GROSSMAN | 27 Jan 2016 1:29 p.m. PST |
I got a new Drimel tool for xmas and wondered how you may use it on different projects. Thanks, |
Col Durnford | 27 Jan 2016 1:40 p.m. PST |
The most use I had is using a sanding roller to shave down bases. Save the shaving for filler in conversion (head swaps). |
PJ ONeill | 27 Jan 2016 1:45 p.m. PST |
I use it with various wire brushes to shape insulation foam for hills and terrain boards (make sure you sand/cut outside)and you can't beat the small sanding drum for small things and tight spaces |
JimDuncanUK | 27 Jan 2016 2:19 p.m. PST |
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Texas Jack | 27 Jan 2016 2:48 p.m. PST |
Great link for drimel Jim! This is an excellent question, as I really want one but I need some sort of reason for getting it. |
JimDuncanUK | 27 Jan 2016 2:59 p.m. PST |
@TJ I had one in my deceased wargames buddies collection. I sold it for charity as I can manage all my tooling requirements with a razor saw, a pin vise, a file and a pair of pliers. I've heard of so many others having 'accidents' with their Dremel. |
Martian Root Canal | 27 Jan 2016 3:02 p.m. PST |
I use it for drilling holes for pinning during assembly. I also use it for removing flash/mold lines in hard to get areas. Another use is sanding MDF parts in assembling buildings. |
ACWBill | 27 Jan 2016 4:03 p.m. PST |
I use a Dremel Tool for many things related to my hobby. |
JSchutt | 27 Jan 2016 4:25 p.m. PST |
Finding or making your own speed control multiplies it's usefulness… |
leidang | 27 Jan 2016 4:26 p.m. PST |
I use it for everything. In fact I have 2 one with a plug in at my worktable and a battery pack one I can use on the go or if the cord would be in the way. If you get one, spend the money for a variable speed one and also spring for a quick chuck so you don't have to use the wrench to switch bits. One of the best tools I own for hobby stuff. |
Garryowen | 27 Jan 2016 5:07 p.m. PST |
I use mine mostly to remove unwanted metal to do some sort of a conversion. Tom |
Hafen von Schlockenberg | 27 Jan 2016 6:32 p.m. PST |
Makes short work of mold lines,I use the circular steel brush for the exterior lines,sprang for one of the little diamond-headed attachments for between legs and such. You'll need to experiment with speed and pressure for this. I also use the brush to smooth down horse flanks,as I dry brush them and some (cough Old Glorycough) are rather "pebbly". Don't forget the eye protection! And I admit I end up pulling little wires out of my face sometimes. Good for drilling out flag bearer hands,if used at low speed,a little at a time, and frequent dips in a lubricant.Turtle Wax is supposed to be good,I use Saddle soap. But any bar of oily soap should work. I would strongly recommend getting the flex shaft,much less tiring--like holding a pencil. |
hocklermp5 | 27 Jan 2016 7:15 p.m. PST |
Best use I found for mine was with the fine tooth circular saw blade to cut plastic model ship hulls at the waterline. Be very careful because even at the lowest speed setting the blade can hang up and kick back on you. Also, even at the lowest speed, it will heat up and start to melt the styrene plastic so take your time. I prefer hand tools because they are safer. Dremels can "bite" you in nasty ways and all in all the time you might save using a power tool could be negated by a single nasty accident. |
Bandolier | 27 Jan 2016 7:59 p.m. PST |
I love my Dremel. Obviously great for drilling out hands for weapons, pinning for repairs and conversions. |
Greylegion | 27 Jan 2016 8:34 p.m. PST |
Hell, I use them for cutting MDF, drilling holes for magnets, sanding. I like them so well, I own three. They are really great tools. |
UltraOrk | 27 Jan 2016 9:13 p.m. PST |
I use one quite often. Drilling, cutting, sanding, etc. works on metal, plastic, wood, plaster, resin, etc. I use it mostly for large terrain pieces and such, palisades, bridges. It's a little too big for 28mm figures. I get a lot of use out of mine. |
Ottoathome | 28 Jan 2016 12:21 a.m. PST |
I use it all the time. Drilling, sanding shaping, both on figures and on terrain and wood. The cut off wheels are great, and the degree of detail you can get when it's in a jig or an attachment for routing etc., is marvelous. The best ones are variable speed. ONE CAUTION.! Figures are a bear to work with. You have to acquire a skill with them. The spinning drill or drill bit will often create so much friction the metal will melt and gum up the burr or drill and of the latter, especially in the fine sizes you use, snap it off. So if you are drilling deep into the figure (deeper than 1/8 in) go slow and back it out to let it cool, It will often require you to pick the re-solidified tendrils out of the rotary files. Same with grinding down metal, it will soon foul the sanding head, and keeping a large deep cap of water around to cool the head will be handy. Marvellous tools but there will be a learning curve to them when you use them on metal. I get a lot of use out of mine. |
IUsedToBeSomeone | 28 Jan 2016 5:03 a.m. PST |
I use it a little but have just ordered a power file which looks a whole lot better for sanding big areas Mike |
jpattern2 | 28 Jan 2016 6:03 a.m. PST |
I use mine all the time, too. |
edmuel2000 | 28 Jan 2016 6:43 a.m. PST |
Mainly to drill holes, most often to modify figures in pre-painted sets I picked up to carry flags: 1. Snip off weapon at top hand 2. Drill hole at weapon stump 3. Apply liquid weld (or some other adhesive of your choice) 4. Insert flag pole; shape adhesive glob a bit. 5. Prime and paint to match figure 6. Bob's your uncle… I used to do this with a hand held craft drill: very hard. With a dremel, piece of cake.
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Early morning writer | 28 Jan 2016 10:27 p.m. PST |
A Dremel tool should be in everyone's tool kit. No, it is not always the right tool for the job – but when it is, it sure can save a lot of time and just make things easier. I keep adding to my attachments to increase the versatility and I probably haven't even used a third of what I've bought yet. But they will all find a use on some project – and not just hobby projects. You will find other household uses for it, too. Worth the money. |
normsmith | 30 Jan 2016 2:57 a.m. PST |
Well timed post, I picked up a Dremel 8100 just a couple of hours ago (sale on at Homebase in the UK) this is the cordless version, which will be fine for me. Prior to this I have been using a corded Draper version The lowest speed is 10,000 but the 8100 can drop down to 5000 rpm (though that is still high). I under use mine, but am determined to make it a more 'centre stage' multi tool. recently I drilled holes to take trees and to enlargen the hole in 10mm lead vehicles to make turrets drop in easier. I also us the sander quite a bit. I want to improve my terrain this year, hence the purchase today. |
Howler | 30 Jan 2016 8:52 p.m. PST |
Never run out of uses for it |
wrgmr1 | 31 Jan 2016 1:56 p.m. PST |
I have a Canadian Tire variable speed model. It's great for drilling out hands for weapons or flag poles. I find horse tails break off in shipment on occasion so drilling holes for pins, this tool is great. |
Old Contemptibles | 02 Feb 2016 1:20 p.m. PST |
Yes I use it for building terrain and my very modest figure conversions. The best tool I have. |