Have had a 395 3rd gen variable speed model for many years. The shaft flex coupler recently broke when using a lot of cutoff wheels on a project. Didn't even know they had one inside. Thanks to TH-cam, I discovered the issue and ordered a replacement coupler. You br video has inspired me to break out the Dremel and use it on some Easter projects. Thanks!
I often wonder, who are these jerks. Do they down vote just to be contrary. Just once I would like to see them post the reason why they voted that way.
I used a Dremel tool recently to polish every screw in an antique pump organ....polish all the metal bits on a treadle sewing machine, and also to carve an ornate piece of wood to replace a broken applique on a piece of furniture. It is one of the most versatile tools on the planet! If it's a smaller scale piece of work, there is almost nothing a dremel tool can't do! It's amazing!
Hi Bill! I agree 100% This tool fills a void that no other tool can... It has saved me more times then any other tool! (like the vise grip!) =) Thanks!!!!!!!
I don't even want to think of life without a Dremel. I have 6 of them(don't tell my wife) They are as handy as a pocket on a shirt. Great Video, Thanks
Hello Joel!!! You are so right! I would give up so many tools before the Dremel! Especially my Radial Arm Saw! That thing is just a dust collector! LOL
You know the person posting the video is great at what they do when you already are more than familiar with the subject matter, yet you still sit there and enjoy every single moment of watching the video! I actually wore out the wrench that came with my original Dremel, so now I use my small plierench (learned about them from some guy on youtube!) instead. As always John, great job. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 One thing I have also used a LOT with mt Dremel is the tiny metal circular saw blade. BTW, there is a guy somewhere here on youtube who makes his own cut off wheels using flattened bottle caps and bolts! Seem to work great.
Hi and welcome to the History channel we love this a lot, tuned in to stay through to the end. While we have their latest we did switch to another brand (the green ones) due to not being made with bearings. We like your drill press, also your older tools are better in our opinion likely, then the new ones, you hold on to those we are thinking. Great video really nice share. Lance & Patrick.
Excellent video! Just pulled a broken bit out of the chuck of my 4200 after letting it sit on the shelf for a couple years and this was a great re-introduction!
I have a Dremel style ie not a Dremel but a copy cat. It's excellent and a must for restorering or hobbyists or crafters. If you haven't got one, get one Great video as always Scoutcrafter
Hi Gordon! It's funny but we don't think of these tools as being very useful because they are so small and light duty but they always wind up saving you in a tight situation!!!! =) Thanks so much!!!!!!!
Scoutcrafter these videos are great for younger adults like me that didn't pick up on these things as a kid or as a teenager. Wish I could go back and take shop classes in highschool but this video series your doing is really helpful
Hello Jason! You are not the only one! I wished I could have taken shop classes when I was young, I wound up going to Catholic school and didn't learn any handyman skills... Lots of people that are over 50 tell me that they never knew about certain things on the videos... That's why I really am so happy to hear that you are not only enjoying them but are picking up some useful info along the way! Thanks so much!!!!!!
Mine is one of my favorite tools in my shop I love it and my grandpa is the one how showed me how to use it and I’ll be forever grateful to him for that
Great video John, not sure how I missed this one when it came out. I have several Dremels, and as a collection might be the most used power tool I have. The cordless one gets a lot more use than I thought it would, but you can't beat corded when you need a bit of grunt :)
Great video on one of my favorite tools. It’s one of those things that you find lots of uses for it than you ever imagined. Definitely handy to keep around.
John we are connected through some sort of telepathic energy. I just had my dremel tools in my hand. This isn't the first time this has happened. Your videos are constantly about things that I have dealt with recently. It is unreal. Lol. I scored another dremel with that drill press lot and I was sorting through my other dremels getting them all organized.
Hi Jesse! LOL You know there was a time when I just finished a video of a certain tool and before I could post it Joe (Joe's shop) put up the same tool! =D That went on for a while!!!!! Tool guys can't help it! =) Thanks!
