Rotary Tools Tips and Tricks 

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Been a gunsmith for many, many years and I’m always thrilled when I learn something new. Adding heat shrink to the End Wire Brush is something I’ll be doing from this point on. 🙏

You are 100% right about wearing a face shield. I've had those wires go completely through blue jeans into the skin. That was the best tip, for sure.

When my sanding tubes wear out I replace them with regular sandpaper (various grits) by cutting strips and gluing the strip on with contact cement (Barge-----usually used for gluing leather). I glue it directly on top of the worn-out paper.

That heat-shrink tube tip is the best! Well, the keep-your-speed-down tip is the best too. Thanks for a really informative 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.

If you run a bead of super glue around the interior of both sides of your wire wheel, you can extend the life if your wheel by a pretty significant margin. That's less wires being sent straight toward your forehead, eye ball, and I got one in the tip of my nose once - that face shield really is the way to go.

I just found your RU-vid post. I use the rotary tool in repairing and overhauling vintage sewing machines. Great tool. I learned something new regarding using heat shrink tubing! All your other information is not entirely new to me, but great information. My husband was ONCE using a wire wheel wearing a tee shirt, that didn’t last very long. He! he! Luckily he had a face shield. He now wears an apron and long sleeve shirts plus the face shield. Thanks.

My favorite accessory was a keyless chuck. That has saved me lots of time. I bought a cheap two-pack 3 years ago, and haven't needed the second one yet.

I use a dremel when making holsters. Instead of punching holes, I drill them with a 3/32 bit. After gluing the holster together, I hold the edge over a piece of scrap wood and drill through the leather into the wood. It makes a clean hole to stitch through, and burnishes the hole to prevent tearing. I use the sanding drum on the sewn together edges to smooth them out for a finished look.

I wear a denim apron as well as the face shield for those cured wire wheels. What amazed me the most is the Dremel company was founded in 1932. Before I used a Dremel I used a Foredom tool in a factory and still have a fondness for them. The Dremel shines as it is portable. I bought mine for woodworking about 30 years ago, but used it more for mechanical work than it's original purchase idea. Cut a lot of rusted fast bolts and nuts with it.

Just started learning how to “restore” old pocket knives. I’ve been collecting for only a few years, but didn’t want to just keep buying knives for the sake of buying knives, so I decided to take the hobby into this direction. Got a drill press, vertical sander with grinding wheel, vice, sone clamps, and my late father in laws dremel tool that’s just like yours. There was also a battery powered one in the box, so I’m hoping to use that one as well. I’ve only used a rotary tool a few times, so I’m very new to it. But what a difference it makes cleaning up old carbon steel pocketknives. Can’t believe I was doing all that stuff by hand, taking up a lot of time. Love watching your restoration vids, and the ones like this one. Short, too the point, filled with information. Hank you kind sir, I will def be using your vids as some of my learning tools. I just got a 70s delrin winter bottom handled Queen moose knife, that has to get the pivot replaced on the clip point blade. I’ll be going into your vault to find tips. Happy new year, and be safe

So many great tips. The shrink wrap on the brushes is one I’d never heard of. Thanks

I love the ScotchBrite idea. All fantastic tips.

Great video and advice to most people that don’t work with these types of tools daily. There’s even some good tips for people that do use them daily (that may not know) the heat shrink was a cool tips for sure. You can also take a 1/8” rod or whatever size shank for the collet your tool is using and cut a slit in the end however deep you may need and fold sandpaper thru it to create a way to gently buff the inside of holes to clean or remove burrs or even open the hole up a small amount. This method allows you to easily work on a range of hole sizes with the same tool just by making the sand paper longer to sling out farther

I meant to comment last time i watched this video. This is one of the most helpful and useful videos I've seen concerning dremels and accessories. Thanks.

Useful tip get rid of the annoying music

This was a great video! I tend to avoid using a Dremel because of consistently poor results. Now I know that high speed was the problem. Thanks for the great tutorial!

Abrasive buffing wheels made from scratcher pads...wow!! Thank you!

Like you, I generally run mine at very slow speeds. I have mine plugged in to a foot pedal originally from an old sewing machine. Works great, gives me infinite foot-governed speed control.

This Chuck is digging that P&C ratchet. I live in the Northwest about 30 minutes from the location of the old P&C factory. i don't collect P&C tools, but I have over 400 of them including several of that style of ratchet. One of my rarest P&C tools is a NOS socket that is double stamped with both P&C and Proto mfg. names.

