Hey guys, I'm currently waiting on a dremel 4200 I bought,

>>924319
>a dremel 4200 I bought
>no idea what I'm gonna use it for
i'm afraid you are going to have to put it inside your bumhole anon

>>924319
None. There is literally not a single project I would ever think of using a dremel for before something else.

>>924319
I didn't know what to do with my first dremel either. Ended up buying a couple of pieces of hard wood from home depot and carving a couple of tobacco pipes. That was back in '97. Still have the same dremel today. It's probably been through thousands of hours of use now. Almost certainly the best investment I've ever made.

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Spoons. I make spoons.

>>924344
Wooden spoons? Rock spoons? Metal spoons?

I basically use mine for cutting anything I`m to lazy to take outside and cut.

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>>924319
I usually just break the cutting things and say fuck it.

I can't really remember what I used it for, but it was hand for something or other I think. Oh yeah - last thing was cutting pic related out.

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>>924367
Possibilities are endless you just need the right attachment

>>924319
i have an old one from the 90s, have heard the new ones burn out fast. i mainly use it for small jobs sanding rust off parts or getting into areas a full sized grinder won't fit

If you're a 13 year old boy buy a dremel. Buy a dye grinder, they have actual torque and don't sound like a souped up vibrator.

>>924440
That looks neat, how exactly does one make a bowl safe to use? Are wooden bowls safe to use?

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>>924319
I always enjoy cutting bolts and shit. I'm sure you're not an idiot but safety glasses are a must with these fuggers!

>>924626
I got some, and hearing as well, just in case.

>>924319
>Dremel
>2016

Get a Proxxon.

Also:
Only get a tool once you need it for a project.

>>924341
This

A Dremel is a useful tool because you can do a lot of things acceptably without having the specific tool for the job. Almost without exception there is a tool that will do the job better and easier.

>>924341
>>924650
Depends on the field you work in.

I work in film and a rotary tool is mighty useful to do a bunch of shit.

Especially if you work in propmaking, you need to have one. Working surfaces of masks and stuff is pretty much impossible without one (except if you want to sand yourself to death).
I got job specifically because I have a well-equipped rotary tool.

>>924626

Shit gets hot though.

>Be me at work, boat building
>Come in after break, see friend working high up on boat
>He drops something that looks like a washer
>Start to walk away

Nah, I think I'll be a good dude and pick up what he dropped, he's probably looking for that

>HOTTER THAN THE SURFACE OF THE SUN

Nope, cut off bolt head still glowing red.

>>924679
I melted the synthetic "leather" on my mechanix glove by trying to knock off a piece of bolt that was hanging by a thread after cutting.

I had to rip the glove off before it fused to my skin.

>>924679
This is good to know, thanks!

I used a dremel to polish the inside of my shotgun barrels because they were factory rough and hindered shell ejection.

Dominion Arms is chink shit, but good looking chink shit.

>>924800
I actually want to use the brush tool to clean the bolt, not the bcg, on my brother's AR, but i dont want to damage it, it should be aafe though, right?

>>924801
>clean the bolt
1. Conventional oil and brushes didn't work?
2. You didn't try a sonic cleaner first?
3. I don't know man, I think it would depend on the type of bit you use and the material your bolt is made out of.

>>924802
I actually got it pretty clean of carbon using a brass brush, but it took close to 40 minutes, and I kept poking my fingers with the stupid brush, no I had no gloves available at the moment, I dont have a sonic cleaner, but I do want to get one in the future.

>>924319
Recently got a smaller model. Been doing some stone carving (softer stone.) And it works a treat. Made a pendant.

Amazon sure is taking their sweet ass time sending the Dremel.

>>924319
What inspired you to buy one?

>>924947
What kinda stone? And what bits do you use for carving it?

>>924440
That bowl looks turned. Are you pulling our collective leg, anon?

>>925923
My brother and I have wanted one for the longest time, since we were ablut 11, I'm 23 now. I bought a shitty harbor freight rotary tool, I liked it, but it was too weak to even cut hard plastic, had some extra money, decided to finally get one.

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>>924319
I have the 3000 model and it's kind of a toy.
I also bought pic related that even tho it's made of plastic and wanky as shit, it prove to be kinda useful for muh latest creation (well, if i had a stationary drill i would have the same success, but i dont have the space yet, so...)
Don't expect to cut steel and shit like they show it on the videos tho.
My future plan is to use mine as a spindle for a small CNC router for rapid PCB prototyping.