Excellent introduction video! I didn't realize there was a Mr. Dremel! I love my home-made scotch-brite discs! I think those, the wire wheels and the polishing wheels are what I use the most for tool restorations! I just got some of those thicker cut-off wheels from HF. They seem more durable than the original thin brown ones.
Hi N! You know there are so many different accessories that I could never cover them all! For example, the cut off wheels come in many different thicknesses and grits!!! Some are made for specific materials too! We usually buy what's available but I saw a catalog once that had thousands of rotary tool accessories! =) Thanks!!!!!
Hi Rick! Amazing isn't it? I saw one of his real early models at the show last month but it was DOA, looked like a bakelite housing! Nice! Thanks!!!!!!!
Mine is from the 80’s and still going strong. About ten years ago it stopped working. I dismantled it and to my surprise found that there were elastic bands connecting the motor to the shaft. They were broken. I repaired the unit by replacing the bands with rubber surgical tubing. Still going strong.
I wonder what was first - the Dremel or the Dentist cavity drill,, always thought the dremel inventor was a dentist or had bad teeth lol... great video..funny you showed this today last Friday at a local garage sale I found two almost new dremels with all the attachments for $15.... and the ladies were just tickled I bought both!!
Dremel, my right arm sir...and always thank to who make these perfect tool...I have dremel 3000 and I always use for everything ...a specially for bad screws or stuck screws...
I love that horizontal boring setup! It's so cool! I really should get myself some kind of rotary tool for small grinding wheels, so I can grind off hard spots that you can't cut with a file. I was disassembling a big Record No.114 vise that I bought locally here (great price!) and it had a really hard weld splatter on the back of the slide which wouldn't let me take it out. I bought one of those wheels you show at 2:13 and chucked it up in a big corded drill that went up to 3600 RPM. It got the job done very well but of course a small rotary tool would have been the ticket for that kind of work. I still have that small grinding wheel for a day like that. I have been thinking about getting a electric die grinder or straight shaft grinder instead of what you'd call a 'rotary tool', just to have something a little more heavy duty to use with small wire wheels as well. What do you think of those? Do you have one? Would you advise against one? Thanks for the video!
Hello Aryan! The air Die grinders are awesome if you have a big air compressor. The Dremel tools are good because they are light and easy to handle but the bigger more powerful motors are nice for different uses. We have a line of rotary tools here made by Foredom that are worth looking into!! Thanks!!!!!!
I've had a Dremel tool since I was a kid and they are very useful, especially as a hobbyist. I always buy the Dremel brand as I too have found that they are far superior then the off brand versions. Thanks for sharing this.
Dremel does have a lot of attachments, but some of them (the original Dremel branded) are also awful. I have the 90 degree angle attachment and it makes a lot of grinding noise and heats up quickly. I even took it back to the store and they changed it to another one, but it is the same. I also have the model 670 rotary minisaw attachment, and it has a design defect where the spring loaded safety flap does not go deep enough, so that you cannot fully utilize the flat bottom of the saw. So although Dremel may be considered a quality brand, they do have some major fuck-ups in their devices. Another example is the Moto-saw (not an attachment but a complete reciprocating jigsaw). It is quite bad for cutting anything other than thin cardboard.
Oh you know I was going to comment. That was awesome. A great look into the world of Dremel. With the development of Lithium Ion batteries, the cordless moto-,tool has come a long way. I barely use my corded one anymore. I have lots of friends over on the other side of the building in Dremel, I will pass along your video. Have a great weekend.
Hi Steve! Absolutely! The batteries today are much better than years ago! I always give the advice to buy a corded model first before buying a cordless model because other then the cord nuisance they tend to be a bit more rugged and durable. =) Thanks so much!!!!!!
