Dremel attachments

[chippygeoff]

It's Geoff again from across the pond. I am really happy today as my blades arrived from Mikes workshop and I am so pleased with them. I cannot say anything that has not already been said except to say they are simply brilliant. I also filled the car up today with hardwoods from 1/4 thick up to over half an inch thick that a friend prepared for me and planed both sides super smooth so I am already to go starting off with simple designs at first just to get into the swing of things, made a couple of small things already and very pleased with the results.

 

Now, to the point of my post. I have been reading a lot of the post and have seen a lot of the work that has been done and many of you use a Dremel and I would very much like to get one. To save on really high shipping cost here I would like to order the various burrs and cutters etc with the Dremel but the problem is I do not know what I need. I know I will need some sanding drums. I think they will be essential. What I would like to do with some of my scroll saw work is to add some text and also some texturing to certain pieces to add that little something extra. I feel it would also be useful to highlight features. We have a really big tool supplier here and in their catalogue I can see they do 7 different tungsten carbide burrs for about $7 each. They also have a range of high speed steel cutters with lots of different shapes on the ends and then we have some TCT rasp by Proxxon which are very expensive. Finally there is a 7 piece set by a company called Dura-grit, not sure if you have these there, they are even more expensive, about $180 for the set. Any advice you can give I would be very grateful. Thanks Everyone.

 

Geoff

[toolbeltman]

Hi Geoff...not sure about a Dremel Attachment made of Dura-grit but I have a Dura-grit sanding pad that has been used and abused for over twenty years now and it is still like new, if their burrs are as good they will be well worth the money..honnestly I only use my Dremel to drill holes in projects....I use a flutter wheel (NOT a Flap wheel) to clean them up ...hope you find what you are looking for....have fun with your projects...hope to see some of them soon.

[grandpuppies]

Don't know about shipping etc across the pond but there is a site Widget supply that carries both Dremel brand stuff as well as stuff that will work in the Dremel tool at really good prices. (http://www.widgetsupply.com)

I have ordered the snad sleeves from them including the really tiny ones and am very satisfied with them and the service from them. Check it out and see if there is anything you feel will be useful for you.