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Title: First time Dremel Recommendations and Using Dremel as a mini drill press
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 25 February 2015, 15:44:01

I found this thread https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=34649.0 but didn't want to necro it.

I'm thinking of doing a few projects where a small drill press would come in handy and am wondering if anyone uses the dremel one found here http://www.amazon.com/Dremel-220-01-Rotary-Tool-Station/dp/B00068P48O

I also do not have a dremel so I would need recommendations on a good one of those as well.

Title: Re: First time Dremel Recommendations and Using Dremel as a mini drill press
Post by: exitfire401 on Wed, 25 February 2015, 15:48:24

I've never seen that, but looks interesting. If you do pick one up, please post a review!

Title: Re: First time Dremel Recommendations and Using Dremel as a mini drill press
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 25 February 2015, 15:49:03

I'm interested in this as well..

I have a drill press, but it's very big and not good for precision work..

I'm looking for something smaller like this with what "I'm assuming" has less vibration therefore more precision..

Title: Re: First time Dremel Recommendations and Using Dremel as a mini drill press
Post by: BlueNalgene on Wed, 25 February 2015, 16:01:55

That is downright economical.  I wonder if it would be possible to fit it with a cylindrical oven for injection molding.

If you get one, a review would be lovely.

Title: Re: First time Dremel Recommendations and Using Dremel as a mini drill press
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 25 February 2015, 16:22:57

A device like this could be useful for a bolt mod.

Please review, should you happen to acquire one.

Title: Re: First time Dremel Recommendations and Using Dremel as a mini drill press
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 25 February 2015, 16:24:49

So would this be the thing to get as far as the dremel goes?

http://www.amazon.com/Dremel-4000-6-50-120-Volt-Variable-Speed/dp/B002L3RUW0

Title: Re: First time Dremel Recommendations and Using Dremel as a mini drill press
Post by: exitfire401 on Wed, 25 February 2015, 16:26:45

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Wed, 25 February 2015, 16:24:49

So would this be the thing to get as far as the dremel goes?

http://www.amazon.com/Dremel-4000-6-50-120-Volt-Variable-Speed/dp/B002L3RUW0

Yeah, that's the dremel my grandfather has that I use often for case mods. Compatible with the press as well.

Title: Re: First time Dremel Recommendations and Using Dremel as a mini drill press
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 25 February 2015, 16:46:21

You remember those brass keychains that bunnylake had?

(http://i.imgur.com/7Z1xe9O.jpg)
From this thread (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=56926.0)

Like this one? RabRhee made those with a Dremel and the contraption you linked.

(http://i.imgur.com/myf01ST.jpg)

A picture of his setup.

Title: Re: First time Dremel Recommendations and Using Dremel as a mini drill press
Post by: BlueNalgene on Wed, 25 February 2015, 16:46:21

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Wed, 25 February 2015, 16:24:49

So would this be the thing to get as far as the dremel goes?

http://www.amazon.com/Dremel-4000-6-50-120-Volt-Variable-Speed/dp/B002L3RUW0

I use a Dremel 395 (no longer available), which is similar to the Dremel 200 series (http://www.amazon.com/Dremel-200-1-21-Two-Speed-Rotary/dp/B002BAA818/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1424904120&sr=8-2&keywords=dremel+200).  This is more than enough for my current needs.  It has less bells and whistles than the 4000 model (no electronic feedback, wrench tighten bits instead of easy attach [I prefer using the wrench], separate on/off switch) but the power output is about the same.  The lower end model costs about half the price for just the base instrument.  If you just want to use this on a few projects you might consider a downgrade. 

In support of getting the fancier 4000 model: This is a tool that should last a lifetime if you take care of it properly.  It makes sense to get something nice if you invest in one.

Title: Re: First time Dremel Recommendations and Using Dremel as a mini drill press
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 25 February 2015, 16:50:18

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Wed, 25 February 2015, 16:46:21

You remember those brass keychains that bunnylake had?

