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Post by Tobbok Nassias on Jun 16, 2004 11:20:36 GMT -5
I have been using a dermel for a while to make my lightsaber hilts. I use the cutt off wheels that the guide book recommends, but they keep breaking. Does anyone use any other attatchment to cut their tubing?
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Post by KaiRhann on Jun 16, 2004 15:05:46 GMT -5
I've broken countless cut-off wheels. Sometimes, due to over-tightening when changing cut-off wheels, sometimes due to over-stressing the wheel. When cutting, try to be "gentle", if possible. This will increase wheel life.
Otherwise, I believe there are some more heavy-duty cut off wheels available, but I've not tried those.
Most of my dremel use if for fine detail and experementation. I have access to a full shop, and tend to do most of my cuts with a band-saw and finishing with a belt sander, die-grinder, etc. But I like doing sabers with dremels, to be able to say "yes, you can do it with only a dremel". Great overall tool.
~Kai Rhann
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Post by Syn-Kai-Jinn on Jun 16, 2004 18:43:16 GMT -5
I agree with Kai as i have access to larger tools as well
i have the heavier wheel and they last longer
also try a slower cutting speed i found helps too
if you have your dremmel on 10 the wheel will blow apart much faster
I bought a tubing cutter but you still need to tape the area the wheels roll on so as not to scratch the nickel plate on sink tube
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Post by zhidon on Jun 17, 2004 17:59:58 GMT -5
your pipe cutter must have metal wheels. mine has hard plastic ones and dosent scratch the finish. you can use the same cutter to cut aluminum and PVC pipe. i also have a mini cutter for small pipes as well. i wouldnt be with out it.......oh yeah...you can use it to cut polycarbonite tubes for lightsaber blades and practice blades.
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