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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.

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:

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.

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?

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.

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

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:)

Belt sander attachment.

wanderer — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 21:00:08 GMT

A small belt sander attachment probably 1/4" or 3/8" wide by about 1" long would be a very handy tool. I am in the locksmith business and this would be invaluable in many situations.

The sanding belt should extend straight out from the end of the power tool.

A stronger 90 degree attachment would be desirable also.

Make all attachments fit better on the 10.8 tool.

Low speed high torque attachment

diy-sam — Tue, 29 May 2007 07:17:41 GMT

A low speed high power attachment for the Dremel (specially cordless Li-ion model) would enhance its utility manyfold.

Since Dremel already makes the geared right angle attachment, this should be quite feasible. Something that reduces speed by 1/20 to 1/50, and increases torque proportionately. I would envision a worm gear on drill and regular w**** gear on attachment would do a very efficient job, the expert designers at Dremel would know better.

Would serve as a cordless drill or screwdriver - " both speed and power do the job". And save carrying around an extra tool - many jobs require a more powerful drill and/or screwdriver.

I am sure lot of Dremel users would use this ...

Hex Collet & More

diy-sam — Fri, 25 May 2007 15:27:47 GMT

Hex Shank bits of various types are available easily, including ones with various size drill bits embedded. A collet to take a standard hex bit would be a very welcome accessory for the Dremel.

I have 3 Dremels, and many accessories. It is sometimes frustrating to find the accessory will not work with the Dremel most appropriate for the job.

For example the Dremellite is great for use in awkward places, where normal light is poor, (under the sink for example). The ideal Dremel for this is the cordless Lithium Ion one, but the Dremel light will not fit on this. A correct size washer would do the job.

Also accessories like the Jig Saw and Planer attachment would be great if they worked with the cordless model for convenience - it is a bit of a wire tangle to get the corded Dremel to that warped door on the terrace ! It would be ideal if every accessory worked with every model.

portable workbench toolbox

Laughingdove — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 18:41:55 GMT

I would like to see a workbench/toolbox with::) a lock that is about the size of a full size electric keyboard with folding legs.I would like it to include ::P 1. a work light. 2. ;) a place to mount the tool for use with the flexlight and fold up auto rising trays that get above the work surface.3. :w00t:a power strip and a place to plug in an extension cord 4. :cool:places on the work surface to mount the power tools and accessories and leave them there. I have the drill press,the flex light,the router, and plan to get the other accessories. The :hehe:bench vise needs its own permanent home in this unit.as the drill press. 5.:)bins and slots and holes to store tiny parts with unbreakable see thru lids.They could be on the auto rise trays that come up when the box opens.A fold out work surface could be possible that would become double the width of the box. This box needs to be UNBREAKABLE.:hehe:The boxes I have seen so far break nicely as they are cheap plastic. :w00t: It needs castors on one end and a sturdy handle on the other end so it can be hauled to workshops or out in the yard on a nice day or even to a festival or fair.:hehe::D When you get this made, please make it available in several colors other than dirty grey. :):P:hehe: Some of us are girls out here. Oh! another thing please send me one when you get it done as a thank :):D:P;) you for input as I am sure these contraptions will sell fast as you can stock shelves if marketed at Home Depot.:)

stitchmeister_1999@yahoo.com

gotta have

sulafool — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 12:57:26 GMT

We really need a 395 type configuration with reverse and a BRAKE!

400 stand alone

Kodiak — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 22:08:25 GMT

Are there plans to sell the 400 as a seperate tool?
Over the years I have accumulated my own bit kit.

Dremel D-Vise #2214

K'ttail — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 09:21:55 GMT

The pamplet "Tools for the Imagination" that came with my model 395 dremel shows a Dremel D-Vise used for holding items.

I can't seem to find it anywhere to order, could someone help me out with this?

Thank you,

kttail@gmail.com

Dremel Books

FixitMAD — Fri, 05 May 2006 10:55:36 GMT

I too would like to see these Dremel books I've seen mentioned on this board and on the internet. I do some things with my MultiPro 395 but I would love to learn more.

When did Dremel become part of the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation?

vise for Dremel

Ken — Tue, 09 May 2006 09:38:08 GMT

I have a Dremel tool and the drill press adapter. I am looking for a small machinist's vise to use in conjunction with this set-up. I use this set-up to drill holes in semi-precious stones for jewelry making. The vises I have found so far are for use with larger drill presses. Does Dremel make such a tool for use with their drill press? Does anyone know of a vise that might work in my application? Any and all help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Ken

revise The Guide to Compact power tools" By Len Hilts

cagb — Thu, 13 Apr 2006 09:34:20 GMT

Dremel is missing the side lines of patterns and how to books like the one by Len Hilts and some of the past pattern books Why can this Co. bring back some of these past books