Thread: What do you guys think of a Dremel?

Originally Posted by PapaBull

I like the flex shaft rotary tools better than the dremel. Foredoms are expensive but you can get one of the Chinese knockoffs pretty cheap. The problem with the Chinese knockoffs is that their handpieces suck. They heat up really quickly. Fortunately, the foredom handpieces will fit. With the addition of a foredom handpiece, it will perform just as well as a foredom. I know because I've got both in my shop and use them both. With Foredom handpieces you can go up to 1/4" shanks, too. Very handy.

I agree with PapaBull, use the chinese knockoff Foredom. It has an infinitely variable speed which is a big plus for control.

Here is a link....
ELECTRIC FLEXIBLE SHAFT ROTARY CARVER GRINDER TOOL KIT - eBay (item 250496730995 end time Oct-10-09 17:00:43 PDT)

Here is my favorite attachment for sanding at a low speed, 7th item down. I also use the sanding disks.

Disks - Adhesive: Widget Supply

These do not work well with a Dremel, it's speed is to fast.

Hope this helps someone.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

As usual I will add the dissenting opinion for the use of Dremel(s) for Cleaning/Polishing on razors....

Besides the danger to the blade, the un-evenness at which they clean and polish is worse... For quick polishing and spot polishing they are ok but for any type of blade wide restores I think they are a bad choice....


As I said I don't mind being the only one who thinks so....

If you decide to go ahead with the idea, make sure you figure out how to keep the edge safe....

+1 for exactly the same reasons.

+1 on what Randy said about the disc sander. They do work well because of the flexibility of the rubber disc. The only downside is that they sanding disc's wear out fast and need to be replaced. What Randy has showen me was to use double stick tape and tape a whole sheet of sanding paper then use a die punch and hammer them out. Saves a ton of $ rather than buying the pre-made disc's.
Also on the Foredom that has the foot speed control. Use a small C-clamp and attach it to the foot pedal thus you can control the speed of the tool.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/456969-post7.html


Yeah this is just one of many posts about why I say what I always do....

Well, it seems I'm gonna post another link to American science and surplus. They've got a foredom type tool pretty cheap. I haven't bought it b/c I really don't have the space, but I've thought about it. You'll prolly see the same tool pop up on ebay. (I've seen alot of the merchandise from AS&S being resold on Ebay and Amazon, usually for $20 over the selling price or more. For example, I've seen the "roto-cornucopia" pop up alot on different places.)

American Science & Surplus : Search Results for "rotary tool"

Its the third one down

Dont buy the rotary chuck they sell, btw. Thats the one thing I've bought from them that was completely useless junk.

I wonder what they mean in their ad on this rotory tool. The last sentence says. "Intermittent Duty".

I think it means that its not for professional/extended use.

I also use a dremel with flap wheel sanders I get from widgetsupply.com This takes care of the rust them I finish with the paste.

Rich

Ahhh, this thread makes me feel better. I blew a big chip out of a nice King Cutter awhile back, now I know I'm not alone.

I agree with all the above posts, it works great but caution is needed.

One thing I would add is to check out a buffing compound called ZAM. Used with the felt tip, the stuff is awesome at bringing a mirror shine to any blade.

Thanks everyone for their contributions.

So I guess I would be better of buying one of the rotary tools that has a lower rotary speed than a Dremel. Do all the Dremel bits fit on a Foredom knock off?