>>926391
>toy
No its a good tool. It's just that their capabilities are over stated massively. It's not a tool to replace all tools. Dremels are for tiny odd trimming jobs. Need to trim off the corner of a few tiles to fit the new shitter? Great. Need to cut a steel pipe? Shit but will do the job ina tight space better than a hacksaw and cheaper than a proper hardened steel cutting tool. They're basically good for cutting things occasionally in very tight spaces. A little grinding and polishing for deburring also works. Trimming a bolt to size. Anything more than the occasional tiny odd job and they quickly become a horrible hand cramping machine. That said I use a 10$ Chinese knockoff.

>>926391
>CNC
>no speed control
You gonna have a bad time.

>>926402
they are useful for small odd jobs, and like i said it prove to be very useful for the shit i made lately.
However, they usually dont have the stones to do some jobs, mostly for working with hard metals.
plastic, wood, even glass are alright tho.

>>926403
But i wont. Cutting the copper out of a PCB wont be a problem. I'm not going to cut a 20mm steel plates, you know...

>>926408
Feed rates and tool speed are important. Generate too much heat or jam up the tool and its likely to delaminate the copper.

>>926443
with the right feed rate, the tool speed is not that big of a problem for what i'm aiming for. Plus, there's always cooling options if things went bad.

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>>924625
I use walnut oil followed by raw beeswax simple and safe. And yes bowls are safe to use if you remember what our ancestors learned the hard way.
-Meat soaks into the pores of wood and goes bad, cutting boards are a different story.
-if youre going to be using it for holding liquids such as soup or coffee seal it with food safe epoxy there is a difference between regular epoxy and food safe. Other than that have fun.

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>>925987
That bowl was turned, on my lathe.
I'm sure if you put your mind to it you could "carve" a bowl with a dremel
Pic related, my shop

>>926712
So jelly

>>924319
Dremel is the single most useful powertool i've ever owned. I've burned through 2 no name dremels cutting and shaping things that are too big and thick for a dremel haha

>>924319
Yesterday i used a dremel to cut a slot in a left hand threaded compression nut, which allowed me to slide it off an old thermocouple and onto a new thermocouple so i could screw it into the solenoid valve in my old furnace.

Millions of uses. It never makes it back into the toolbox.

>>926711
Thumbnail looks like a human face skin stretched out. Fucking cartels...

>>926776
x9000

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>>926786

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>>924341
I agree with you. but they are good for tiny odd jobs. in the way that a multitool is good if you have literally nothing else to use. although I would only ever recommend the 10$ knockoff rotary tools. the price of a dremel makes it out to be a useful tool. when it is not. infact most of its uses are trumped by 2$ hand tools. like glass/tile scoring tools, a tiny cheap drill, a chisel or hacksaw. I have used my cheap chinese knockoff for grinding off tiny plastic rivets from appliance chassis.

>>924679
>>924705
>>924791
You've never done this with a hacksaw?

This happens any time you're cutting off a small bit of metal, because:

- cutting generates heat
- small things can't radiate well
- small things have a small thermal mass
- you're cutting away the metal that would be conducting the heat away

Thusly, the heat gets trapped in the small "pocket". You'll see this just the same if you hacksaw the head off a bolt.

>>924801
You talking about the end opposite the locking lugs, just past the rings? Just scrape it off with anything made of mild steel. The entire bolt is hardened, you're not going to hurt it as long as what you're scraping with is softer than it is.

Assuming that's the area you're talking about, sure there are "specs," but they're sloppy all through the gas system so it'll keep running if it gets dirty. Even if you scratch it, it'll still work, your brother will just be pissed at you.

>>926815
Even worse with brass...

>>926711
Thanks for the info!

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>>926827
Yeah, this part, it was encrusted with what I assume was carbon.

>>926391
Should've bought a Proxxon IBS/E. Solid build, far less noise and a sturdy as hell drill stqnd is available. The dremel drill stand blows for precision holes.
I'm amazed that Proxxon hasn't pushed Dremel out already.

>>926803
I am 12 and wut is this

>>926882
That's exactly what I thought. Like I said, I just scrape mine (used a stainless bladed knife actually, my leatherman), but I'm not a freak on how something no one else will ever see will look. It will probably "show" where you scrape it, but it won't affect function and what material it might take off will be less than .001". I know, I know, take it to /k/. Just trying to help a brother out guys. Sorry.

