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MultiMax Attachments

chris11414 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:06:03 GMT

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I have come up with an idea for the MultiMax. I constructed a wire brush attachment use the center portion of a worn saw blade. It works well and cleans grout quickly.

I have also used the Velco attchment for the sand paper with the center portion the large pads used for floor professional floor buffing. They come in different colors for the abrasiveness. Nice for cleaning ceramic tile.

An accurate Dremel drill press some day?

MiniTom — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:41:22 GMT

I make collectible miniature furniture with tolerances down to just a couple thousandths. The only Dremel drill press that can meet this tight tolerance is the (much) older model 210. This is because I can raise the table up/down with tight control - and a dial indicator set on the table top. None of your newer drill presses even come close to both height and wobble tolerances as the 210.

I also teach "Magic of the Drill Press" workshops many times a year to miniaturists. But what do I use and recommend in my workshops? The model 210 of course, and with model 380 mototools. What do I teach them? Everything except drilling holes - circles, mortise/tenons, dados, rabbets, moulding, pin routing is a biggee (I can shape very small perfect cabriole legs using a drill press). They come away from class in awe. I even have one model 210 that's been modified with a pull-down handle.

However, getting their own hands on the old Dremel tools is getting harder and harder - even off of eBay. There are thousands of miniaturists out there who would love a very accurate newer Dremel drill press that can even drill a hole in the same place everytime. We were hoping the 220 would do that, but even that model just is not that accurate. We all love Dremel for normal everyday crafts and such, but for precision work, your drill presses just are not there yet. They need more accurate locking and depth features, and maybe even bring back the old "move the table up/down" feature too. As such, I do not even use a Dremel for my "fine" furniture, but a Cameron drill press - but very few of my students can afford $750 for a drill press. They want Dremel !

Thanks for listening,

MiniTom

Table saw addition?

savagcl — Sat, 29 Jul 2006 17:41:06 GMT

Will dremel ever bring back the table saw or perhaps an updated
model.

I have heard many compliments on dremel's previous version,
not produced anymore, unfortunately...

Would like to see one from Dremel capable of cutting a max of
3/8 inch wood.

I have looked around the web and was not impressed with any
i found including the makers mark model (leaves me with the
impression of having to buy 2 tools just to get 1).

savagcl

acrylic paint stirer/mixer

amNartist — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:42:17 GMT

I would like Dremel to make an attachment to stir/mix the 2oz. and 8oz bottles of acrylic paint. I know lots of hobbyists and artists use these paints and create their own shades of colors in separate bottles. Sure would beat sitting there shaking and shaking that bottle. Just a rod with a small flap of some kind at the end would be great.

Multi-Max

Kodiak — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 21:50:47 GMT

Just reading about the tool! Can anyone give a close guess about the price of the tool, and the attachments?

I have ben looking at another brand for a long time, but it is just to much money for it.

(And can the attachments be used on either tool????) Thanks:unsure:

Pantograph

Buck8one2 — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:53:39 GMT

Please forgive is this is a duplicate. I posted this several days ago and it hasn't appeared yet.

I would like to see and good accurate pantograph for the Dremel tool. It seems to me a match made in heaven for small work that is too small for a standard router setup. Personally I would use it for cutting mother of pearl for inlay work. A small scroll saw can work but repeatability is impossible and too many damaged pieces.

1/4" or 6mm Shank Attachment

torqu3e — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:20:41 GMT

Need an attachment which lets a Dremel 300 series drive a 6mm or 1/4" shank bits.

I have been dying to find something that will work.

Modify Multisaw to connect to Flex Shaft

pcrobo — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 07:11:36 GMT

I just had a situation where I could have used the Multisaw in an expremely cramped area. The Multisaw attached to Dremel XPR would not fit.

But if I could have the Multisaw attached to the Flex shaft I could have used it to saw through some pipe.

Looking at XPR and Flexshaft, it does not seem to be possible to make this hookup. Or is there a way to do it?

