Thread: What are you working on?

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Ever thought about a flex-shaft? I like mine a lot!

Yes I have. Its still in the works.
Really want it for doing the show side of the blade. Damn fingers get in the way, but I've been able to navigate around that..for the most part.

Originally Posted by outback

Yes I have. Its still in the works.
Really want it for doing the show side of the blade. Damn fingers get in the way, but I've been able to navigate around that..for the most part.

I use a flex-shaft with a single-speed Dremel, hung-up with the flex-shaft going down. Sewing machine foot-pedal.
Extremely variable.

With what you do just holding the dremel it'self, I bet you can save fatigue and get a lot smoother.

Old single-speed Dremels are getting hard to find. Sewing machine pedals are easier to get.

Cannot use the variable-speed ones with the foot-pedal. Will burn the resistors up.

This one's not bad, hands don't get fatigued, my thumb rests on the speed selector and I'm able to shut down quickly, should I feel I might loose control. ( that doesn't feel right in your hand, feel.) Or to change speed when nearing those spooky areas. [emoji33]

Originally Posted by outback

This one's not bad, hands don't get fatigued, my thumb rests on the speed selector and I'm able to shut down quickly, should I feel I might loose control. ( that doesn't feel right in your hand, feel.) Or to change speed when nearing those spooky areas. [emoji33]

I expect with the larger wheels, the mass of the tool might advantageous, as well.

I'm not sure on that variable speed units will burn up Tom. I have a variable speed one and a foot pedal and all is fine, it has been rigged up like that for years and it is not even a name brand unit, just a knock off. It could perhaps be pivotal on the fact that I only ever use mine in the wide oped position, as the foot pedal give me the variable speed. I do however want to get my hands on a reversible unit. I have always thought that if it was reversible when I flip the blade around if I could revers the rotation it would be fairly handy.

It is certainly noted that at full-speed, the mechanical variable-speed model should be 'point to point' .
Therefore, I think you are correct in that no resistors have a chance to burn out.
Don't turn it down, though. Don't ask how I know!

I always discount the ones with the LCD screens as well. I hope they gave up on those!

That looks great Mike! I like using Dremels for the final touches, going to try whole blade & tang but have messed up with wavy surface in the past..
Also when it catches the edge.. ugh.
Takes skill.

Originally Posted by sharptonn

I expect with the larger wheels, the mass of the tool might advantageous, as well.

You bet!! Funny...was going to mention that.

Originally Posted by MikeT

That looks great Mike! I like using Dremels for the final touches, going to try whole blade & tang but have messed up with wavy surface in the past..
Also when it catches the edge.. ugh.
Takes skill.

I always bury the edge in a rag so it keeps that at a minimum, and "ALWAYS"!!!!!!!!!
keep the wheel moving on the blade.
Never lift the wheel, and then touch the blade while its still moving. Always start your dremmel with the wheel on the blade.... But hang on..!!

I've found doing circles, while moving from heal to toe/ vice versa, helps reduce waviness on the blade face for me.

The Imperial is back together.
Finished the repair on the scales, polished, CA'd the wedge end, pinned with nickle silver rod and SS flat washer.

It definitely fills the scales.

Now for the fun..... Honing a mine field!!!

Hope I can find that bridge in there. [emoji15]