Awsome vid! I love using rotary tools. So many uses for them. I have four of them actually two cordless and two corded. I tend to use my cordless mostly now through. Batterys are not what they used to be and can take on any job the corded can without the nuisance of the cords. I have a 12v Milwaukee one that I attach a 4 amp hour battery to and the thing is a beast! Thanks again for the vids scoutcrafter🙂
Wow, I'm actually first!! Great video on Demels!! My first experience with Dremel was my brother's scroll saw with a PTO for a whip attachment and a hand held tip. Very handy. Believe or not the first Dremel I got was a gift last year after I started restoring tools. Lol!! Now I can't live without it!!
Hey ScoutCrafter another great video. I have a Dremel tool, I used it outside last Saturday with the cutoff wheel to remove my broken rear wiper arm. (arm was seized on). Also use it with my car modelling Vaughn
I bought a bunch of those asian knock-offs. I have little wires stuck in all my clothes now. The dremel brushes are excellent but (as you said) pricey... and they're hard to find where I live. Great video. Makes me want to get a real dremel. I have a makita rotary tool but I'm not crazy about it.
Hi Ben! LOL We have all bought the knock off wire brushes and learned the same lesson!! The worst part is the wires are so fine and the speeds are so fast the wires often will lodge in your skin too!!!! It's the only time you will NEED your face shield!! What we need is a quality brush that doesn't cost so much!!!! =) Thanks Ben!!!!!!!
I really like my Dremel tool and has got me through some of my projects. But I always felt like the Dremel is a jack of all trades but master of none. I’ve had terrible luck with Dremel wire brushes..they seem to last all but 10 minutes before all the wires disappear. I use the drum sander bits often as well but the longevity of those aren’t to good either.
Didn't know the drill press tilted! Next Dremel video, talk about the grinding stones! Some for metal, some for stone! I always mess up and grind on aluminum with the green one and muck it up. Luckily the little stone dressing block cleans it up. The Dremel brand wire wheels are better than the cheapo ones for sure. I'm liking the router attachment, may need to get one now!!!! Great video as always!
Hello Aaron! The TRIM routers they sell are really the way to go for small jobs! I have a Porter Cable one and it works fantastic! I find for routing you need speed and some torque and the Dremel is a little shy on torque!!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!
Scout, thanks for doing a video on the Dremel. I have one. Haven't used it much but should use it more. One of the extra attachments I bought is the little saw. It even has a plastic safety shield just like a regular table saw. I do need to get some wire brushes. A lot of things came with it but no wire brushes. Do you use regular compound when you buff? Or does the high revolution speed need a special compound? - Kathie
Hi Kathie! The wire brushes are great but you do get what you pay for! The cheap ones don't last, but they are cheap! LOL I find polish like Flitz or Wenol work really good with the Dremel but most types of polish will work! They really are a great addition to the shop!!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!
This was full of great information and I never knew the history of these. I always learn new stuff every video. Thanks scout hope you have a great weekend!!!
@@ScoutCrafter Oh yeah hale the vise grips. I do reno jobs and kitchen installs along with bathroom install> would never show up to a job without either.
I have a few, including some real old ones and they all work and nothing really beats them. Their motors are quite powerful for their size. If someone really didn't know what they were, think of it as a drill without the handle. Basically a stick drill.
I have 1 or 2 and the only thing I've used them for was grinding away carb bodies to get at the jets with needle schnoz and grinding off corns and callouses. Maybe I'll branch out one day. Thanks CS and Happy Weekend!
@@ScoutCrafter Oh, you're right! Me and my non-hands lost the screw for the cut off discs first thing. I always revert back to a hammer. You know how I am.
Great video Scout! Just a thought...Have you ever done any port n polish work on engine heads? I have a small 4 cylinder laying around you can practice on if you want and I would actually use it if was savable from what I did to it on one of the cylinders lol.
LOL Doug you have the patience of an angel! I see the work you do an wonder "How is he not pissed off!" trying to fix problems from before you got the Yota! =)
Sears hardware section clearance bins always had Dremel bits marked down 75% off usually for $2 - $3 a pack. I haven't checked in a few years, because I never owned one until last year, when I end up picking up two Dremel tools.
