www.scrollsawvideo.com The Dremel spiral cutter is a common accessory found in most Dremel kits. Come see how this great accessory can be used for other uses.
I've spent all day searching for how to attach the rotary multi tool cutting guide to the Dremel tool. Either I'd see the tool neatly surrounded by bits and sometimes I'd see the tool attached to the Dremel. But you are the only one who bothered to tell us how to attach it. Thank you so much for taking the time to make the video and you certainly did not speak too much.
If no one else has answered, I think that's the 565 Cutting Guide Attachment, and the one for tile cutting is 566. I find myself coming to your videos so often when trying to learn the functionality of my Dremel, its attachments and accessories. I chuckle as I watch, because I know your supposed ineptness is a more effective teaching tool than that of a lecturer. You are great and I appreciate each video!
I'm new to Dremels, but this thing has been great. ru-vid.comUgkxfPgcZ5_Cl0HDUKkMJAKde11YKQZVgMoR The variable speed is awesome and the cordless aspect makes it so easy to work with. I am constantly finding uses for it that make tasks easier. Recently I put in a new deadbolt on one of our doors. I knew I had to enlarge the hold where the deadbolt goes into the door frame. At first I thought I would have to get a big router and figure out how to use it for that, but then I rermembered we have the dremel. I was able to enlarge the hole almost as easy as if I was drawing with a pen. It's also great for grinding our dog's nails done and so many other household tasks.
TY very much for posting..I have a new Dremel 4300...my father never showed me how to use a rotary tool, so your video helped me quickly figure out the basics..The part where you show which bit is for cutting and the difference between that bit and a standard drill bit was very helpful.. Using the cutting bit correctly at set depth with the cutting guide attachment that came included - helped me quickly mortise my new door slab for the three hinges at the correct depth without having to get any additional tool attachments or make a jig. Appreciated!
THe router bits have a larger surface area in which they are cutting so you've got to run the bit at the highest safe speed. Your 1st pass the dremel motor was overworking itself and that's not good for the tool, the project(it'll get burns), & safety might come into play? I started using these in the early 80's doing Antique Restoration.... they weren't nearly as functional as today's & the number/type of bits is amazing. Good video, showing the old/new users some of the ins/outs of the tool, the bits, & the accessories is always a good deal....... thanks
Thank you for the video. Keep them coming. I'm not sure which way the Dremel is rotating, but on a full size or trim router you should have been cutting in the opposite direction (counter clockwise). That would make the router easier to handle and give you a smoother cut.
Hiya .. comments mention your oresentation delivery is slow. It is. However some people .. not that clued up .. need this. Your delivery us slow but solid. There are no gaps, mistakes and all. I come away confident, feeling i know the a to z of the job. So many thanks for that and many thanks to the guys who critique and suggest mods to the exercise at hand. Cheers. Nice 1.
I have just seen " Intro To Dremel Spiral Cutter With Router Bits " and I have just bought a this Dremel Spiral Cutter Kit. About 40 secs into the video you mentioned that you did not know the part number for the kit the part number on the box the bits came in is DREMEL 565. Hope this helps you.
Hi there 👋 I came across your video because I was hunting for a tutorial/guide to teach me how to use the Dremel cutting attachment & cutting bit with my new Dremel 4000. Right now, I'm trying to see what bits and attachments I have will help me make a hole in a piece of wood a little bit wider. I found your video informative & will be purchasing additional cutting bits for my Dremel. I liked how easy the router bit was to work with in your video & that you also talked about the cutting bit as well. This is my first time attempting to use my Dremel and the attachments/ bits that come with it. I hope I get more comfortable working with the 4000 soon. Thanks again for your video
Not sure which direction the Dremel spins, but when using a typical router, you should route in an anti-clockwise direction - that way the router bit does not push away from/out of the cut.
You said you have a 300 Dremel, well I have a 3000.... I have had it over a year but never used it until now. I purchased that piece you discussed. How do you keep that Dremel steady while trying to cut a straight drawn line? you would think it would move everywhere without a guide.
Because of this video I fixed a cake plate that my wife just bought and the top was smaller than the rail and I was able to open the rail wider. Thank you….
Sorry for the 3rd comment. This is a safety tip. I have I have noticed that the Dremel Chuck isn't the safest thing to use. I've had it loosen on me a few times. The problem I deduced from talking to another RU-vid poster is that wood dust gets into it. Then it will feel tightened. Then, approximately 2 minutes into using it. I hear a funny noise and stop my Dremel and the bit is completely loose. Sorry for the pun but But I had to chuck it. Yes I did clean the dust out.Yes I did take it apart to clean it. I even used a Special powder to clean it. I tried everything trust me not worth a trip to the E.R, Or God forbid not worth your eyesight.
Hello I have the WEN 2305 rotary tool that is similar to a dremel rotary tool. Is there a bit and guide I can use to cut a groove in the middle of the wood. 1/4" deep, 3/16" wide. Thanks.
