cold Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 For those of you that use dremel tools to enlarge, smooth our or refine areas on whatever firearm you use them on, what model do you prefer and why? I have used other peoples in the past but am looking at buying one of my own, looking for some suggestions on a model or package. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UW Mitch Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I have a variable speed that I got as a kit from Costco. Works great for lots of things. ~Mitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outerlimits Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 be afraid, be very afraid... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbs007 Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 be afraid, be very afraid... I go tthe 400 XPR Rotary Tool Kit. Busted a lot of stuff with it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve J Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 be afraid, be very afraid... What Outerlimits said. +1 You'll find the right attachments at Brownell's. Here's a biggie that Dremel doesn't make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Miles Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Be a man and buy a Foredom. 1/6 horsepower of ruin everything power. CYa, Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmca Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I've gone through 3 variable speed and one single speed Dremels, the switch on the variables are always breaking. I'm using a cheapie I picked up at an autoparts store on sale for less than $15 and it's still going strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cold Posted June 26, 2009 Author Share Posted June 26, 2009 be afraid, be very afraid... I go tthe 400 XPR Rotary Tool Kit. Busted a lot of stuff with it... Thats the one I am looking at online now, going to stop by lowes and see what they have in stock on the way home from the range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ BAD Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I've got 4 different Dremel tools and none of them ever come anywhere near my firearms. Saves me a lot of money that way.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistral404 Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I got the hanging version. It has the flexible tube and variable foot pedal. Well I used to have it. I loaned it to a fellow shooter. He stills has it. I got it Walmart or Amazon for about $150. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01G8R Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I second the "Get a Foredom". You will not regret it. Look around on craigslist and ebay for a used one. Replacement parts are readily available and Foredom's website has owner's and user's manuals. I bought mine for less than $100 from a jeweler that was going out of business. A Dremel or Foredom has its uses when it comes to working on firearms. The key is to know where and when NOT to break out the rotary tool. I think most Gunsmiths have a rotary tool and use them on a regular basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshF Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Find a model that has this on it... I've seen some guns that could have fared much better if there were such a thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoNsTeR Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Black & Decker RTX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neomet Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 +1 on the warnings about the evil dremel. Freehand work of any type on metal with a high speed rotating drill if fraught with peril. I know this by having butchered more than one perfectly fine pistol before cutting the cord of the damned thing so it wouldn't tempt me again. This of course does not apply to Mike "Mr. Dremel" Carmoney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.E. Kelley Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 I too believe the Foredom is the tool. I have two. The slower speed and greater torque make it more controllable. Having torque allows me to use pressure to cut, carve and polish and maintain better control than the light touch required of the low torque Dremel. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boats Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 I have a regular Dremmel with all there stuff that works great. On my lathe use a bar that fits in a lantern post threaded for the thread on a dremmels body, so I can tool post grind small things. It's hard work for any tool so bought a cheap dremmel knock off at Home Depot. Thing runs and runs no problems at all, cost less than 15 bucks Boats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 This of course does not apply to Mike "Mr. Dremel" Carmoney. That's Dr. Dremel to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Cheely Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Get this one. Call me when you're done and I'll fix it for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmd Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 I've burnt out a few dremels over the years - I've had very good luck with Proxxon rotary tools. Here's a link: http://www.proxxontools.com/store/pc/home.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek45 Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 I've used a Dremel 395 MultiPro type 5 for years. I used to work at a place that had the ni-cad cordeless and they were junk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Bob Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Check Woodworker's supply--Have one of their tools that I like --has the flex handle which comes in handy sometimes. All Dremel bits work. But agree that the dremel type tools should be the last tool--not the first tool you reach for!BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Thinkin Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 My Dremel and I are inseparable. The relationship started on shaky ground but after several hundred dollars of teaching, maybe thousands, we have learned to appreciate each others needs and wants. I don't ask her to do what she is incapable of and in return she promised not to waste any more of my money. Occasionally she lies but I love her ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glockcomma Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 I am from the school that believes that you should Dremel first ask questions later. Coming from a Glock background it's kinda our mill. I have a Dremel variable that has served me well but was getting a little noisy, at a local thrift store I found another variable with the official Dremel foot locker full of accessories. I also have an old Dremel that runs off a 6 c-cell battery pack that I used to take with me to matches in case I got an uncontrollable urge to Dremel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino_aki Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 My Dremel is a variable speed flex shaft model that I got from the PX back in 1981 or so. Still going strong and enough moxie to still run the 3/4' drum sanders that work so well to blend the back of a 1911 slide, frame, and Ed Brown beavertail. I don't know if they still make this model, I haven't seen it anywhere they sell Dremels locally...when she finally passes I'll probably go the Foredom route too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el pres Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 be afraid, be very afraid... I go tthe 400 XPR Rotary Tool Kit. Busted a lot of stuff with it... +1 400 XPR then add a seperate polishing kit, got to have those [spelling](cratex) wheels !! But dont let the wife know you have it if she's crafty, wore out all my tips and I always have to go looking for it .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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