Dremel tool accessories.

[Bcone1381]

The supply of my Dremel Tool cutting discs is dwindling. Soon it will be time to order more.

But I suspect there are accessories I don’t know about, or suppliers I don’t use. For example my sanding discs wear quickly.

So I’m curious what are your favorite accessories, favorite suppliers, stay away from X supplier, etc.

I like this tool to elongate a tight machine screw hole on a panel. It eases ease assembly.
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[Lee]

Hey Brooks, I can't speak to the Dremel discs, but I can tell you that I use thin 4.5" cut off discs in my little pneumatic grinder a lot. Really like that combination and the discs are cheap on Amazon.

The other thing that I can speak to is my 12 volt Milwaukee rotary tool. Absolutely love that tool. Uses the same battery as the rest of my 12 volt Milwaukee tools, which I also love. Very powerful. More like a mini die grinder. I use it a lot with cheap carbide burrs from Amazon to shape aluminum. Great combination. Haven't touched my Dremel since I got it...

Lee

[Bentmettle]

What do you use the sanding discs for? I'm not building a full scale kit at the moment.

Are you using a variable speed tool?

Do you have a set of small size files?

[Bcone1381]

What do you use the sanding discs for? I'm not building a full scale kit at the moment.

Are you using a variable speed tool?

Do you have a set of small size files?

My Dremel tool has variable speed. It is cordless rechargeable, and the speed ranges from about 5000 to 35000 rpm.

I added some Van Aircraft cabin sidewall vents to my boot cowl, so I cut out a small 2" x 1.5" rectangle hole in the middle of the panel. I did that by first drilling the corner holes with a step drill, then used the circular metal cutting disc to cut straight lines in the sheet metal between the holes. I then used the sanding discs do debur the edges of the cut-out. I think I ended up filing the edges because the sanding disc was worn out.
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Lee, I have a corded electric disc grinder. I used it with success to trim my windshield with a 4.5" abrasive disc. Mine is a Menards Special, its heavy, has the umbilical cord.....I dont like it. A hassle to use. An air tool would be lighter, but I suspect needs a big compressor due to its air demand. but it has an even bigger umbilical cord....aka air hose.

But I am inexperienced to using these things and need to expand my knowledge and experience. I think I have some cutoff discs around....not used yet. That job above suited the Dremel. Is your pnuematic grinder also know as a Die Grinder? Sounds like the Milwaukee a larger unit than the Dremel.

The best rotory tool might be in the value & quality of the accessories. A search led me to the oscillating tool arena...never touched one.

[alaskabearhawk]

I have a cordless Bosch rotary tool and use it quite a bit. I use the heavy-duty cutoff wheels, tungsten carbide cutter pointed tip 3,2 mm (9903), right-angle attachment and sometimes a sanding drum.

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[Bentmettle]

My Dremel tool has variable speed. It is cordless rechargeable, and the speed ranges from about 5000 to 35000 rpm.

I added some Van Aircraft cabin sidewall vents to my boot cowl, so I cut out a small 2" x 1.5" rectangle hole in the middle of the panel. I did that by first drilling the corner holes with a step drill, then used the circular metal cutting disc to cut straight lines in the sheet metal between the holes. I then used the sanding discs do debur the edges of the cut-out. I think I ended up filing the edges because the sanding disc was worn out.

Thanks for the extra information-for your style sheet metal project, I'd suggest trying a deburring tool - Shaviv is a brand that is ubiquitous. Practice on some other material because the blades can be quite aggressive with metal removal if you want them to be. A small file, used to draw file ( draw file is the name of the technique), the edges is also a good method for deburring what you did (to me, preferable to sanding - modulate the pressure and you can get as good of finish with the file as an abrasive I think). The sanding discs leave a nice edge, but I find them cumbersome compared to a deburring tool or file and messy.

I wasn't a big fan of the oscillating tools and thought they were for drywall, then used one to cut a lot of plastic interior panels for a rally car project.

matt