dr_dodge
- Thanks SFR, diamond coated cutting wheels it is. You wouldn't happen to have a model #by chance? I have the jewelers saw but looking for something with a little more precision — Sunshine_City_Garage
- try this... https://www.harborfreight.com/diamond-rotary-cutting-discs-5-pack-69657.html — Stoopid_Fish_Racing
- Thanks again SFR, stopping by Harbour freight tonight! — Sunshine_City_Garage
I was removing the original paint off of a car using this brush set. It worked really well removing the paint without damaging the frame.
I made the mistake of not looking at the instructions on using these and all of the steel wires gradually fell off and spread all around the work room...THEY HURT to step on. Somehow I had them embedded in my skin on my arm and chest as well.
- they do shed badly, also wire brush cuts plastic VERY well — dr_dodge
- Use CitriStrip for stripping paint off cars. I usually dunk mine overnight, then hang them on a wire over the jar so the CitriStrip can drip back down into the jar and take most of the paint with it. By the time I come home from work, the car is pretty clean, and I only have to hose it off and do a little wire brush work with the Dremel. — SpyDude
- And I agree: those brushes hurt when they fall apart at speed. Been there, done that, pincushion. — SpyDude
- Hahaha! Yeah....2 weeks later and I'm still stepping on them after vacuuming at least 10 times now. Thanks for the advice on the CitriStrip — ABC_Allred_Family
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