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>dremel 4200
>not the 4000
Ya blew it. Just get the 4000 with the keyless chuck that fits all collet sizes, pic related. The 4200 is know to burn up pretty quick compared to the 4000, check the reviews.

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>>924319
Make sure you have this attachment, it's the one you will use the most.

>>926940
Price wise, which one is cheaper?

>>926969
Diy cleaning shouldnt be an issue here.

>>927441
Fug, hopefully mine doesnt burn in the first 2 years

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>>927443
I believe mine comes with it. This is the one I bought.

>>924319
I got a dremel for christmas I am planning to use it for things like cutting ports into hobby boxes that I want to cram electronics projects into

>>927746
you would need to actually use it for that to happen.
the reason there are so many happy dremel owners is because people only use it for little five minute jobs maybe once a season.

>>924341
It's great for sharpening stuff, I use it for sharpening my band saw blades.

>>927742
Proxxon clocks in at roughly a hundred dollaritos for the tool and a few bits. The drill stand costs around 50$. A bit of an investment, however drilling PCBs with tungsten carbide bits is impossible with a wobbly drill press and Proxxon's is solid as a rock.

>>928763
off topic. but what is a good type of drill bit for drilling 8mm holes through 4mm mild steel? I step up the hole size but my wood/metal drill bits flatten and form a smooth interface with the steel.

>>928792
nvm, I found some lawn mower oil in the shed and it smokes before the bit will melt.

the secret ingredient is oil.

>>928792
>>928808
Also keep the bit feeding with adequate pressure.
Not enough pressure generates more heat.

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It got here, i was pretty excited, cut the first thing i found. Probably not a smart thing.

>>926712
Get that shit organized anon, for fuck's sake

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So I got a Dremel 4000 for Christmas, just want to share some things. Comes in this nice case to store everything.

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>>929422
Here's what's inside. I bought the flex shaft and clear shield seperate but everything else was included.

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>>929424
This hand attachment is weird. I guess it could be useful but I can't see myself using it.

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>>929429
Here's all of the attachments laid out

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>>929430
And of course the flex shall. This is a must have accessory.

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Everyone always asks what are some things they can make with a Dremel, but for me I just like to fix stuff with it. I grinded down the top lock on my garage door because it was a little hard to lock. Added a little more space for the lock to slide in and out.

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>>929529
I also was able to grind down the rear seat on my bike so I could put it back on again. I was using a cowling cover for a while that had a rubber grommet that was too tall for the seat to be able to slide back into place.

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>>929530
You can see where I grinded down the seat so it has enough clearance to fit over the rubber grommet.

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>>929531
Now when I latch the seat down it has enough space to clear the rubber grommet. I haven't been building anything but I use the Dremel for stuff like this, just repairing stuff, etc.

>>926940
I'm looking at the Proxxon lines and once my Dremel bites the dust (my Chinese low budget did just that, some metal dust shorted the thing) I'll probably pick up a Proxxon for replacement. What are the pros and cons of the 12 V vs. 230/110 V?

>>927441
The keyless chuck is the one I use the most but don't be fooled, the precision is much better with the collets!

Try making a lock pick set

>>929573
I've got a Proxxon FBS 240. It's great. If I'd known how good they were I'd have gone straight for the IBS/E.

>>930123
This sounds like something i totally wont do.

In other news, I think ik gonna start by making cups out of glass bottles.

>>929573
I have the key-less chuck but i also bought the full collet set. desu I haven't switched to anything yet, just been using the 1/8th. Fun to mess around with but yeah a project or something could be cool.

I use the thing to clean the slag from welds, that's about all...oh and cutting screws for no reason.

I got a wen recently, cheaper than a dremel, however the thing has a horrible wobble to it... anyone know how to fix this? im looking into warranty replacement, but i don't know if they will do shit about it.

will still get the bigger jobs i want it to do done, but any fine job it will literally be incapable of doing due to wobble.

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Alright, so I've had it for a few days now, used it to cut a few beer bottles, I sucked at it, also used it to remove rust of a trigger.

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>>932032
Other side

>>932032
that's what phosphoric acid is for. also called battery terminal cleaner at auto parts store.

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>>932037
But i didn't have money, and i needed an excuse to use the dremel.

>>926391
Do those dremel drill press things work ok? I have a drill press, but I'd like something small I can use inside for small projects.

