Dremel Message Board / Crafts and Hobbies / Crafts and Hobbies

Drilling Holes In Metal For Custom Work

CuriousCat — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:59:32 GMT

Hi, am new to site and Dremel as well. I am curious as to the potential uses for the tools. I was in Home Depot and purchased the 628 Precision Drill Set for the purpose of drilling holes in metal cards to act as clothing hangtags. I have not purchased a drill yet though, what Dremel do the members of this board recommend? How would I secure the metal in place so that I can drill precisely? Do I need any special attachments?

Thank you,
Cat

Etching Plastic

JoanW — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:09:25 GMT

I want to try and etch some polycarbonate (plastic) wine glasses. I don't think the glass etching cream will work, so it was suggested I try a Dremel tool. My husband has one (but won't share), so I am going to purchase my own to add to my own tool collection.

Any suggestions on type and tip to use, once I get my stencil adhered?

The glasses are those thick plastic that are good for outdoor use, but don't look like cheap plastic throwaways.

Thanks for any advice!

what are these?

anon125 — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:59:29 GMT

just got this box of grinding things etc.

can you tell by the colors what they are made of?

thanks

Which bit to use on polystyrene

sophisticatedhippie — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:51:11 GMT

My wonderful daughter and son-in-law gave me my second Dremel tool for Christmas 2007, 300-N/25 and I love it.

I have only used it so far doing my own acrylic nails and to shorten my labs nails so I'm very inexperienced with most of the other bits and pieces to it.

I recently bought this bust http://www.firemountaingems.com/details.asp?PN=H201309PK and the space between the earlobe and neck is too close to put an earring through without mangling the earwire. I was hoping someone here would be experienced enough to recommned which bit to use on polystyrene to scoop out some space on the neck behind the earlobe. I dont want to darken the area and ruin the bust so of course I would practice on the back first but I dont have a clue where to start as far as which bit. Any help would be appreciated.

cutting/polishing semi-precious gemstones

Die-Pie — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:19:04 GMT

I'm interested in trying to use my dremel tool for grinding/ polishing or perhaps drilling bead holes in stones like jasper up to garnet hardness. Does anyone know if it can be done with Dremel tools, and if so, what types of bits (I know I'd need diamond coated, just not sure which) I'd need.
Thanks for the input!

Casemod

Ulysses Cazuquel — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 01:01:13 GMT

Look at my works with a dremel in cases of computers

First Project

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6521&page=6

Second Project

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7302&page=13

Metal Jewelry

artsy mama — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 18:52:48 GMT

Hi: I have just purchased a Stylus and was wondering if anyone has used it as a tool for making jewelry. My interests lie in cutting, engraving and distressing and/or polishing metal. (Nickel, Brass and Silver) Is there anyone out there who uses it for this purpose. I don't know where to start and would welcome any tips you have gained through your experience with this. Thanks.
Artsy Mama
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more variations of stone grinders attachments.....

kalonaheskie — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:19:43 GMT

i do face features in pipestone and other rocks for a hobbie,...i would like to see more smaller attachments for those hard / small areas like the eyes, hair, neck, etc,...basically more choices would be a excellent addition.......thank you

Using a Dremel for plastic watch crystal polishing?

old_radios — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:04:09 GMT

I have several minor scratches on my plastic watch dial cover. Has anyone used their Dremel for plastic watch crystal polishing? I'm guessing one of the felt polishing attachments and some type of low abrasive polish?

Thanks, Pat

Dremel for toy trains

tinplate — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 16:55:05 GMT

I use my Dremel Moto tool for cleaning, polishing & rust removal on my old Lionel trains. I have been repairing & restoring old trains for many years. That isn't news. That I just replaced my old Moto tool with a new 300 model is. The old one was sold at our garage sale after 30 years of great service. I found I needed a variable speed tool. I was happily surprised to find that all the old bits & brushes fit the new tool. I haven't used it yet but I expect it will be every bit as good as the old Dremel.

Mosaics / Stained Glass

skiingchick1 — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:42:13 GMT

Which product do your recommend for cutting, polishing and rounding ceramics and glass tiles? I am really unsure of the attachment kit to purchase or even which Dremel itself would be best? Thanks

Art on cupper

lennarts — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 17:08:24 GMT

Perhaps a new kind of artwork in cupper. I don't know anybody who is doing the same artwork.
If there is someone who is doing some similar artwork in cupper I would be glad to here about it.

Cutting Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

iCart — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:57:53 GMT

I want to cut PCB into free-form shapes to incorporate into my art work. None of the posts/forums/project descriptions that I have read specify the type of attachment to use for this. My plan is to get the Multi-Purpose Cutting Kit (Model 565) and some eye and respiratory protection.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

polishing stones

mkallen503 — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 12:41:46 GMT

****o to all. I have a bunch of stuff for polish. Problem is I don't know how to use them. I want to polish rocks I have tumbled. thanks