Geo-Ki Zeruel
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Post by Geo-Ki Zeruel on May 14, 2004 14:06:42 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]Greetings...[/glow] I am relatively new here, so please bear with me... I wanted to ask a question about rotary tools. I have aquired a Heiland Flash Cell that I want to use as the hilt of my first saber, but It's pretty plain, not like the Graflex used for Luke's saber. The question I have is this, If I wanted to drill holes in it to add neato thingamajigs, (real techincal name there,  ) would it be better for me to buy a power Drill, OR would it be more benifical to me to buy a Dremmel... I've heard wonderful things about those. Would the dremmel be powerful enough to act as a drill? (the flash cell is a steel tube, kinda like the faucet tubes some people use for their sabers.) This is my first venture into the world of power tools, /me does cheap Tim Allen impression so I wanted to ask the Master, who hopefully be able to guide me in this matter. Thanks for your infinate wisdom..wisdoms...whatever  Geo |
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Post by Sauron Varen on May 15, 2004 7:43:56 GMT -5
the dremmel should work fine as those tubes are not extremely thick. if the dremmel doesnt come with one, you should be able to find a drill attachment for it in the same section of the store as the dremmels.
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Post by Syn-Kai-Jinn on May 15, 2004 9:17:16 GMT -5
the dremmel is indeed a wonderful tool
but as a drill i found it not to be the best . For one you are holding it inline with the drill (not like a pistol).
So you have less control. Also the speed is set with a switch at a number setting like say 3 out of 1-10
so no trigger control
next it will only take drill bits up to a small size something like 3/8
but as for cutting , grinding , deburring it is like your right hand
i would buy one again in a heartbeat !!
but like i said it is not the best drill but it can and will do it if need be
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Roize
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Post by Roize on May 15, 2004 11:22:51 GMT -5
Yup ! you heard the man... Dremmel Saw is a must. But please be advised not to wear gloves made from fabric. I myself use a dremmel saw to cut, sculpt my light saber. I was cutting my light saber when a thread from my glove was s_cked by the saw and my hand was pulled straight towards the saw. Luckly I pulled at the right time. The light saber emitter and the glove was stucked badly that I have to replace the whole saw. One more thing, do not put your weight towards the saw. Use your arm and shoulder to push the object you're cutting t'wards the blace. Be extra careful. I myself work with bare hands. You have to keep your hands dry...you can use cigarette ash to keep your hands dry to avoid slip. you can see this for reference: community.webshots.com/scripts/controlPanel.fcgiMay the force be with you, Jedi Knight Roize. |
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Post by Syn-Kai-Jinn on May 15, 2004 14:04:20 GMT -5
couldnt see the pics Roize
well not to belittle you people who have been hurt by dremmels
I myself work in a bodyshop, so we use a die cutter.
A much bigger air powered tool much the same as a dremmel but faster, like 25000 rpm.
Anyway the electric dremmel is like a tinker toy to me.
Just having practice with the die cutter under my belt .
Now the die cutter I have got hurt with pretty good. Mind ya , but I have respect for any tool no matter how small .
"size matters not"
guess you could say if you handled a broad sword all day then something smaller would be like a letter opener
;D
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Post by zhidon on May 16, 2004 21:25:30 GMT -5
a dremel is indeed any hilt builders best friend. however i use a regular reverable hand drill for big holes. for small holes and grinding, cutting or buffing, you cant beat a dremel. i think you need both and as Blademistress Loreen Shadowchaser would say, "DONT FORGET YOUR SAFETY GLASSES!"
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Geo-Ki Zeruel
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Post by Geo-Ki Zeruel on May 16, 2004 21:42:22 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]Well...[/glow]I plan on buying both in the future, but I wanted to know which one to buy first. I think I might just have to go with the dremmel... right now anyway.
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Post by Noslen on May 18, 2004 12:52:07 GMT -5
Which to buy first?
Depends on what else you are going to use it for. I'd say the larger drill.
I have both. I love my Dremel. I rarely use it as a drill. I've found drilling holes is easier with the larger drill. (go cordless!) But, the cutting and carving tools on the Dremel are great for accessory construction!
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Geo-Ki Zeruel
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Post by Geo-Ki Zeruel on May 18, 2004 13:52:06 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]Right now...[/glow]
I don't have anything I REALLY need drilled. I don't HAVE to put holes in my lightsaber, it was just an idea...
But I do know that I need the Dremmel to help my roommate make her lightsaber. She's going the way of the PVC. ;D
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Roize
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Post by Roize on May 20, 2004 7:39:16 GMT -5
Greetings, You can see the Light Saber I've constructed with a Dremmel Saw and few sheets of sand paper ( for polishing ) : community.webshots.com/user/roize1968I've also included blue prints of the my sabers and a picture with my saber with a detatchable blade. Jedi Knight Roize. |
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Post by Zie-Neh Aton on May 20, 2004 7:50:05 GMT -5
[glow=green,2,300]your lightsaber is real good looking![/glow]
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Roize
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Post by Roize on May 20, 2004 8:24:36 GMT -5
Well, I made the best out of the limited materials that is available here in Taiwan. Too bad...I cant find any " Graflex " here.
Jedi Knight Roize.
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Post by Laan Kro on May 20, 2004 8:30:59 GMT -5
and it looks great, Roize!
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Geo-Ki Zeruel
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Post by Geo-Ki Zeruel on May 20, 2004 12:59:46 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]Thank you[/glow]for all your wonderful advice. I have anoteher question, would a dremmel cut through a graflex? I've got so many ideas and I don't know what to do!  Geo |
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Post by zhidon on May 20, 2004 14:45:47 GMT -5
the carbide cutting wheel on a dremel will cut through most anything. ive used it on steel, brass, copper, not to mention any kind of plastic.
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) would it be better for me to buy a power Drill, OR would it be more benifical to me to buy a Dremmel... I've heard wonderful things about those. Would the dremmel be powerful enough to act as a drill? (the flash cell is a steel tube, kinda like the faucet tubes some people use for their sabers.)
