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fishing with my dremel

479chipmunk1969 — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:53:05 GMT

I use my dremel all for making wood fishing lures in which I enjoy giving/trading to anyone who wantes to barter or just someone who likes to fish with kids........

Drilling holes in glass

Nimrod7 — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:25:58 GMT

I have no experience in using the Dremel tool. I bought one for my husband in 2001 and it has been unused in the box. Now I need to drill a hole about 1/4 in. in custom designed wine bottles to put lights inside. If someone has experience with the required accessory for drilling glass, let me know. I think I have the variable speed 395 model.

drilling plastic (Mah Jongg tiles) for beading

NewViewSeniorCitizen — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:11:34 GMT

I have found that there is a very fine (odorous) dust as I drill. Could this be toxic? I am wearing a face mask, but would love an opinion on this as it is winter and I am working inside in my basement.

What attachments are used to carve antique bakelite?

olmacfurb — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:07:06 GMT

Greetings!

I wish to use my Dremel tool to carve antique bakelite jewelry.

Has anyone experience with this? What attachments are

used for carving, sanding and polishing?

I would appreciate any advise.

Thank you.

mcfurb

Which tool do I need for wooden brooch making?

jessamy104 — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:36:02 GMT

Hi everyone,

I am interested in creating wooden brooches- cut out shapes from thin wood.

Having never ever worked with wood before, I am unsure of what to do, or even how to do this (or even what wood i would need to buy).

I was researching and discovered the Dremel Tool, and it looks great - but I can't tell exactly which one I need- can I get away with the cheapest model? will i need any accessories to help me out?

can you help me out? I don't have alot of cash - so cheaper = better :)

cheers,
Jess

How to make bird toys

Meowzer — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:15:36 GMT

Hi all;

This is probably an incredibly stupid question but I don't even know what to do a Google search for at this point. You know those toys you can buy in a pet store for birds and small animals to chew on? Some of them are hanging bird toys and some are just like wooden carrots or what have you.

How do you make those? Even just the name of the tool or bit or part or whatever would be handy so that I could look it up!

Here comes a second stupid question.. on a bird house or a wooden hamster toy there is a hole for said creature to get in and out of the house.. it's usually around 4 inches across or so? What does one use to make a hole like that? I put in a search for "hole drill" in desperation and something actually came up, much to my surprise, is that actually what you'd use? Is there an attachment like that for the dremel?

I've had my dremel for a good 7 years or so now and all I've really done with it is cut out lids of bins to make hamster cages. :blush: I'm sure I could make them wooden toys a lot cheaper than I could buy them.. if I knew what I was doing that is. :rolleyes:

Thanks!

What dremel tool for rock carving?

taijiphoenix — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 18:30:58 GMT

****o,
I am new to the forum and new to dremel. Before I purchase one I would like some advice. My main goal is to carve stone, mainly the types that I find around my yard. I really don't know what they are. Maybe some quartz. I would also like to be able to drill holes in the stone. I also would like to be able to cut s****, and maybe experiment with some wood carving as well. So my question to you guys is: What would be the best dremel tool for this and what accessories should I get?

Thank you,
Taijiphoenix

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

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

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!

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.

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

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!

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

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
:unsure:

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

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.