Show Image

(http://i.imgur.com/7Z1xe9O.jpg)

From this thread (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=56926.0)

Like this one? RabRhee made those with a Dremel and the contraption you linked.

Show Image

(http://i.imgur.com/myf01ST.jpg)

A picture of his setup.

Then it will fit my use case perfectly. :D

Title: Re: First time Dremel Recommendations and Using Dremel as a mini drill press
Post by: fohat.digs on Wed, 25 February 2015, 16:55:54

40 bucks @ free shipping is about as cheap as you could ask for.

I do it by hand, but that would be sweet.

Title: Re: First time Dremel Recommendations and Using Dremel as a mini drill press
Post by: neverused on Wed, 25 February 2015, 17:06:29

Dremels can have low torque, but high rpm, which makes it good for detail work. This won't replace a good drill press, but you can get by using it for small diameter bits on softer material. If you need to do fine work, get the flex shaft attachment. It'll reduce torque but give you a lot better control.

Then again, I'm an engineer so I like my tools. I think you'd be better off with the cheapest name brand corded Dremel and a separate table top still press.

Title: Re: First time Dremel Recommendations and Using Dremel as a mini drill press
Post by: Novus on Wed, 25 February 2015, 17:19:26

40 bucks.
Number 1 on amazon.
Get it  :thumb:

Title: Re: First time Dremel Recommendations and Using Dremel as a mini drill press
Post by: neverused on Wed, 25 February 2015, 17:34:52

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Wed, 25 February 2015, 16:24:49

So would this be the thing to get as far as the dremel goes?

http://www.amazon.com/Dremel-4000-6-50-120-Volt-Variable-Speed/dp/B002L3RUW0

I'd suggest that you spend $40 on the base model, maybe upgrade for variable speed control, but use the rest on bits and accessories.

Title: Re: First time Dremel Recommendations and Using Dremel as a mini drill press
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 25 February 2015, 18:08:16

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Wed, 25 February 2015, 16:50:18

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Wed, 25 February 2015, 16:46:21

You remember those brass keychains that bunnylake had?

Show Image

(http://i.imgur.com/7Z1xe9O.jpg)

From this thread (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=56926.0)

Like this one? RabRhee made those with a Dremel and the contraption you linked.

Show Image

(http://i.imgur.com/myf01ST.jpg)

A picture of his setup.

Then it will fit my use case perfectly. :D

Yo dawg..  How does that setup move  through making passes at the dremel head..

do you just  bolt the  piece you're working on ,, then  use the dremel lever and go up and down,  and move the bottom slides manually after each go?

Title: Re: First time Dremel Recommendations and Using Dremel as a mini drill press
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 25 February 2015, 18:14:33

also... 4000 vs 4200.. is the ez remove thing reliable ?

Title: Re: First time Dremel Recommendations and Using Dremel as a mini drill press
Post by: neverused on Wed, 25 February 2015, 18:27:37

Quote from: tp4tissue on Wed, 25 February 2015, 18:14:33

also... 4000 vs 4200.. is the ez remove thing reliable ?

Myself and others prefer the wrench, it gives better control and is one less feature to pay for or break. Also I'm not sure that the 4200 is compatible with the flex shaft, which is very handy if you need it later.

Title: Re: First time Dremel Recommendations and Using Dremel as a mini drill press
Post by: wholphin on Thu, 26 February 2015, 02:33:14

Have the Dremel work station thing, and used it for my bolt mod. I found it to be very well suited to the task. I did read in a few reviews that due to the high speed, low torque nature of the Dremel, one can't use it like one would a drill press and force the drill bit through material with the press. But that could be people talking out of their arses. Either way, I didn't find it a problem.

I got given the Dremel 4000 kit with flex shaft and a whole bunch of bits  for  my  birthday last year and couldn't be happier with it. Certainly a good kit to start Dremeling with.