I love my dremel tool and I wholeheartedly agree to spend the extra money and buy the dremel brand accessories. I once bought some cutoff wheels from Harbor Freight thinking I got a good deal. After about 5 broke in the first 15 mins of work I said forget it and went to Home depot and bought the Dremel brand.
When I saw the picture on the video John I didn’t have high hopes but how wrong was I what an interesting video I had no idea there were so many gadgets and gizmos for the simple Dremel brilliant I really need to start using mine more 😃
PS you really can make any subject interest in John it’s a real talent 🎓 in the UK we used to have a chap called Fred Dibnah he used to do lots of television programmes on steam engines and engineering and he had the same talent as well he never talked down to you or made things sound complicated his enthusiasm could make you interested in the most simplest of objects it’s a real skill not everybody has
Hi Ben!!!! You know the Dremel is one of the tools we often forget about but it really works so well! How many times I used the wafer wheel to cut off a rusted hardened not or bolt! Some people use them all the time! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video Ben! Thanks so much!!!!!!!
Dremel is a great product. Their accessories are fantastic. I prefer a pneumatic pencil grinder but use Dremel bits. Never use the non reinforced cut off discs on anything. The reinforced ones are fantastic.
Hello UD! Pneumatic is always great the problem is you need a good compressor... I hope to get a nice size compressor in the new shop! =) Thanks!!!!!!!!
Another great video! On a previous video you talked about a website with vintage tool manuals available for download. Unfortunately, I don't remember the website or which video. What was that website?
Your video makes an excellent representation of what is the most useless tool I own. Laudations from others prompted me to buy one 20 years ago and it just failed to cut the mustard so to speak.
I like the early model's spindle lock switch. My more recent button type can be tricky if you're using the little spanner [sorry, wrench] and you want to control the depth of the tool in the collet, 'all fingers and thumbs' me mum would've said. But definately a tool that once you have one, you'll miss it when its gone. Versatility is often no more than a selling ploy - but in the Dremel its the reason it exists. They bought me a new one for xmas but I still use my older one 'cos I don't want to put any wear on the newbie!
Good information. Yes Dremel stuff is costly, but worth it. I see around here the Dremel tools at the store no longer have replaceable brushes. So what do you do when the brushes wear out ? Send it back to the factory for repair or spend more money and buy another one ? I believe I have 3 of the older tools at the present time and several sets of new extra brushes. Seems like every time one tool company buys out another, they start making them cheaper with global components. (Vise Grips ) is one. I support AMERICAN companies not some company in Kow Dung Pi.
Hi Chuck! You are so right! Planned Obsolescence!!!!!!! Once you know you really like a particular product then you have to make the decision on if the product is worth buying again or moving up... A perfect example is the Foredom tool... They took a lot of business away from Dremel when things changed... Thanks!!!!!!!!!
I believe Dremel made the Craftsman tool for Sears. I have 2 of them and the newer drill stand. You said something about the wires coming out of the wire wheels. The wire wheels should not be run over 8 or 10K rpm because the wires get slung out. The top limit is on the package.
Hi Roy! I think you are right about Dremel making Craftsman tools! Also many of the import Wire brushes spit wires when they are used a little and loosen up... There is a reason you get 30 for $5! LOL Thanks!!!!!
Dremel is my most used tool. I make my own different grit sand paper cylinders and I have a cordless and a corded. With the Dremel and bench grinder, the only thing I really need next is a sander! Lol
Laugh at this one. I had heard of Dremel but never looked or had any interest in getting one. About 12-13 years ago I bought a house and there were a few bits and rolls for the drum in a parts organizer left behind by the seller. I never connected the dots that they were for a Dremel. Thanks for the class!
