Things I can do with a Dremmel

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So I've bought a Dremmel from the rainforest

The reason I got it is so I can cut some grooves in the screws on the laptop heatsink so I can get a flat head screwdriver in and tighten them properly.

But, it comes with loads of different attachments for different things, what can I do in the flat with my new toy!!! ?
 
Bought a dremel at xmas to mod the lid on fishtank to fit new external filter hoses. Also used it to cut off the excess length on a quick release replacement part that goes through back wheel on bike as it was a few cm too long

Other than general rough cutting/sanding the main attachments in the default box are polishing heads i think? for the money it cost, feel i already got my money out of it knowing it's there if i need it for any odd jobs around house/garden is a bonus
 
I bought one last week to sand some awkward bits of my newel posts, also been cutting off or grinding away any nails that stick out but can’t remove with a hammer ,etc

I’ve seen videos of. People doing wood carvings, engraving , polishing

Ps. You can buy kits off amazon with hundreds of parts for about 15 quid
 
Christ there are some grumpy buggers on OCUK lately. It's a discussion forum, he's come here to discuss, telling someone to go elsewhere and research is no different to pasting LMGTFY. Now, let's get back on topic and discuss what it can be used for...
 
Kol said:
Christ there are some grumpy buggers on OCUK lately. It's a discussion forum, he's come here to discuss, telling someone to go elsewhere and research is no different to pasting LMGTFY. Now, let's get back on topic and discuss what it can be used for...
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Carving something into a large tree........a tree found in the.......mmmuuuussssttttt rrreeeessssiiiisssssttttttt :p
 
My Dremel is my most prized possession for wooden modelling. I can sand, cut, rout, do all sorts with it. It’s great as a hand held drill as well, especially with the extension thingy.

Just make sure you wear decent safety goggles with it, especially when using cutting discs. One of them shatters and your eyeball could be running down your face. Horrific stuff.
 
robfosters said:
My Dremel is my most prized possession for wooden modelling. I can sand, cut, rout, do all sorts with it. It’s great as a hand held drill as well, especially with the extension thingy.

Just make sure you wear decent safety goggles with it, especially when using cutting discs. One of them shatters and your eyeball could be running down your face. Horrific stuff.
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What he said^!

While those brown cutting discs are brilliant for cutting things in hard to reach places, they don’t tolerate any side loading whatsoever, so always wear PPE and cut carefully.
 
robfosters said:
Just make sure you wear decent safety goggles with it, especially when using cutting discs. One of them shatters and your eyeball could be running down your face. Horrific stuff.
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Yeah i'm bad for doing this without goggles. Have cut my cheek a few times and thanked the lord it wasn't a few cm higher!
 
Sounds like a recipe for disaster to go out looking for things to cut with it :p.

Just keep it in your toolbox and i'm sure things will frequently pop up where the dremel will come in handy.
 
Semple said:
Just keep it in your toolbox and i'm sure things will frequently pop up where the dremel will come in handy.
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Exactly what happened with my oscillating tool. I've a habit of spending money on tools I don't need but for some reason want. It sat for barely a day before I used it for three different jobs and I've already got three more jobs lined up for it.
 
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The sanding head is an awesome accessory. I have made all sorts of stuff with it, but these are two examples that I have to hand on my imgr account. A trigger from stainless steel for my airgun and some walnut grips for a co2 gun.

As well as wood/metal work I also use it for all sorts of little jobs around the house, like sharpening lawn mower blades with the aluminium oxide grinding wheel for example. I also save my Dowe Egbers coffee jars and use them to store spices and use the diamond tipped bits to engrave on the glass to say whats inside.

It's worth googling Dremel projects or looking on Youtube for some ideas. The possibilities are endless.
 
Slightly different but I bought and use mine to trim the dogs nails with the bendy extension and the sanding pads! Other than that I've used it a few times for basic DIY tasks, so I'm also interested to see what other people use theirs for.
 
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