Dremel Router Table

cooperda — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:04:46 GMT

With the router table have the attachment hard fixed to the under side of the table with a flex cord for attachment to the rotary tool.

This way the rotary tool can be hung up separate from the router table making the table lighter. Eliminates the problems of attaching the different rotary tools to the table, as different adapters on the flex cord could be used for the different rotary tools.

You do not loose any power through the flex cord, the actual mechanism of the router is fixed and does not move. SOLID construction.

Cord for the cordless

tardboy21 — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:24:03 GMT

The subject pretty much says it. I have an 8000-03 dremel, and would absolutely love it if there were a corded plug in. One may say, just buy a corded dremel, but then you lose the mobility to move around when you need to. There has been several occasions when I have wished my battery would have lasted just an hour longer, when simply working at a table. I need the mobility for most projects more than the endless supply of power, but would definitely buy an accessory that plugs into the battery connectors, and provides an outlet plugin to use for those projects where I am at a table and need to work longer.
Anyone else with an 8000 have an opinion?

Dremel jaw cutters

mrsolvit — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 23:59:30 GMT

so what i have thought up is a attachment for any dremel that can reach 10 thousand rpm basically what it is is a device that converts the high speed low torque power in to high torque low speed which is then put into a jaw cutter which slowly clamps down on what ever your are cutting such as steel cable then since dremels do not have reverse the jaws will have a release latch that will disengage the jaws from the threads and allows the jaw to open back up freely for all who agree or who have questions post them here!!!!

:cool:

engraver

Scroller — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:26:09 GMT

Can anyone tell me if there is any way to control the depth of the dremel engraver.

The Direction of Dremel Evolution...

anton zedd — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:07:31 GMT

I guess there are many avenues that Dremel could go down as far as new product ideas goes. Far and above, Dremel tools have been my personal favourite to use for just about every project I've ever done!

I yearn for the day when Dremel announces a 3Axis CNC Kit for that advanced hobbyist out there that wants to take his or her hobby, profession to the next level.

Personally, I think its a good move in this day and age where everyone is going "Green" so to speak. Making your own things come to fruition with a 3Axis CNC Kit would put Dremel over the top of the competition for good.

I think this would be an extremely popular product indeed. It would obviously open up a massive pandorah's box of other avenues to take too.:)

Drum Sander Attachment

SoxRockPatsRule — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:44:41 GMT

With all the awesomely cool attachments that Dremel has come up with, I think the one thing they're missing is a Drum sander. It should have a bigger cylinder than a regular sanding drum, and it should oscillate up and down.

Drum Sander Attachment

SoxRockPatsRule — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:39:52 GMT

Pantograph

Buck8one2 — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:05:32 GMT

I'd like to see a well made and accurate Pantograph. It seems to me a match made in heaven for the Dremel tool or the hand tool on the flexible cable. I can see it doing small work that is too small for a regular router. Personally, I would be cutting thin mother of pearl for inlay work.

buffing dremel bits

rock_hound0817 — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:05:39 GMT

i work on soapstone with my dremel alot. it gets me out of the binds that i cannot manage with a swiss army knife, sand paper, nail buffers or a hack saw. i know you have cloth buffer tips that you can put the metal polish onto but that wont cut it for me. the dust from the soap stone renders it unusable.

i am looking for something like the nail buffers that is cone shaped, or cylindrical with a flat top, or a small tip such as like some of your diamond bits. the idea i had for the materials is much like anything you already use, only instead of diamond or rough grit on the bit. you use a spongy material and coat it with a nail buffing grit. very fine of course. i use the nail buffers only because it shines and polishes my soap stone pieces unbelievably. however i cannot get into the small crevices that i have made with my knife. i can only get the big marginally even surfaces that i have made.

is there any possible way you guys could put out a product like this, because i know that if i've caught onto the idea of the dremel for my soap stone that many other carvers have. to find something like that to them i'm sure would be a gold mine for you.

benchtop mill

desoldered — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:59:20 GMT

With all of the DIY CNC info on the web that are centered around Dremels, how about a benchtop mill FROM Dremel? Perhaps even a CNC upgrade package for it as well?