I guess that Aric Bolf never read "Popular Science" or "Popular Mechanics" as a child. I remember the ads from ever so long ago, touting this little hand-held motor device that had interchangeable bits and bobs that could do some astounding things. (Plus, it was usually near an ad for Bensen Gyrocopters). Shame that he missed out, but... ScoutCrafter to the Rescue! :-D Thanks!
Hi Dave! I think Aric just never had the opportunity to use one and was wondering why I kept mentioning it over and over! LOL They are such a great tool!!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!
Indeed, I have two dremel knock off's, a cheap cordless and a yard sale JC Penny corded unit, both work fine, but when one or the other breaks, I am going to buy a good one lol . I could not live without one.
Hi Dale! To me the best thing about buying a knock-off tool is seeing if you will use it.. Many times I have bought a cheap tool and realized how useful it is then upgraded to a really good one! I would love to see how the Dremel 4000 feels in the hand... Thanks so much!!!!
My first dremel lasted fairly long. Acceptable. My second dremel was way out of balance and locked up after a couple of uses. My third dremel was out of balance but nat as bad as my second. Locked up after about 6 uses. Now I bought a fourth dremel. What can I say. Hve not used it yet.
Hi! Will the Dremel tool help with sharpening a chain saw? If so, I’m planning on buying one for that specific reason, but after watching your wonderful video, i see the tool does much more if you have the right accessory. Not sure what I should i buy? Buying assistance would be appreciated. Thank you!
If possible always buy the variable speed model! As for sharpening the chainsaw it's awesome! You just buy the bit! www.homedepot.com/p/Dremel-5-32-in-Rotary-Tool-Grinding-Stone-for-Sharpening-Chainsaw-Blades-2-Pack-453/202819605?g_store=1214&mtc=Shopping-B-F_D25T-G-D25T-25_7_POWER_TOOL_ACCESSORIES-Multi-NA-Feed-LIA-NA-NA-PowerToolAccessories_LIA&cm_mmc=Shopping-B-F_D25T-G-D25T-25_7_POWER_TOOL_ACCESSORIES-Multi-NA-Feed-LIA-NA-NA-PowerToolAccessories_LIA-71700000043746545-58700004596952413-92700049573927185&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhLqqiPiq6QIVJPC1Ch0mkgqiEAQYBSABEgKlS_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
You are so right about the original dremel accesories. The are so much better but the knock off stuff keeps tempting a cheapo like me! (those fiber cut off discs are so great (the black ones) but so expensive and I'm known to snap em half way trough or so)
Hi Alex! Yes! Its so hard to plunk down a few dollars for a small little wire wheel or something. The original Dremel accessories are really good quality but very over-priced for some of them! Thanks!!!!!!
ScoutCrafter yes I’ve got a little job in mind for it. I just messaged you about 20 minutes ago on your previous video. For something to polish up a knife. This will be perfect thanks.
I bought the Dremel 4000 and to be honest I’m not entirely happy with it, it sounds really rough, it does run smoother as you increase the RPM. The ones you demonstrated sounded really smooth and quiet.
Hi Derek! That seems to be a common consensus with some of the new Dremel tools, However they do have certain features like as the load increases so does the power from the tool... I would love to see how the old does against the new! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!
derek wilkinson I have a #300 and a few newer units. The newer ones have features my old one doesn’t. You’re right about the sound of the newer ones but my 300 keeps going and first one I go to. The newer one do have features that come in handy when the need exists. All in all a great tool to have.
Hi Ernie, I never tried it! Usually the Dremel products are all interchangeable. The drill press stand comes with a list of models it fits... =) Thanks!!!!!
Several years ago I thought the dremel was more toy then tool. While using a cut off wheel my thumb ended up between the piece and the wheel. I ended up with a neat hole in my fingernail and luckily that's all. Learned the hard way but I love my dremel tool.
OUCH! The good thing Jacob is Dremel accidents are pretty rare! They are surprisingly safe however we all have wound up with some wire wheel wires stuck in our bodies! LOL!! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!