Thanks for this very helpful video. It's very useful. I use a Proxxon rotary tool which doesn't have the threaded nose cone that the Dremel has. Any idea if, without the threads, I'd be able to attach to my Proxxon? Thanks for any suggestions : )
When clamping anything you want the heel of the clamp to always be higher than the work piece. If not the majority of the pressure is on your table and not holding your work
There are some good points in your video. One suggestion though is to show going shallow 1st then show why not to go deep. Was afraid that you were going to destroy your Dremel
I might have to get in touch with Dremmel..I read that Bosch now owns them..Apparently I must have a 3/16 shaft router bit. The collect will not tighten on smaller or larger bits than 3/16". So today I started building hildren's chairs. I made a 3 inch dado on a chair leg with my table saw and some other stuff so I can put it all together in the end. The next dado will.be using a spade bit. These days I work about an 1/8 " shy of the edges of the dato. Next I move the spade bit to top and bottom. Then I router with a wuq4ter inch bit so a smoothie.durface..Last thing I do is use my Japanese saw and saw to the likes removing probably a.sixteenth of an inch of wood. This makes a very good joint.
Yes, Bosch purchased Dremel (which owned RotoZip) and Skil about 2005. I had the pleasure of working with them just after the buyout and found Bosch a great company to work with. I demoed the Dremel tool line at Home Depot and Lowes for almost 2 years.
Where can I get.3/16 router bit.? Home.depot doesn't stock one in their dremmel sectiom. Also Ace hardware.dremmel bit is a 1/8 inch shaft ..Any ideas?
@@ScrollsawVideo Here is what my owner's manual says...or something like it. Bits may not be larger than 3/16 ". I knew I had 1/8 router bits. But the unit appears to only take exactly 3/16 " shafts. It would be hard to believe that Dremel has the tool and die patent.
Well it doesnt show you how to cut out designs but I did like learning about preparing, installing and using the Dremel Guide. FYI, when I bought the kit, #565 it came with two types of cutting bits. Cutting bits #560: two (2) drywall, #561: one (1) multipurpose: wood, aluminium, laminate cutting bit. I would like to learn/see how the #561 cutting bit is used to cut out fine designs with 90 degree corners and arches, to trace the outline of my baseboard behind my fridge. OR WHAT type of bit to use for cutting out those shapes. I have a 3/4" segment of wood covered with a white laminate. These pieces of wood go on either side of my fridge/freezer to support the cabinet above the fridge. I traced the outline of the baseboard onto blue painters tape taped to where the back of the board needs the shape of the baseboard cut out so it will fit over the baseboard and against the wall.
Thank you so much for explaining how it all goes together. I'm fairly new to this and I can always use a really thorough explanation. Is there a standard depth for carving with the Dremel?
bought a Dremel years ago, but never used it ... I have a thick metal Star (about 1"x2"L) with an inscription that I want to remove. I think I can use this tool to remove the words ... can you give me some guidance on HOW to do this without destroying the piece? thank you!
Some really good information in this but I feel like you could have explained it at a faster pace or used cuts to minimize your setup time. IMO this should have been between 5&7 min.
I agree... I get low-key triggered (not really lol just saying...) when people make tutorials believing that the viewers are complete morons who need the most extensive explanations for even the most obvious, common-sensical points. 🤦🏻♀️ I still very much appreciate that he made this, and is just wanting to teach what he knows! ...To me, though, for _anyone_ making tutorials, this is exactly the kind of criticism that’s most valuable & that viewers _should_ point out (of course politely/in a constructive manner!) Otherwise, how would any OP know different, right?
I was going to suggest adding maybe 5 to 8 minutes more to the video. Just talking about safety and how dangerous the Dremel can actually be. Maybe with a couple hotdogs and he could cut them with the Dremel the hotdogs to represent fingers. Be safe out there. Engage safety squints. LOL AVE forever
It's obvious that you're not comfortable being on camera. And editing isn't your strongest suit. But you are very informative and knowledgeable with the tools and accessories and I find that very helpful. Whenever I'm looking for information regarding the Dremel I usually come across a video of yours. Thank you for all the great work and explanation to help us with our projects and understanding of the tool and its accessories
In not uncomfortable behind a camera but I am definitely not gifted with the talent of public speaking. Thanks for the constructive criticsm and watching my vids.
I’ve got to disagree. I thought your presentation and speaking skills were plenty good. You were straightforward and informative throughout. Also, thanks for taking time to be extra detailed in your detailing the accessory, it’s all too common to find some info on the web that doesn’t touch upon the very thing you’re trying to figure out!
That attachment is designed by Dremel to be used as a router attachment. The bit you are using is not a wood routing bit which is why the Dremel was overloading and not cutting clean.
I respect your opinion but have to disagree. This item is a spiral cutter which is a completely different design than a router bit. Many people use the base for a router attachment but it wasnt designed for that purpose. Think of this like the Roto-Zip tool that cuts through drywall, thin woods, etc. A router but is used primarily for making decorative edges, grooves, chamfers, etc. I do have 3 videos planned that incorporate the router and many of its intended functions. Thanks for watching and commenting.
