Dremel - or not

SteveSarre · Feb 10th, 2022, 16:38

Hi all

This is not an ad, and I am not sponsored!

A couple of years ago I bought a Dremel 3000 because my cheap brand couldn't supply replacement motor brushes.

I wish I had bought this long before, because it introduced me to the EZ SpeedClic cutting disks.

The way the cutting disk mounts is much better than the weak single central screw that is used on the cheaper brands.

It really makes short work of slicing into hard metal (and presumably other stuff as well).

If you shop around the Dremel 3000 is available for as little as £38 (I paid about double that). If you are lucky they will include a sample EZ SpeedClic disk.

HTH
Steve

DaveNP · Feb 10th, 2022, 18:41

I've found their Tungsten Carbide Cutters are also greatly superior to the usual cheap cutting or engraving tools, a bit pricey but they just keep on cutting and can get into places a disc doesn't work.
(safety note - avoid the shavings that they produce as they're like metal splinters that get under your skin)

s1monc · Feb 10th, 2022, 20:04

I use my Dremel quite a bit, very handy tool.

XCR · Feb 11th, 2022, 00:19

Spend an extra tenner on the quick change chuck too !

V70Zig · Feb 11th, 2022, 07:47

Yep, had a couple of cheapo ones in the past and with a pig of job to do that had limited space to work in I invested in a cordless Dremel in a nice case with a spare battery. Well worth it in my eyes.
The EZ SpeedClic abrasive buffs come in handy too for deburring and polishing.

RollingThunder · Feb 11th, 2022, 16:19

Thanks Steve - I have a cheapo imitation with the single screw fitment which is really annoying because, as you know, it always comes loose. Its a great tool otherwise, very versatile.

I thought all these tools had the same method of securing the tool/cutter so will hunt down a Dremel when I need a replacement. Thanks again!

V70Zig · Feb 12th, 2022, 07:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by RollingThunder

Thanks Steve - I have a cheapo imitation with the single screw fitment which is really annoying because, as you know, it always comes loose. Its a great tool otherwise, very versatile.

I thought all these tools had the same method of securing the tool/cutter so will hunt down a Dremel when I need a replacement. Thanks again!

You don't need a Dremel, just the EZ SpeedClic mandrel and disc's.
Something like this - https://www.amazon.co.uk/DREMEL-EZ68.../dp/B002Q8T4OM

RollingThunder · Feb 12th, 2022, 10:40

Doh... of course! Its been one of those weeks...

Thanks!

V70Zig · Feb 12th, 2022, 15:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by RollingThunder

Doh... of course! Its been one of those weeks...

Thanks!

Had plenty of them

On a plus side though - I've just managed to get Vida installed on a Win 10 laptop

Feb 10th, 2022, 16:38	#1
SteveSarre Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:08 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London/West Country	Dremel - or not Hi all This is not an ad, and I am not sponsored! A couple of years ago I bought a Dremel 3000 because my cheap brand couldn't supply replacement motor brushes. I wish I had bought this long before, because it introduced me to the EZ SpeedClic cutting disks. The way the cutting disk mounts is much better than the weak single central screw that is used on the cheaper brands. It really makes short work of slicing into hard metal (and presumably other stuff as well). If you shop around the Dremel 3000 is available for as little as £38 (I paid about double that). If you are lucky they will include a sample EZ SpeedClic disk. HTH Steve __________________ V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Man. 1999 Red V70 2.5 10V Auto 1998 Green C70 T 20V Auto Conv. 2001 Blue, C70 T5 Auto Conv. 2000 Blue V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Auto 1998 Green, V70 2.5 10V Auto BiFuel 1999 Red (scrapped) V70 20v Auto 1999 Green (scrapped)

Feb 10th, 2022, 18:41	#2
DaveNP Non VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:45 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Milton Keynes	I've found their Tungsten Carbide Cutters are also greatly superior to the usual cheap cutting or engraving tools, a bit pricey but they just keep on cutting and can get into places a disc doesn't work. (safety note - avoid the shavings that they produce as they're like metal splinters that get under your skin) __________________ David V70 2.5 10v Torslanda Manual 98 Sreg

Feb 11th, 2022, 00:19	#4
XCR Master Member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2024 20:43 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Surrey	Spend an extra tenner on the quick change chuck too ! __________________ Mk1 V70 T5 C30 R-Design T5

Feb 11th, 2022, 07:47	#5
V70Zig Master Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2024 16:20 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Loughborough	Yep, had a couple of cheapo ones in the past and with a pig of job to do that had limited space to work in I invested in a cordless Dremel in a nice case with a spare battery. Well worth it in my eyes. The EZ SpeedClic abrasive buffs come in handy too for deburring and polishing. __________________ 2008 V70 SE D5 Auto 185 ...now 205 Volvo Polestar......190k Passed away - 1999 V70 2.5tdi Auto 340632 miles, RIP.

Feb 11th, 2022, 16:19	#6
RollingThunder Grumpy Old Git Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 09:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Yorkshire View Photos By: RollingThunder	Thanks Steve - I have a cheapo imitation with the single screw fitment which is really annoying because, as you know, it always comes loose. Its a great tool otherwise, very versatile. I thought all these tools had the same method of securing the tool/cutter so will hunt down a Dremel when I need a replacement. Thanks again! __________________ S40 2.4i '07 Japanese import '96 850R - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=312484 Ex Danish Embassy '96 940 GLE LPT - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=326071

Feb 10th, 2022, 20:04	#3
s1monc Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:20 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kent	I use my Dremel quite a bit, very handy tool.

Feb 12th, 2022, 10:40	#8
RollingThunder Grumpy Old Git Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 09:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Yorkshire View Photos By: RollingThunder	Doh... of course! Its been one of those weeks... Thanks! __________________ S40 2.4i '07 Japanese import '96 850R - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=312484 Ex Danish Embassy '96 940 GLE LPT - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=326071

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