tuner Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 (edited) Get tired of never having the right size bit in the rotary tool, find the right collet ext.ect. thinking about a mini drill ,24 volt takes up to 4 mm bit, built in Chuck and very light, maybe keep it next to the saw for the hole you always forget. any thoughts ?.. also cheap at under $ 18 Edited June 18, 2017 by tuner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOE_M Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 For less than 8 bucks plus shipping you can buy a 3-jaw chuck for your dremel. That solves the "find the right collet" problem. As for the "never having the right size bit in the rotary tool" problem, a mini drill will just turn that into a "never having the right size bit in the mini drill" problem. jollyred, hotshot and Lucky2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWoodArtist Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 56 minutes ago, JOE_M said: For less than 8 bucks plus shipping you can buy a 3-jaw chuck for your dremel. That solves the "find the right collet" problem. As for the "never having the right size bit in the rotary tool" problem, a mini drill will just turn that into a "never having the right size bit in the mini drill" problem. Could you maybe post the link to the 3-jaw chuck? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotshot Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 1 hour ago, JOE_M said: For less than 8 bucks plus shipping you can buy a 3-jaw chuck for your dremel. That solves the "find the right collet" problem. As for the "never having the right size bit in the rotary tool" problem, a mini drill will just turn that into a "never having the right size bit in the mini drill" problem. Yep, this is my solution and it works great. Prior to this, I used the chuck from Flying Dutchman, and that solution frustrated me to no end. danny and WayneMahler 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOE_M Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 29 minutes ago, TheWoodArtist said: Could you maybe post the link to the 3-jaw chuck? Thanks! https://www.google.com/#q=dremel+3+jaw+chuck oldhudson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotshot Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 (edited) If you are in a hurry . . . I bought my Dremel chuck from HomeDepot. Probably cost a few more bucks and tax, but no shipping. I just checked, and the Lowes in Fort Smith, AR has them in stock on Aisle 63 , Bay 3. (I love the internet) You are looking for Dremel part 4486 Edited June 19, 2017 by hotshot WayneMahler and TheWoodArtist 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 4 hours ago, hotshot said: Yep, this is my solution and it works great. Prior to this, I used the chuck from Flying Dutchman, and that solution frustrated me to no end. I bought the current chuck. Hit it with a piece of wood moving around. Bent the this mounting stem. Cut it off and used the remainder and it works great. For the small amount they ask, I think well worth the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWoodArtist Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 (edited) I just checked home depot don't have it but Lowes does and being that it is on the aisle and bay you mentioned I am thinking you meant Lowes which is awesome considering I have a pro account there. Thanks for the info on it. I have the plunge router and press station and 4 dremels use the press and have the shaft and use it more than anything for drilling and fine sanding along with engraving and carving so this will work great on one of them that isn't attached to anything else unless it will attach to the shaft but don't know if it will and if it does wonder if it will cause it to be end heavy. Anyways, thanks again I will figure it out and use it a lot I'm sure. Edited June 19, 2017 by TheWoodArtist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sycamore67 Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 The start of this thread tells about a 24 volt mini drill (2.4 ?). How about a link to it or brand name and where it is sold? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwine Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 The chuck that Dremel has is available at Lowe's and at our Walmart is a great addition to your drilling of small entry holes. I have had the 3 jaws seize up once in awhile but just keep them clean and squirt a little WD40 and wipe off the excess and that usually solves the problem. Don't know if that chuck is still available from Mike's Workshop but forget about obtaining one. Once you find the right place for the drill bit you will be using it works fine, but than you change to another bit and you go through the process again aligning the jaws for a wobble free turn. I finally "chucked" mine and just use the Dremel with the router stand for the really small bits. Erv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuner Posted June 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 Mini or micro drills can be found with a Google search and on ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sycamore67 Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 I had already found them with a search but based on the post I thought you had a particular model/brand that you could share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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