dremel techniques

[dkitt10]

can u describe hte best technique with using a dremel to perserve my expensive fiberglass discs

my dremel goes up to 30, 000 rpm if that changes ne thing

 

[webfanatic]

Use recommend rpm (look at the package of the tool you insert), hold the dremel tight so that you don't have any vibrations and it keeps in place, cut in a right angle if possible, don't cant it, take breaks and let it cool down (the dremel and the material). That's what I'd suggest.

 

[dkitt10]

well my discs say to use max 35,000


wat I suually do is grove on my cut like 2 times so tis deep then finish it off

I found that pushing disc in and cutting though everything used disc faster

 

[newbienerd]

just take it easy and don't use such high speeds. you take a bit longer, but you don't use up so many disks... and get a flex shaft! you get better detail and cuts, especially with tight spaces and areas.

 

[@/2ct!<]

Yeah, especially the right angle part, that really speeds things up for me. I use max speeds, but take frequent breaks. Have cut about 30" of material and disc is only slightly smaller than it began with, which is actually a little annoying because I still need to get the tight corners that would be easier with smaller discs. Usually, I let the flex shafts weight provide the force, not too much but more than letting the disc skip across the surface.