"The bit you are using is not a wood routing bit which is why the Dremel was overloading and not cutting clean." PLEASE, Please, please! elaborate on this. I've been having a hell of a time with my projects and I've suspected I'm not using the right bits, but damned if I can get a straight answer out of the internet. Essentially I have a dremel 4200 and I want to use it for letter engraving (Actually, i draw mazes). Nothing I try ends up working well for very long.
Tried using this for the first time to cut out a simple shape but couldn't get a smooth line to save my life...Found that going clockwise/with it had slightly better control but overall, still had a tough time. Also what RPMs do you recommend for cutting out wood? Was using 1/2" thick poplar earlier.
Hello, thanks for the informative videos and channel. I have a dremel 3000, and it is like loosing its power a bit, any idea how to measure the number of revolutions per seconds in order to know the ratio of loss? Which tool/machine may I use to know if it's performing like 25k ps or less? Another question is that the speed levels 2 and 4 are almost void now, the dremel doesn't run until that i switch to number 6. Many thanks and sorry if I added my comment in a wrong place/ thread. All the best for everyone
Was that the beginnings of a dollhouse in the background? I have a dollhouse and am into making furniture in 1:12 scale. It would be nice to router the edges of table tops for example. You said it should be used for hardwoods but what about hardwoods in 1/16 thickness? Or 3/32 thick?
I'm curious about your work surface with the clamp feature. Can you elaborate on it a bit? Brand etc.? I just recently got the plunge router attachment for my Dremel and it would be nice to have a clamp table as you have. It that a router table or what?
What you call a cutting bit is actually called a spiral bit. Did not know that it pulls material up. As an FYI, Dremel says to set the base to 0 and have your bit semi-tight. Gently press down until it's flush then you're zeroed out.
Great video!! Very informative! 2 questions: how to make curved grooves with or without the edge guide? How does the spiral bit work to cut through wood, if one wants to cut a hole for example? Thanks!!
The L key and the arrow key to the right on your keyboard are your best friend. Tap the L key to skip 10 seconds ahead, and the right arrow key to skip 5 seconds ahead.
Thank you very much for the vid, it really helps. I wanted the attachment for a long time but didnt understand how they went on the dremel (mine is black and decker) so I didnt buy it. But now I understand and yes i can see it would work on the B&D fine. When I bought mine i immediately changed to the multi-chuck and now I dont know where the heck that original collet is. Would the multi-chuck really not work? Seems there is a enough space for it. Is the problem bit depth or the inability to tighten it?
It would be interesting to see a comparison between a Dremel type tool and an actual trim router for this type work. From my experience the trim router is the best choice, both in price and performance.
There is no need for the comparison, the trim router would be the clear winner. The tools are made for different types or work, skill level, age etc. My favorite is the Bosch Colt but the Porter Cable has never failed me in 25 years. Thanks for watching.
@@tommiemarkwell If your WEN has the threads "under the screw cap" for the flex shaft, it will screw into this device, the Dremel Router base and most other bases for rotary tools. I have a WEN, I've used the above and I settled on the Veritas Router Base for Rotary tools, it's twice the price but is solid aluminum, rather than Dremel's plastic, so there's no flex and it has precision depth control and micro adjust etc. You can even get a powerful little work light that attaches to the base. I use it for letter carving and free hand carving in hardwoods like Cherry and Walnut.
Why is the depth gauge so wrong? When I measure it, the caliper says something completely different than the router accessory. How far out/in should my bit be from the collet?
It's probably because you did not set the zero point correctly, if you set the guage to zero thin with the bit loose in the dremel (other rotary tools are available) put the base on a flat surface and you will see how far the bit needs to be in the collet, unfortuenately at this point I find tightening the bit is close to imposible. What I do is look at the change as in with the base on a flat surface move the bit down till it touches the work then read the guage add that reading to the required depth (remembering not to cut too much at a time). hope this helps.
I bought the Tacklife rotary kit, it came with an attachment like this, it was described as a router attachment. Haven't used it yet so looking forward to seeing you use this.
Hey Ray, I didn't know what that was for..and it probably got tossed. But hey, if u still have manual, that part number will be in there,,,I believe. Ive had two dremmels, and one off brand dremmel (bought that cuz cheap and it had wand for my nails). Dremmels are great, it was my first power tool lol
Maybe my dremel router bit was sticking out too much. It makes black marks on the wood piece and you couod smell smoke. I kept forcing it and finally got done.
Dremels are 140 watts, which sounds adequate, and upto 35,000 rpm. However, the moment they touch a workpiece they slow right down, meaning gutless torque. That’s a shame really.
Do the same thing only use the side cutting bit that he showed you in the beginning draw a line with a pencil pen or marker or make a fence like he did using clamps take your router plunge cut make your square or drill a hole with a drillbit near the edge then do what I said.