I submitted this to customer support before I found this forum.

soap stone dremel bits

rock_hound0817 — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:30:13 GMT

well i'm a soap stone carver. i like it cause it's fairly easy work with a good outcome everytime. that and i dont need a whole lot of tools. all i use primarily is my swiss army knife, sand paper, nail buffers, and a hack saw. i use the knife, hack saw and sand paper for obvious reasons. soap stone is softer than even your finger nail so it would obviously work real easy with those tools alone. the nail buffers however you may have raised a brow to. i did it on a whim one night when i was making a turtle from stone. i gave it a wack with the buffer thinking about how it shines your nails and the results i got were great.

my only problem is when it comes to the cracks and crevices that i need to get at. i am hoping that the dremel team sees this and considers it very seriously that i would like to see a new product line of dremel buffer bits in cone shapes or fine points even. the tip made of a spongy material and having it's own actual grit specifically for nails but works on soap stone. if you would need to see the results of my soap stone work from nail buffers then please contact me. i assure you it's nothing short of amazing what the nail buffers do to soap stone.

granted the very same thing can be achieved just by carving it with the knife. if you only use the knife you now have a ton of flat edges from the knifes edge. after having done that you can use a fine sand paper to smooth out the edges, then the nail buffers to smooth out the sand paper and after all that. all you need is the oil in your fingers to rub the dust off and it's sooo smooth and shiny from it's own luster.

again i hope the dremel team will seriously look this over cause i am more then willing to buy a ton of these if they seriously came out. alot of my work involves small areas that i cannot work with a nail buffer pad. the areas are just way to small to put some elbow grease into. and if i was to try it would take forever... aside from that it would be possible to break the piece i'm making, per say if it was a deer and i was trying to buff the antlers. not that i have, i wouldnt create such a thing unless i had these tools i'm requesting. i know i am but one voice, but i'm sure if other soap stone workers learned about nail buffers they would agree that it's a great idea.

Disposable razor sharpening adaptor

Boaz11 — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:53:41 GMT

This small adaptor when place on a Dremel lithium-ion cordless tool can be used to sharpen Shick ST razors and possible other brands. I have been using it for the pass two years plus and have not had to purchase a razor since. I have seven sharpening and over forty shaves on the razor I am currently using and looking for more. I am sure with this and Dremels team of experts that hunderds of shaves may be obtained from a singles razor. Looking t0 hear from you soon. Boaz 11

router cutter set for dollshouses

Karina — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:44:45 GMT

I am a miniaturist, that is 1:12th or "dollshouse" scale, and as many of my collegues desperately looking for new profiles to finish the miniature woodwork. Dremel only offers the 612 and 615 router cutters.

Sorry to name another make, but Trend for example (www. trendmachinery.co.uk) offers an attractive 12-piece router cutter set for dollshouses.

Could Dremel please enlargen the offer of router cutters ? I would be delighted.

Thank you for listening and congratulations with your products and service.

Karina Vrijdaghs (Nerja, Spain)

Chuck for the Stylus?

Brenda — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 07:41:22 GMT

Hi - I just bought a Stylus for fine work such as jewelry making. It is my first Dremel and I am new to the collet concept. I was expecting a chuck like my drill. I see that there is a chuck 4486 but not for use with the Stylus (1100). Is it possible to make one for the Stylus? I see that there is an EZ Lock product that I will look into but I would rather be able to change the bits like I do on my drill. Is it possible to make a chuck for the Stylus? Or, being a newbie, am I missing something here?

Countersink bits & other needs

vizion — Fri, 02 May 2008 13:15:47 GMT

It would be nice to have some more basic tools such as hss countersink bits. For example bits to match the head diameters of #0,#1, #2 screws. I know the diameter of #1 which is 3/16 (2.3mm) because I urgently need a countersink of that size for something I am working on. I feel that would be valuable to have in both standard and long reach versions.

As far as drills are concerned long reach versions would also be v.useful.

