dremel

seawiz

I'm looking to buy a new dremel for some computer mods I'm planning on making. I know computer mods aren't really home improvement talk but I know dremels are tool talk. I have a black and decker one right now, its pretty solid but I'm looking for something with some more power and more attachments. Any help would be appreciated.

JCAHILL4

What do you need to do, it would be much easier to purchase the parts you need instead of buying a whole new tool. If you describe the mods you need to make to the case / computer we could help more with what to purchase.

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Bondo

Ayuh,... Depending on just How Much more power you're lookin' for,..
You might want to step up to a 1/4" corded rotary tool... Dewalt makes a nice 1... or Roto-zip...

seawiz

Its really just for cutting computer cases and such. I probably won't be using it for any construction work. The problem is the dremel I have now has a very hard time cutting through aluminum, don't know if there are any out there that can handle it or if I need to upgrade to a more powerful tool all together. So, I guess that answers the power question as well.

Bondo

Ayuh,... Aluminum is a bytch to cut, because it melts,+ loads up the cutting tool....

Rub the cutting edge of the tool on some beeswax before,+ during your cut...
Keeping the base metal Cold also helps... Keeping it damp/ wet helps with cooling it...

PaliBob

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Originally Posted by seawiz .....but I know dremels are tool talk......

wiz,You came to the right place

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Originally Posted by seawiz .......I'm looking for something with some more power and more attachments......

I bought a Dremel 4000 (the 400 series had a lot of problems) it has more power and convenience than in my still working 300 series motor. I bought it with the optional keyless chuck so I don't have to fiddle with that little wrench. I also prefer the corded tool versus the Li-Ion Dremels because of the corded tools higher power
http://www.amazon.com/Dremel-4000-2-...6872430&sr=1-3

There are a lot of trick new accessories:
I like the new tool less EZ Lock cutting wheels.
http://www.amazon.com/Dremel-EZ406-C...6872008&sr=8-1
I used it on a old Abus hardened steel padlock (I lost the key)
It took 40 seconds to cut through with NO visible wear on the cutting wheel.

There is also a special wheel for cutting Plastic
http://www.amazon.com/Dremel-EZ476-2...6874404&sr=8-1

For faster cutting in plastic and also enable straight line cuts with the aid of an external guide rail, here is a Mini Saw Attachment:
http://www.amazon.com/Dremel-670-Min...6874661&sr=1-3

Used with the Mini Saw Blade, but NOT for metal:
http://www.amazon.com/Dremel-546-01-...6874791&sr=1-4

For making circular holes in plastic cases regular hole saws can't be beat, but for irregular shaped holes, High Speed Cutters work good in plastic:
http://www.dremel-direct.com/acatalo...d_Cutters.html

I used two of the cutters to make the irregular hole for the epoxied in Test Plug on the attached pic.
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troubleseeker

Dremels are a handy little tool, but they are still more a hobby tool than "work" tool. As suggested, sounds like you really need to go with a true rotary tool also known as a "die grinder", from their design purpose of being a detail working tool for the die and tool making industry.

JCAHILL4

Oh, I dont know about "hobby" tool. I think each has it's own place. I find that I use a dremel more than my die grinder. If I need to cut a bolt or grind something small down I reach for a dremel. If I need to sharpen my shovel or clean up some rust, I grab a die grinder. Could each do the job of the other in a pinch, yeah.

For cutting a hole in a computer case, I would go with the dremel.

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PaliBob

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Originally Posted by JCAHILL4 Oh, I don't know about "hobby" tool.....

I lost the key for this Lock. It took exactly 40 seconds for a EZ Lock cutter wheel to cut through the shank using a 20 year old Dremel model 395. After the cut there was no apparent wear on the EZ-Lock cutting wheel.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...d_i=B00004UDI9

The new 4000 series Dremels have a more powerful motor.
http://www.amazon.com/Dremel-4000-2-...8179027&sr=1-1

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