As an alternative to those brown cutting discs which come with these sets, which are extremely brittle, you can get small metal discs which are diamond coated. These I have found extremely useful, especially for metal work.

I was recently taking something apart and inevitably the phillip screw heads stripped out. These were tiny #1 screws. Rather than use an easy out I got the cutting wheel of the rotary tool and cut a slot across the head and used a flat bladed screwdriver to remove the screws. I just hope I can remember this hack. I'm an old fart.

Thanks for this Magdad, a really useful summary of the techniques you've shown, I reckon the top tip is the heat shrink ! The only tip I can add is that I've also used Scotchbrite cut to size on the 2" yellow velcro pad ( like you had loaded in the right angle drive) it sticks reasonably well to the velcro , but can be a little tricky to remove after it wears down at the edges !

I haven't had this multi-tool for very long and I'm discovering more and more uses for it. Thank's for the Tipps. They are very useful for me.

Awesome idea with the HS tubing! I recently bought double fluted grinding bits for cleaning up bad welds to get rid of lots of material in intricate places. I wish my welding skills were better and my MIG didn't spatter all over the place but you gotta do what you gotta do

Thx for the info and cutting down my learning curve. I'm just beginning my crafting journey.

That heat shrink tip is A1, auto subbed

I have used dremel for at least 20 years, but recently got a pneumatic rotary tool and I love it even more. Really lets me get down to low RPM and I just prefer air tools over even battery powered tools

I see you restore a lot of tools, I do too, an old woodworker back about 40 years ago used to do this to recondition old rusty tools then put a clear coating on them and sell these to supplement his tiny retirement allowance. He showed me how to coat a tightly packed heavy cloth buffing wheel with an adhesive from Caswell then you rolled this compound on the wheel and let the glue dry. The compound was probably silicon carbide, emery or aluminium oxide in fine grits like 120-400. You could take an old rusty hammer or pair of channel locks and lay into this wheel pretty well and it would make the rusted item look like new in a few minutes or so. Must have heavy gloves on and personal protection gear on. When the buffing wheel glue wore off you can remove it all down to new cloth then recoat and roll on whatever grit abrasive you wanted.

Useful tips. I also use my B&D Dremel equivalent tool at slow speed. I will have to get a set of the SWPEET plastic wheels. I use the grinding wheels you show e.g. to cut HSS tool blanks. Sometimes they work and wear down without breaking, the smaller brown ones often break, likely to make hand causing a slight twist on the disc. Dave.

Some really great tips. I’ve been using a Dremel for over fourth years. Learned something new.

Hello. Thanks for sharing your experience. I learned one important takeaway from you: Low Speed! Saludos from México 🇲🇽

Went to Walmart to get the separated bit case. First stop, “crafts” where there were some for $7. Then went to the fishing dept. and found better ones for $3-5. Same quality, just a different style. The cheap ones allow you to configure each section yourself. The more expensive ones have fixed compartments.

Wow, what have I been doing all this time. These are all great pro tips I haven't seen anyone else cover before, thanks.

About 'wire throwing' - you can easily make a see-through shield attachment from a reusable (sturdy) plastic drinking cup. Or from a spraycan (protective) cap. > Make a hole in the bottom. Cut away half of the sides. Orrrr... Alternatively.... You could try to hold it so you're not in the line of fire :) . (Aka if it fails, the ceiling, walls, and work surface get sprayed) . But I see you tend to aim it so everything from the work surface up can receive the full brunt... Sooo - diy plastic shield it is! (:

I agree with comment below about adding the heat shrink tubing to gather and concentrate and contain the bristle s, this made the video worth it all by itself, good job

One tip is to always have a spare set of motor brushes so you can swap them out when needed. It isn't fun waiting on a set of brushes to continue a project!

Great video! I use my Dremel quite often and I'm definitely going to try the heat shrink idea! Thanks!

I bought a set of ear wax removal tools. The tools in the set with a round handle fit in a chuck and I use them at the lowest setting to stir model paints.

Great video magdad! You were tell how you like to cut out you own abrasive wheels. I have been doing that but I use a rivet to put those together. I don’t know if it’s any better or faster but my fat finger don’t have to fight that tiny screw. Also on the flat sanding disk I put 3 on at a time. They don’t rip off as easy. Anyway great video. Thank You for sharing!

Great tips. I just tried the heat shrink tip last week and the worked quite well for me. I've heard people using super glue around the centre of the wire spitters, sound plausible but I didn't try it out personally yet.

Great tips. I have a very old single speed Dremel that I bought as a kid. I had to buy a special Dremel rheostat plug in attachment to make it a variable speed.