For router bits a wider range would be appreciated.

Dust management for Plunge Router/Grout Remover/etc..

Alchemist — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:34:05 GMT

One of the only complaints I have about any of my three multitools is that there is no way to integrate a dust removal system to the tools.

It would be nice to have the ability to plug a small attachement to either a vacuum or a compressor for the purpose of either blowing away or sucking up the dust created while cutting materials such as sheetrock.

I have always thought that the suspicious opening (oval shaped, with a small grove) in the side guards of the Plunge router, the grout remover and multi-purpose cutter attachement looked like it would be a perfect attachement point for a small forced air dust removal snorkle. Essentially it would fit onto that opening and consist of a flexible tube (approx 1/2" diameter) and an adapter that would attach to a standard vacuum tube or a compressor fitting of some sort.

VersaTip

rja — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:53:14 GMT

I just bought a VersaTip tool and think it is great. It could be improved by putting a diode somewhere in the handle so that the user could tell at a glance whether or not it is plugged in and maybe avoid a burn on a hot tool.

Drilling Stone

Whatup — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 23:42:51 GMT

I would appreciate a specially designed diamond drill bit that worked with a lubricant, not water, to drill holes into stone. The drills tend to get dull quickly when working with lubricant. This would be very helpful for those of us who work with stone beads and pendants.

Drill Press Improvement

Whatup — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 23:36:43 GMT

Would you make a fitting so that the Dremel Flex Shaft can be used with the Drill Press. I prefer to keep my motor away from any drilling of stone or sawdust because they can shorten the life of the motor. A flex shaft fitting would be ideal, then the motor could hang above and away from the carving dust.

Long Shaft for tool

tc — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 13:40:53 GMT

My primary use for the dremel cutter wheels is to cut off small frozen screws and bolts when disassembling machines for repair. The cut point is often inside the unit where there is not enough room for the drive motor or a hand to hold the flexible shaft. A long, solid shaft would provide both the access and tool control needed to extend the useful range of the tool.

Low speed Dremel

BlindSquirrel — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 23:11:31 GMT

I use my Dremel for styrene plastic. Even the lowest setting melts the plastic in a short time. I'd like a lower setting so I could actually SAND plastic.

Aluminum bristle brushes

Plane_fan — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:21:50 GMT

They would be handy for removing corrosion from aluminum, like minor surface corrosion on aircraft skin. You can't use steel brushes on aluminum because they remove too much material and make scratches, and brass brushes present other problems. Basically, micro-particles of brass can become imbedded in the aluminum and cause more corrosion. We use hand held aluminum brushes all the time, but it would be great if Dremel made an aluminum brush attachment. Just an idea. ;)

portable workcenter

kitecork — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:52:28 GMT

A while back, in the topic of "Desktop Vise" in the help section, I described a portable workcenter. As other Dremeller's on the board became curious and interested, I gave fairly detailed instructions on how to make one. What it is is the 220 Workstation and the 231 Router Table mounted together on a wooden frame that can be clamped down onto any work surface; a desk, dinner table, workbench, picnic table, or even onto the side shelf on a barbecue.

Since this post, I have had a number of questions, requests for more pictures, inquiries, and clarification on how to make a portable workcenter.

Just thought I would let you know.

Barry

Micro Mill

lisky420 — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 20:49:41 GMT

Hi all,

I would really like to see a Dremel micro milling machine. I make alot of real small parts out of aluminuim. I use the work station and a cheap milling table to do all my work. I sure would like to see a micro mill some day.

Biscuit joiner atachment

ecologito — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 10:18:03 GMT

What about an attachment to use the dremel as a biscuit joiner. shouldn't be that much different than a router use :w00t:

Making holes in dominos

mjbonoan — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 12:32:19 GMT

Has anyone tried making holes in dominos? I'm a hobbyist, rubber stamper, paper crafter, etc... I recently found domino art, and plan to start making jewelry, however, I need to make holes in dominos that go from one side to the other vertically or horizontally where jewelry making wire will go through.