Hey Scout, I have one of those original dremel speed control modules, I got it mint at a yard sale for 5 bucks 😂 it was definatly a score anyways nice video once again !!!
Dremel was invented before most houses had electricity, must have been a very limited market. I was brought upon a London town house and we still had gas light fittings in some of the room and that was in the 1950;s
Hi Tony! LOL! You are so right! These tools were not only pricy at the time but unknown to most people! You would read a ad in the back of a magazine and take a big chance!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Cindi! They will get warmer at lower speed because the fan isn't spinning as fast. Also it's important the vents are clean and unobstructed. They are slots in the body just above where you hold the tool... Hope that helps!!! =)
Have had a 395 3rd gen variable speed model for many years. The shaft flex coupler recently broke when using a lot of cutoff wheels on a project. Didn't even know they had one inside. Thanks to TH-cam, I discovered the issue and ordered a replacement coupler. You br video has inspired me to break out the Dremel and use it on some Easter projects. Thanks!
Who the hell downvoted this video? Very informative and I’m actually thinking of getting a Dremel. Thanks for another great vid.
I often wonder, who are these jerks. Do they down vote just to be contrary. Just once I would like to see them post the reason why they voted that way.
@@kenzpenz The jerks may have noticed that 'made in other countries' actually means Made in China.
Wonderful video. A lot of information packed into a short time. Thank you.
Great video John. Nice history. I use it often. Cheers.
I used a Dremel tool recently to polish every screw in an antique pump organ....polish all the metal bits on a treadle sewing machine, and also to carve an ornate piece of wood to replace a broken applique on a piece of furniture. It is one of the most versatile tools on the planet! If it's a smaller scale piece of work, there is almost nothing a dremel tool can't do! It's amazing!
Hi Bill! I agree 100% This tool fills a void that no other tool can... It has saved me more times then any other tool! (like the vise grip!) =) Thanks!!!!!!!
Great video! Over the years, I've used my Dremel for countless jobs.
Hi Scout, your vids are like a hot bowl of soup on a raining day. Awesome thanks.
Thanks so much Graham!!!!!
Scout's videos are just the best! No one does it better!
That’s a very accurate description
Just great, practical introduction - useful! Thanks!
I don't even want to think of life without a Dremel. I have 6 of them(don't tell my wife) They are as handy as a pocket on a shirt. Great Video, Thanks
Hello Joel!!! You are so right! I would give up so many tools before the Dremel! Especially my Radial Arm Saw! That thing is just a dust collector! LOL
You know the person posting the video is great at what they do when you already are more than familiar with the subject matter, yet you still sit there and enjoy every single moment of watching the video! I actually wore out the wrench that came with my original Dremel, so now I use my small plierench (learned about them from some guy on youtube!) instead. As always John, great job. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
One thing I have also used a LOT with mt Dremel is the tiny metal circular saw blade. BTW, there is a guy somewhere here on youtube who makes his own cut off wheels using flattened bottle caps and bolts! Seem to work great.
Hi and welcome to the History channel we love this a lot, tuned in to stay through to the end. While we have their latest we did switch to another brand (the green ones) due to not being made with bearings. We like your drill press, also your older tools are better in our opinion likely, then the new ones, you hold on to those we are thinking.
Great video really nice share.
Lance & Patrick.
Excellent video! Just pulled a broken bit out of the chuck of my 4200 after letting it sit on the shelf for a couple years and this was a great re-introduction!
I have a Dremel style ie not a Dremel but a copy cat.
It's excellent and a must for restorering or hobbyists or crafters.
If you haven't got one, get one
Great video as always Scoutcrafter
Hi Gordon! It's funny but we don't think of these tools as being very useful because they are so small and light duty but they always wind up saving you in a tight situation!!!! =) Thanks so much!!!!!!!