That's no joke Magdad! Had a cutoff wheel explode on me 3 weeks ago! Thank God I was wearing glasses but still cut cut on my cheek and forehead and a chunk actually struck in my scalp !

Thanks for your tips and experiences using rotary tools and accessories. Appreciate your doing this video.

I will be buy the face mask and plastic cleaning wheels. Thanks for all you advice and experiences. I learn so much from your techniques.

Good info Magdad, We all appreciate it. You do know every time I now go to the bathroom, I will think of Chuck, Thanks lol

I pressed a cheepo socket into the other end of the pipe adapter to cut out the scrubbing pads. Now use my drill to quickly cut them out.

Like those homemade scrubby wheels I really like my cheap small $ 20 rotary tool for polishing

Great tips! I like the Q tip idea. Scotch brite is one of my favorite abrasives to use. I need to make some of those little wheels, another great idea.

Dremel's work great... Nothing cleans the ears better than dremel's and Qtips on hi speed..lol.. MD thx for all the tips.. I had a nice Dremel at one time, but it disappeared.. my x-wife might be involved in it's disappearance.. MD take care my friend and God Bless...

Great video! I totally agree that "if you're not watching 805Roadking, you need to re-examine your life choices". He's the guy who put me on to your channel, and I'm glad he did!

For the metrics… Because everyone needs to see this! 👍

Wow, I hadn't come across the pufball wheels before, they look quite good for delicate items

⚠Avoid using Pliers etc to expand the drum because often break the paper and glue causing other problems. Instead keep the screw loose when not actually being used. That allows the rubber to return it's original shape and much easier to get the drum on. It make take a day or longer for the rubber to relax after being compress months to years because most are sold as "ready to use" with drum on rubber. Try soaking in warm water if need it soon.

These tips from your experience are very useful. I definitely need to reduce my speed

It took me a few years to figure out what a lot of the different bits that my Dremel came with were for. One in particular was the little bit that holds a buffing wheel. It looks like a screw that was welded onto a shank upside down. I can remember thinking, wth is this for? It must be for making holes to drive a screw thru. Nope, a buffing wheel gets screwed onto it. 😃

Great to combine all your tips and tricks in one video. Very helpful information 👌

I really liked this video and hearing your recommendations on how to use the bits.

Good Video! My dremel was burned throug after a wile. Now i have a Foredom similar machine with flexible shaft and foot pedal and I absolutely love it! It has so much tractive power out of zero rpm and keeps rpm on low speed when burdened. There is lower speed possile with it and its very durable, cause of the big motor with long lasting brushes. No over heating problems and always a handy cold handpiece which takes tools up to 6mm without constantly change collets. If you once worked with one, you wont go back to dremel. To have variable speed with foot pedal i"ll miss never again. They are cheaper than dremel and have spare parts too for reasonable prices.

I run some thin epoxy around the inner part of my small wire wheels. It doesn't completely cure them of spitting wires, but it does cut it down by 90% or so as long as the wheel doesn't get too hot. The heatshrink tubing on the brush is a pretty slick trick. I was trimming them down to get a similar, and probably worse result.

Great tips and advice Bud!! Thanks for the shout out!!☻

The main problem with so many electric tools being battery powered is that when the battery finally fails to hold a charge, usually the whole tool has to be replaced as the battery units are by then obsolete. Never happens with mains powered tools.

Great tips and tricks! Very handy tools!

Thanks for these neat tips Magdad! They are very helpful.

The high prices for aa and aaa batteries makes this rechargeable rotory tool a good deal. I was looking for an engraver for marking my handtools. This engraves and does a lot more.

Adding a foot switch is a good addition. The little wire wheels really throw wires and they are very fine, surprisingly they will end up stuck in feet especially with kids and such a tiny thing can cause a lot of pain so they are best used in the shed or a DIY glovebox

I’ve just started using my rotary tool for wood carving. I have only used high speeds. After listening to you, I’ll try slowing the speeds down.

This video is great just for the homemade scotch bright pad tip alone!

This is one of the best explanations on the subject. Thanks!!

Wow, this was loaded with great tip, especially the DIY Scotchbrite tools! The 90 degree tool is very useful for getting the bits into places that would be uncomfortable with the standard configuration. High speed kills them quickly, so your general advice to keep the speed low is right on.

There is a thing called "abrasive cleaning stick". They clean clogged abrasive and make it good again multiple times. Saves money and time, because using it is faster than replacing the sanding drum.

