iweiny Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Dremel Stylus™ Cordless Rotary Tool Dremel Stylus It uses their 7.2V cordless battery. I have been thinking of getting this because it really looks like it has good control. Any comments? Ira Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Looks like Gunsmiths everywhere are gonna' see a bump in repair work "real soon now" ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMITH Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 The cordless ones are nice to an extent. IMO you are better off with a corded dremel though. The cordless ones are a little short on power, and the battery only dies when you need the tool. The corded tool with a flex shaft offers the most control for me, and is what I would recommend. I don't think you can build a gun without a dremel tool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Cheely Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Corded with the flex shaft is the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iweiny Posted December 7, 2006 Author Share Posted December 7, 2006 (edited) fascinating, I have a corded one with the flex tool. However, I have never really liked the flex tool... Although I have not tried it on my gun projects... Perhaps next time I will try it. Ira Edited December 7, 2006 by iweiny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 I prefer the corded version of the Dremel tool. With the battery version I might try to destroy something while at the range. With the corded version I can destroy anything I want in the privacy of my garage and hide the results in the gun safe, under the work bench, or in the trash can wrapped in old newspapers (depending on the extent of the lunacy achieved). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Sadly...my Flex tool is broken. (have fun with that...I do) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhgtyre Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Sadly...my Flex tool is broken. (have fun with that...I do) TMI! TMI! -ld Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSeevers Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 I prefer the corded version of the Dremel tool. With the battery version I might try to destroy something while at the range. With the corded version I can destroy anything I want in the privacy of my garage and hide the results in the gun safe, under the work bench, or in the trash can wrapped in old newspapers (depending on the extent of the lunacy achieved). I love the honesty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Sample Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 One of mine has two LED lights on it! Darkman Dremeling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear23 Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 ]A Must have for every Range bag!![/b] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middle Man Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Sadly...my Flex tool is broken. (have fun with that...I do) Well, run right out to Lowes and buy a replacement! Or, I suppose you could order one online in private. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclez Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 The flex tool is a must have for everyone. From the pro's all the way down to the beginner's. Take care of your flex tool and it will last you a long time. For the beginners, that means cleaning it after every use. Now I'm not sure how Flexmonkey broke his but I have at times ran my flex tool pretty hard. Don't be afraid to stick in there and grind it around. They can take a lot more abuse than some think. Heck my wife bought her one of those imitation flex tools. We'll see how long that one last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganShootist Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Wait till Carmoney sees the new toy... he'll have to change his icon. Flex---sorry to hear of your loss... maybe a splint would help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezer-lock Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 I don't want to spoil your fun with the FlexTool but I was glad to see this thread because I have been looking for an alternative to the Dremel for work on Glocks and other types of plastic. I have scores of metal working tools including a huge pile of files and I have a bucket full of body working tools. What I am looking for is shaping tools similar to what we use to work body filler only smaller. Anyone have any sources? Thanks, David C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjanglin Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 Please be careful with them Dremels!Stay outa the mags with em. Jim Sailors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 Jim, are you talking of polishing the insides of the mags? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman_sy Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Just asking guys. don't know much bout this tool. What do use it on?? Gunsmithing?? is it really that usefull? A friend of mine got one. and i never asked him "why"? We'll im asking why should i get a Dremel?? thanx:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 I don't want to spoil your fun with the FlexTool but I was glad to see this thread because I have been looking for an alternative to the Dremel for work on Glocks and other types of plastic. A gunsmith in Oklahoma told me he does all his Glock custom work with a bic lighter and a razor blade. Don't want to give this guy a Dremel for Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liota Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Guys, As an alternative to Dremel, you might consider Foredom. It is a flex shaft drill generally used in jewelrymaking. The motor hangs on a hook or stand. The flex shaft and handpiece hang off the motor. You control motor speed via foot pedal. It's quite good. http://www.foredom.com Liota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Guys,As an alternative to Dremel, you might consider Foredom. It is a flex shaft drill generally used in jewelrymaking. The motor hangs on a hook or stand. The flex shaft and handpiece hang off the motor. You control motor speed via foot pedal. It's quite good. http://www.foredom.com Liota Love mine....Makes a Dremel look pretty anemic.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liota Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 I don't have one yet. Maybe after I retire. Right now, I just want the "Orders to home." L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjanglin Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Yep Im talking about polishing or anything else with a dremel in a mag I use pieces of plastic flats 3/16 and 1/4 thick cut in various deminsions to fit inside mags about a foot long from 150 grit to 1500 grit, i wrap and tape in place strips on this flats and polish with an in and out motion In the mag. Polishing with a dremel even if you use light compound doesnt work as good as my method. The swirls created by the dremel will gather dust and grit and the rotation of the bullets will start a scracthing process that is detramental to the mags operation.Couple times a year you use 1500 grit for a few passes and the luster comes back. And with my method you can see high and low spots and use body hammers and lightly tap them out with a body shoe and the hammer. I stress lightly. When I weld on a mag I try to use files that I set aside just for mags to take down the high spots.I do use a foredom on real high spots but the last thing I do is the emory paper treatment. Jim Sailors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMITH Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Jim, I think a lot of the difference between your method and the method used by most is that you want the best possible result while most want 'a' result RIGHT NOW!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditto_95 Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Guys, As an alternative to Dremel, you might consider Foredom. It is a flex shaft drill generally used in jewelrymaking. The motor hangs on a hook or stand. The flex shaft and handpiece hang off the motor. You control motor speed via foot pedal. It's quite good. http://www.foredom.com Liota Love mine....Makes a Dremel look pretty anemic.. I wouldn't know what to do without my Foredom. Hanging or bench model work great especially coupled with the foot pedal for speed control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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