Bren Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 My other half got me one for christmas. I am not into porting heads etc. but I thought it may be useful for getting where a grinder may not be able to. Any body got one? What do you use it for?
Bobthebeard Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 All sorts of stuff really. Mainly removing rust from those awkward areas before treating/painting. Windscreen surrounds etc. Great tool if used properly. (Can also be used improperly of course!)
meshking Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 The proper metal cutting discs are great for small areas that the usual large grinder can't get into. Sent from my Z10 using Tapatalk
derskine Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 I've got a pneumatic one and a small pneumatic grinder, they're very useful when repairing bodywork, for cutting and removing rust/paint.Can painstakingly grind down welds if you get a carbide burr, it's a pain but it does work and is very useful in tight spaces.
dave21478 Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 I bought one for my brother in laws Xmas a few years back. I kind of assumed it would never get used but its turned out to be surprisingly handy. I usually borrow it for the kind of stuff where you cant fit a grinder, using the wee flat grinding discs. Cut a couple of seized hose clips off in an engine bay, cut slots into rotted bolt heads on a fuel tank sender...stuff like that.The wee grinding stones are pretty hopeless on steel, but the tiny sanding drums can be handy.
Rusty_Rocket Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 I use the tiny metal cutting wheels all the time on my dremel. Really useful for cutting through lumps of rust that used to be nuts & bolts!
saucedoctor Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 Used mine to fix my mate's false teeth. Bren, M'coli and michael1703 3
darkfour Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 The wire brush attachment is great for cleaning up threads, however don't use the polishing mop/pad and metal polish to try and remove scratches from prescription glasses. You'll just bugger the lenses up I've used the router bit and straight edge guide to make a headboard from oak.
bigfella2 Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 The little discs would be great for cutting into heater boxes in Peugeot 407's. Think about all those flaps you could fix!! Seriously you will find loads of use for it. I have a black and Decker version, its really handy.
cort16 Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 How long do the cutting discs last if your cutting through bolts or 1mm steel?
Station Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 They're really handy, I've got one that spins up to 10,000 rpm (I think anyway). I've only used it to remove small rust spots and smoothing down rough plastic.
Vin Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 I use mine all the time. Wouldn't be without one. :-D It's a rechargable one so I have a couple of spare batteries that are always charged up for any long weld grinding/cutting jobs. I have had a replacement body/motor section on it though, as it wore out from too much use... I prefer the 'speedclic' cutting discs myself...
garbaldy Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 Used mine to fix my mate's false teeth. Also very good on real teeth too, to save alarm it was not used for a filling just removal saucedoctor 1
DSdriver Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 I wanted one for Christmas but was given a sextant instead. If I had both I suspect that the dremmel would get the most use but the old brass sextant in its wooden box was one of the best presents I have ever had. Bren 1
Rusty_Rocket Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 How long do the cutting discs last if your cutting through bolts or 1mm steel? Not long!! They are also very brittle and will instantly snap if you lay the tool down on them.. but, you can chop through an M10 bolt with one disc if you don't set the speed too high. This has been enough to totally save my bacon in the past !
drum Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 Mine was handy until the motor burnt out. I also have a lidl one and it has lasted longer.
Danblez Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 Bloody brilliant bits of kit, had mine for over 15 years and use it for cutting, polishing, wire brush action and grinding. Carbide burrs are far better than the grinding stones for metal. Alas the quality isn't what it used to be but then relatively they are less than half the price they used to be.
Minimad5 Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 Where do you guys buy the discs from ?I've recently ran out, and it seems no one local sells them
nisfan Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 Ive got one, will be using it for refurbing wheels and removing rust in awkward places. I find the cutting discs lethal when they break. Ping off in all directions.
mercrocker Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 You definitely need eye protection using these things. I am not a safety boy usually but I value my eyes above all else. Watch the bloody cheap Lidl bits too, especially the wire brushes. I got my Dremel for a tenner off some giffer at a boot sale and thought it would be wankered but I don't think he ever used it. They are great for die-cast refurbs as well as the 1:1 scale stuff. Forty-two 1
smellmycheese Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 Cut my dad's wedding ring off with mine, small tyre lever behind ring and a wet cloth to keep it cool. Proper saved the day it did. Discs are fucking lethal when they snap tho explosive-cabbage 1
explosive-cabbage Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 We have one, used mainly for wood carving. Excellent bit of kit, just take it steady when grinding the inside of small metal bolt holes to make them bigger - apparently this shouldnt be done.Luckily there is a replacement parts service availiable through various sellers on eBay - a new flexible shaft cost me just £18 delivered from Hong Kong, and considering it wasn't mine to break I didn't bat an eye about that kind of value. old brass sextant in its wooden box Thats a bit 'WHO?' isn't it?
Forty-two Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 Machine Mart sell lots of accessories for these things. Always worth a look when the VAT free offer comes through the post. Echoing the earlier comments, eye protection is a must. Cutting wheels do explode and wire brushes loose the wire strands. Brass wire brushes are excellent on a spark plugs!
overrun Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 How long do the cutting discs last if your cutting through bolts or 1mm steel?Longer than the centres stay attached, usually!Joking aside, those Speed Click discs have helped me out loads of times.
bub2006 Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 I have aldi's own brand. Never failed. Brother in law had a brand new dremel box with assorted discs,grinding stones etc and gave them to me to use. As said before the discs are fragile but the sanding bits are ace. Have a couple of new ones in kitchen cupboard. Use multi tool on low speed with one on is ideal for hard skin on feet
sierraman Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 Used for cutting a new mondeo bumper to fit exhaust... Used the buffer to clean up some old cutlery... Used grinder for isolated rust spots on various cars I've had... Used the drill bit to drill out a chewed up screw on an EGR... Given time I could think of hundreds more. Trouble is the genuine bits are extortionate prices, though you can get them non genuine much cheaper. They are useful where speed is an advantage as opposed to torque so your delicate cutting/grind jobs.
mercrocker Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 Brass wire brushes are excellent on a spark plugs!Cleaned my plugs today and completely overlooked the Dremel next to the workbench......Might do them again tomorrow, then!
HillmanImp Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 GR12 for removing clagnuts. I use mine as a portable 'Clag-be-gone' when I am away from home drum, saucedoctor and sierraman 3
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