4000 owner here.

My gf got me one for christmas 2 years ago. I use it fairly often. I used it to cut a perfect hole in my ceiling when i installed a wood stove last week.

Its one of those tools that when you need it, its a sigh of relief to have. I need to get some more cut off wheels for it.

>>932240
I had one on my desk for a while for drilling circuit boards. It worked okay. I didn't feel that secure and I wish the base was heavier.

>>924625
build them out of cascara wood

>>932355
Broke a whole bunch of drill bits drilling PCBs with mine.

>>932071
>932037
more pics of the gun. what is it? it looks kind of like a tompson

>>932413
Get better drill bits. PCB is tough to drill through. I use carbide bits.

>>932764
>>932413
It's not about it being hard, it's that carbide that thin is brittle, and has no tensile strength, and has to be driven straight down by an accurate drill press.

If the drill press isn't perfectly lined up with the drill bit, the bit will snap.

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>>924319
Things I've used dremels for that would've been exceedingly difficult or at least much harder without one-off specialty tools that don't make sense to own:
Cutting slots into stripped/rounded screw or bolt heads to use a large flathead on
Sharpening large metal things
Detail buffing/cleaning the cooling fins on my motorcycle
Beveling the ends of PVC sewer pipes to fit into gasketed glueless push fittings (fucking godsend for this...)
Grinding down asbestos concrete sewer pipe outer diameter to remove joint concrete and shit
Zipping off and grinding in extremely stubborn flooring nails to prepare for refinishing
Etching names/numbers into various things
Sharpening/scuffing/patterning shitty novelty katanas and selling them to weeaboos on silkroad as stolen authentics (JUST KIDDING LAW ENFORCEMENT)
Grinding burrs off of things
Cutting large diameter or odd-shaped holes in plywood like the 'roto-zip' tools you can buy
Routing things

In the grand scheme of things it's a pretty useless tool, but there are a few uncommon jobs for which the dremel is at most indispensable and at least really fucking nice to have. Beveling PVC ends oh god let me tell you what a revelation that was. After that day out in the cold I'll never hate on a dremel again...

I use mine at my heels, calluses all over them. Have a bit from a foot-kit that is fine enough not to burn at lowest rpm.

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>>924639
WHat's that? Dremel for jarheads?

>>924319
Get lots of spare cutting discs, you'll snap them plenty until you learn to use them right.

Also, they're cheap so if you need to cut something very hard, it's probably better to wear through a few discs than go out and buy something special for just that material.

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pinewood derby cars and other small scale wood working projects/toys.

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>>932415
That's because it is anon, good eye.
The trigger was pitted and rusted to shit.

>>933251
My sister said it reminded her of a tool some asians use at the local mall for pedi and manicures

>>933389
I want to hit my local Michael's and Hobby Lobbys. They should have some neat wooden stuff to work with.

>>933441
Is that one okay for full fun? Do wish I could afford.

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>>933441
i was disappointed that the kahr arms model doesn't come standard with a removable stock and even with one the barrel is too long for it to fit in a violin case

>>933448
Pssssh, i wish i was made of money anon

Visited the local Harbor Freight and bought a set of diamond wheels, some wood saws, and a respirator mask. I think im ready to start working.

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>>934453
Do work son

I have one. Really the only thing I use it for is to remove calluses from my feet. It's absolutely awesome for that.

>>924319
My dad used to use this when he was making new weed plants had a whole irrigation system with water tubes etc. he would use a new tub and cut the top out w the tool and place the plants in just enough to touch the water.

There's your first project faggot.

>>929573
Well, I can only speak for the 230V IBS/E, but it seems built like abrock, doesn't budge anywhere and is powerful. With the 12V I'd expect less power and with the cheaper 230V I'd expect a less solid construction (still better than Dremel though).

>>934466
But i don't want to break the law.

>>934564
it's not a crime until you get caught

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>>934689
Touché.

Anyways, another mini project.
Changing my stick shift knob for a flight stick. Work in progress. Im thinking a bit of pvc pipe and epoxy putty.

>>924319
Get some acrylic clear glass, something like 5cm x 10cm.
Print something out like a birthday greeting or similar and put it behind it and then start engraving it with the dremel, after that use some leds to shine through the edge on the bottom and make a stand for it or just give it away as a special birthday card.

>>935602
I like this idea.

Trim your dog's nails.

>>924319
I bought my dad one, we've yet to do anything with it