I appreciate any and all suggestions and tips!

Thanks,

Table for the mini saw

Brigl — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 18:44:07 GMT

I currently have a setup that includes the "Multi-vise" http://www.dremel.com/en-us/attachments-and-accessories/attachment-accessory-detail.htm?H=188575&G=69679&I=80470

Attached to the multivise is and xpr400http://www.dremel.com/en-us/attachments-and-accessories/attachment-accessory-detail.htm?H=188575&G=69679&I=69804

and a wooden box that has

A: opening in the top for the "mini saw"

B: legs that are infinitely adjustable up to 10 inches

C: adjustable stop/guide that clamps down flush across the top

the top of the box already had recessed metal rulers from another table saw.

this thing works great and is very handy, but the minisaw on the dremel wants to move around even with bracing.

this would be much more simple as either a seperate standalone table like the Router table http://www.dremel.com/en-us/attachments-and-accessories/attachment-accessory-detail.htm?H=188575&G=69679&I=69680

or an attachment to the multivise or Dremel rotary tool.

or maybe even a new XPR atachment hint hint

One Big Carrying Case

cudarunner — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 10:45:17 GMT

****o to all,
I love the product and try to get all the attachments for it. However, I'm the type of guy who loves all his tools attachments together along with the tools. It would be very nice if they made a big carrying case that carries several dremels along with all the attachments that goes with them. This way you can keep and carry your dremel and all the attachments together, not have to look for a particular piece of attachment that you had to store somewhere else.

Replies to ideas submitted?

Drahcirl — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 09:27:05 GMT

Guys, I've submitted almost a dozen ideas to this forum over the past few years and not a one of them ever showed up on this list. When asked about them, you guys always replied in email that you had submitted them to your engineers for critique but nothing was ever heard from you again.

Is there any way to know the status of ideas we submit here? I, for one, am ****ed curious to know what's going on.

Drill Bit sharpening attachment

diy-sam — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:24:20 GMT

A Drill Bit sharpening attachment would be a very useful accessory, similar to the lawn mower blade sharpening attachment.

A collar to go around the neck of the tool, and an angled piece with a V slot to hold the bit firmly at the right angle to the grinding stone. This would be adjustable from say 15 to 60 degrees, for the various drills. Much more accurate than a free hand job.

Dremel classes?

alacava — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 07:57:31 GMT

Many years ago, Dremel sent a trained representative to Knoxville, Tennessee to demonstrate the use of the rotary tool to people interested in glass etching and ceramics. I became a "Dremelite" right then and have never entertained the idea of any other rotary tool. It was one of the most memorable demonstrations I have ever attended. I am now working with pure silver metal clay and find myself using my Dremel for MANY purposes, including using the "greenware bits" from my early days to clean edges of jewelry pieces and for many other tasks. I find on the Yahoo metal clay forum that many of the "gods and goddesses" of metal clay are recommending the Foredom Flexshaft specifically in place of the Dremel. I teach PMC (metal clay brand) here in Knoxville and teach my students to use their Dremel. I also cut metal rings for chainmaille with my Dremel and find it to be much more efficient than the cutter requiring the Foredom (I have a Foredom knockoff that is VERY dusty!) I feel very strongly that Dremel is missing out on a market that could be exceptionally lucrative AND would be very meaningful to the thousands of metal clay artists that are spending mega-bucks to perfect their skills. We need a Dremel class here in Knoxville and I already have 10 people who would be willing to pay for and attend one. And there are many more opportunities, including Rio Grande who is VERY receptive to any ideas that promote PMC and who also oversees the certification classes for teachers. I would LOVE to discuss this with someone at the "big" office!

Ann Lacava; alacava@frontiernet.net; www.puresilverstsudio.com

Dermel as Air blower

sharonpl — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 15:35:21 GMT

hi all

is it possible to turn the Dremel into air blower?
I always buy the air can's to clean my computer internals,
Why buying them when i can use my Dremel to remove dust?

any Idea?

sorry for my english

Sharon:)