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[nerfboi]

I was wondering if it is possible to us dremel attchements on a DeWatt drill?

[SHADOW HUNTER ALPHA]

I was wondering if it is possible to us dremel attchements on a DeWatt drill?

It is possible, but completely impractical, since the drill is unwieldy for such a small tool. Dremels are smaller for the reason of being easier to handle. Unless you were asking for another reason...

[nerfboi]

I was wondering if it is possible to us dremel attchements on a DeWatt drill?

It is possible, but completely impractical, since the drill is unwieldy for such a small tool. Dremels are smaller for the reason of being easier to handle. Unless you were asking for another reason...

dont know any other reason
but ok
because from the prices ive seen for the dremels, i was just gonna buy the attachments and not the dremel itself(sp?) because its expensive

[SHADOW HUNTER ALPHA]

dont know any other reason
but ok
because from the prices ive seen for the dremels, i was just gonna buy the attachments and not the dremel itself(sp?) because its expensive

Trust me. The precision and control offered by a dremel far surpasses anything the bits could do when used with another drill system. It's worth the money to have better quality work and not as big of a chance for slip-ups that could wreck a gun.

[nerfboi]

alright thanks for the heads- up
now im thinking of getting one using my X-mas money

[elf avec gun]

My dremel was $26 or $27 and it came with a case and a set of sanding and cutting bits and it was at Target. Sure I had to get a new cutting bit (diamond encrusted steel, Homie D's, 5 or 6 bucks, it is worth it) but other than that, the thing was a great deal, and you can't get more convienient than Target.(they are everywhere, at least they are around where I live...)
Dont worry, I used to think that Dremels were uber exspensive too. Some are, but the one I got is plenty powerful.
Yea, the other guys are right. Drills wouldnt work very well.

[Flaming Hilt]

*concurs*

As long as you're nice to your fiberglass bits you shouldn't have a problem. Elf abuses his.

But it still doesn't hurt to have a diamond one...

[Pineapple]

I'm surprised no one mentioned that a Dremel tool spins anywhere between 20,000 to 40,000 rpm...that's how it has such marvelous cutting ability, not only with plastic, but wood, copper pipe, light metals, plastic, tile, drywall, sharpening chain saws and lawn mowers, on and on....


My DeWalt, Makita, and Ryobi drills (18 volt and 12 volt) all spin at a maximum of between 1,200 and 1,500 rpm...and that's on the high (low torque) setting.


It's pretty much impractical to attempt to get the same effect of a high-speed, Dremel tool with a handheld drill...not to mention what Shadow Hunter Alpha said...in one word...awkward! I do, however, use my 12 volt compact Makita drill as a high-speed screwdriver with my micro bits...and a careful hand lest I strip a screw in a blink of an eye. Can you say take apart a Hornet in 2 minutes?


If you have a Costco nearby, there was a generic-branded handheld multi-tool (highspeed) with a pretty impressive bit set, for under 20 dollars. If you notice, Dremel brand bits are expensive when bought separately.

Normally I'd say "You get what you paid for", but if all you need a highspeed tool for is hackin' up your toy guns, I'd say go generic and save a couple bucks. I use my Dremel for work also, so I went ahead and bought the best I could afford.



-Piney-

[CaptainSlug]

Generic or sub-par tools will only end up costing you more money in the long run. However, you should pick your tools based on the usage you have planned for it. Dremels (despite their advertising) are NOT good at everything. If you plan to do any cuts longer than an inch or two or have to do alot of work with metal than it's not the tool you should be tooling at.
It's great for detail work and fine shaping, but I haven't used a Dremel more than once in the past 3 years because there are very few tasks it's ideal for. When it comes to shaping plastics I find it much easier to simply use X-acto knives, pliers, and a set of files. Anything larger that I need to do will be easier to do safely with a jigsaw or scrollsaw.

[nerfboi]

Ok thanks again.

[Prometheus]

I am in total agreeance with CaptainSlug. I first bought a Jobmate dremel which cost me $15 (on for half price), and it works ok for little stuff. I use a hacksaw and xacto knife for cutting larger pieces, and for large surface area grinding, or for refining a cut, I use a 4-1/2" angle grinder. Both myself and a friend also have Mastercraft dremels, and although I haven't used mine yet, the seem very worth the price. I used my friends and with the stand, cut-off tool accessory, as well as the 90 degree attachment and flex-shaft are also very nice to have on hand. Although Mastercraft are really expensive, (second only to dremel) I got mine for $50, and that was with a $100 off. Got to Canadian Tire if you live in Canada, and checkh out there selection. Oh ya, and as Pineapple mentioned, you get a lot higher rpms, anywhere from 5,000 to 40,000, depending on manufacturer.