![]() ![]() The Dremel sanding bands are of higher quality and last longer but the cheaper ones are just so much cheaper. There are two types of sanding drums you can buy, the official Dremel brand or a cheap off-brand. Sanding drums for the Dremel can be obtained in grits ranging from #80 to#600. The sanding drums are not good for sanding larger surfaces, it is hard to sand evenly with the drums and if you want to sand a large flat surface I would use a tool made for the task like an orbit sander. ![]() The sanding drums are generally good at sanding wood, but I find it to be most useful if I need to sand smaller surfaces, for example, the protrusion of wood after I removed a screw. By using the sanding drums the metal debris will be gone in no time. You can also use the sanding drums to sand metal, if you have done a cut I a metal pipe there will be some metal debris on the edges of the cut. ![]() If you like to wood carve small objects like hearts or pendants, the sanding drums are definitely a great option to use. This makes them really good for wood carving small projects. The sanding drums are surprisingly effective at removing wood, especially if you use the lower grits. The sanding drums are the most universal sanding bits for the Dremel and can be used for most sanding jobs, but let’s go through some of the things they excel in. Both are generally used for the same applications, but the smaller one is a little bit slower at sanding because it covers less surface, but the smaller one is better for more detailed work and getting into tight spaces. Sanding Drums comes in one large size and one smaller size, the larger sanding drum is 1/2-inches (12.7mm) in diameter, and the smaller sanding drum is 1/4-inches (6.35mm) in diameter. It is the one I use the most and probably the one you are going to use the most as well. If you need to cut a big section out they are a pain and bend things up and about.įor powered fun, a regular grinder an a cutting / "plasma" disc will see you good.The sanding drum is by far the most used sanding attachment for the Dremel. Not a great fan of tin snips, they tend to work if you are "I want this bit, I don't care about the extra little bit here" about it. Then use regular and draw filing to get it smooth, sand paper / emery cloth to finish.Īs for cutting in general, how complex a shape we talking here?įor straight lines and strong wrists, you can get a hand nibble. They cost a little but they last FECKING AGES if you look after them.įiling aluminium with them will clog them, so use the wire brush to clean out the files (should use a file card, if you can then use that). Get a smooth and a second cut (I think its called). I'd suggest getting a cheap ass set of "engineers files" or "metal files" from a hardware store and a wire brush. In general terms (from idiot in a garage), stones sharpen, sandpaper smooths. The stones you get with a dremel aren't great. ![]() r/DIY now has a Discord channel! Come chat with us!ĭid you miss the AMA with Patrick DiJusto? Click here to read it!Īll content must be DIY - if you paid for the work or found it posted online it is not DIY. AMA with Travis Larson is over Check it out!.COVID-19 DIY PPE Post is live, connecting medical professionals with DIYers!.Quinn Dunki of Blondihacks answers your questions! Read her insights into machining and cat dentistry here. ![]()
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