Those Diamond Bits are great for getting thru tough metals and I've used them holes in glass and most recently to drill a small drain hole in a Ceramic Birdhouse..........I like the Flap Drums because they conform to some shapes better but they do cost more than the regular drum sanders. BTW I'm putting in my request for Bombay Mahogany for that Stacked Leather Ball-Peen and maybe Blue the Steel.

If youre going slow might as well use a cordless drill...not as nice to hold but it works. I use a dremel with a diamond flat wheel to sharpen bits ..even carbide bits...does a great job ..even the cheap ones.

All tricks are a bundle of experienced backed great tools out of tools.

Very informative Magdad, must have missed this one when you put it out, glad I caught it 👍👍👍🇺🇸🇬🇧✌️

Another cool, relaxed, informative video. Must get that old box of accessories out again....

Great video buddy. Can’t give you any more tips than you have mentioned already. Pretty comprehensive video.

I have that exact one and it's been great over the years.

Very nice video I enjoyed it very much and learned a few things also GOD BLESS!!!!!!! ✌🏻from Ga.

Great video !! I’ve been using Dremels incorrectly for years.They are very useful tools .

Wonderful, especially the comments on the face shield and slow running. Remember, however, that on slow speeds the full wattage is almost certainly not available, as with drills. Also, though not mentioned, the chuck (available as an accessory) carries a lot of energy. Probably a low speed tool. Also, I am looking at buying a Dremel drill stand for mine. It is not so much for drill stand as such, but as a way of holding the machine without clamping and stressing it. You showed a right angled hand set. Not sure about hand sets as they rob power from the machine. The result could be overload?? You might enjoy RU-vid 'Clickspring'. Many thanks to you and commenters.

Great video thanks for sharing the info much appreciated 🍺👍🇬🇧

Excellent, thank you for showing this

Excellent tips!

great tips, i found a work around for as you call the "spitters" to prevent almost all spitting therefore increasing the longevity of them simply drop a few drops of super glue on the wires near the mandrel on both sides and allow to dry this really helps

Great video. Clear explantions and good dialog. Keep up the good work.

Interesting. I'm a hobbyist knife maker, and I find the sanding drums work far better for me at higher speeds. At lower speed it tends to bump and jump, while at higher speed it sands nice and smooth.

Thank you for showing us those tips and tricks!

Damn. Making the wheels with abrasive pads is a great idea.

Hi Magdad . Great Job On The Video. I Agree With All You Said. I Use My Dremel For Just About All my Restorations and Cleanups on Tools. Dremel Does Make Plastic Versions of Their Wire wheels . 3 Grits . Also Color Coded . They Are Good. Also Ryobis Are Are As Well. I Have A 12 volt Max Dremel As Well . I have 2 Working Model 395's type 5's and One For Parts . ( Just Needs Brushes I Think.) Like You Have . I Also Have A 395 type 6 Which Is Similar But Has Rubber Over molding Which I Removed . Too Bad They Don't Make Our 395's No More. I Like My 90* Angle Attachment Too.

The only thing I could add is making cardboard cutouts like the scotch Brite ones. I use the 4 inch but they work great and really last a long time. I use rubber cement to hoin the pieces. And it's difficult to keep it from spinning on the mandrel but once you figure that out using large washers and superglue.

I have a small angle grinder with many attachments and it is doing its job well , like cutting the metal , cutting the stone , polishing and shaping the metal sheet . But it is dangerous, Dremel is doing all you can plus like router . So in my view you need both .

I HAVE USED AN OLD SEWING MACHINE FOOT TREADLE. I MAKE AN ELECTICAL BOX WITH AN DUPLEX OUTLET. I WIRE IN THE TREADLE BETWEEN THE WALL OUTLET AND MY BOX . I PLUG IN MY DREMEL TO MY NEW BOX AND SET MY TOOL AT THE SLOWEST SETTING. I USE THE TREADLE TO CONTROL MY TOOL SPEED. IT IS VERY GOOD FOR PLASTIC WORK.

I picked up a battery powered dremel marketed as a “pumpkin carver” years ago, super cheap. Still working as good as the more expensive models. You just need to not mind the orange plastic design.

Awesome tips!!!! Can't beat a Dremel tool!

This vid is super helpful for beginners like me

I listen to both of those Guys I love their channel I love your channel. Thank you for the video

I find this video very helpful and informative. Thank you for your time in creating this. 🙏🏽

Great tip on the use of a Dremel Tool I love the part Chuck size toilet paper tubes 🤣😆🤣😆good one ..... enjoy the day Mr Magdad it was nice to see Mr Chuck in the video