Thread: Looking to start a small hobby workshop

Hi I have been toying with the idea to work on some razors. I have some trashy ones that I will be using to change scales and try my hand at restoring.

I have most of the tools that I think I would need. I am looking at a dremel.
Any thoughts on the cordless 8200 vs 4000?

Also looking for a small anvil (what size) or should I use the vice anvil combo?

As for a dremel, I wouldn't go cordless. One thing that would be a better investment is a flex-shaft attachment. Therefore, I'd go 4000 with flex-shaft.

I just bought a Dremel. I had an old B&D Wizard, but I was convinced to get the Dremel when I saw their Drill press stand and the extension attachment mentioned in the previous post. The drill press stand is only $45, and turns the Dremel into a Drill press, and you can use it as a small drum sander. Also with a cutting blade it takes the place of a jig saw (for some uses).
I just set up my shop. I made my first scale by hand, but the second with the Dremel. Much better results with the Dremel/stand.
One thing I made that I thought was clever was a sanding device for concave curves, usually found on the top of a set of scales. I taped strips of sandpaper to a 3 inch piece of PVC with double sticky duct tape. THis is very useful for sanding those concave curves. I also created a sanding stick for making scale wedges with a long piece of 1/4" oak and some pieces of wood on one end, and a piece of double sticky tape at the other end. It is kind of hard to describe. I'll have to post pics later.

Am I wrong in assuming that you can get most basic work done with the Dremel and its goodies?

Also there is a vender that sells scale material in different styles and I cant remember what the site is. Ideas?

What about a doming and dapping set? is it needed

never mind on the doing and dapping I just watched the video with using a hammer.

masecraft is good source for scale material.

Dremel works but for best results you need a buffer.
If you still want to go with Dremel a tumbler to the side will help a lot to achieve better final result.
Dremel can very easy break your blade if you are not careful though.