Scoutcrafter these videos are great for younger adults like me that didn't pick up on these things as a kid or as a teenager. Wish I could go back and take shop classes in highschool but this video series your doing is really helpful
Hello Jason! You are not the only one! I wished I could have taken shop classes when I was young, I wound up going to Catholic school and didn't learn any handyman skills... Lots of people that are over 50 tell me that they never knew about certain things on the videos... That's why I really am so happy to hear that you are not only enjoying them but are picking up some useful info along the way! Thanks so much!!!!!!
Oh my word! The 1st tool that actually have!! And yes it has done jobs way above its pay grade! Thank you dremmel
LOL These tools are so awesome! As you know!!!!!!! =)
Mine is one of my favorite tools in my shop I love it and my grandpa is the one how showed me how to use it and I’ll be forever grateful to him for that
Hello Erin! Your Grandfather probably had a ball showing you! I bet he was happy as a clam! =) You were too!!!! Thanks!!!
Great video John, not sure how I missed this one when it came out. I have several Dremels, and as a collection might be the most used power tool I have. The cordless one gets a lot more use than I thought it would, but you can't beat corded when you need a bit of grunt :)
Great video on one of my favorite tools. It’s one of those things that you find lots of uses for it than you ever imagined. Definitely handy to keep around.
I have yet to meet someone who didn't love their Dremel!! =) Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!
John we are connected through some sort of telepathic energy. I just had my dremel tools in my hand. This isn't the first time this has happened. Your videos are constantly about things that I have dealt with recently. It is unreal. Lol. I scored another dremel with that drill press lot and I was sorting through my other dremels getting them all organized.
Hi Jesse! LOL You know there was a time when I just finished a video of a certain tool and before I could post it Joe (Joe's shop) put up the same tool! =D That went on for a while!!!!! Tool guys can't help it! =) Thanks!
Hi John, i have 3 all different models one cordless, they are awesome! Great video! 👍 👍
Hi Bert! They are such great tools! I can't imagine not having one! Thanks!!!!!!
Excellent introduction video! I didn't realize there was a Mr. Dremel! I love my home-made scotch-brite discs! I think those, the wire wheels and the polishing wheels are what I use the most for tool restorations! I just got some of those thicker cut-off wheels from HF. They seem more durable than the original thin brown ones.
Hi N! You know there are so many different accessories that I could never cover them all! For example, the cut off wheels come in many different thicknesses and grits!!! Some are made for specific materials too! We usually buy what's available but I saw a catalog once that had thousands of rotary tool accessories! =) Thanks!!!!!
It's always so interesting to hear the history of the tools you present. Didn't realize the Dremel went back to 1932.
Hi Rick! Amazing isn't it? I saw one of his real early models at the show last month but it was DOA, looked like a bakelite housing! Nice! Thanks!!!!!!!
Mine is from the 80’s and still going strong. About ten years ago it stopped working. I dismantled it and to my surprise found that there were elastic bands connecting the motor to the shaft. They were broken. I repaired the unit by replacing the bands with rubber surgical tubing. Still going strong.
Wow! Elastic bands!!! Great to know!!!!!
I wonder what was first - the Dremel or the Dentist cavity drill,, always thought the dremel inventor was a dentist or had bad teeth lol... great video..funny you showed this today last Friday at a local garage sale I found two almost new dremels with all the attachments for $15.... and the ladies were just tickled I bought both!!
Wow Todd! What a deal! They are such great tools!!!!!! Albert Dremel was a machinist! =)
Dremel, my right arm sir...and always thank to who make these perfect tool...I have dremel 3000 and I always use for everything ...a specially for bad screws or stuck screws...
Hello Kadir! I agree!! Must have tool!!!!!!!! I just love them!!!
I love that horizontal boring setup! It's so cool! I really should get myself some kind of rotary tool for small grinding wheels, so I can grind off hard spots that you can't cut with a file. I was disassembling a big Record No.114 vise that I bought locally here (great price!) and it had a really hard weld splatter on the back of the slide which wouldn't let me take it out. I bought one of those wheels you show at 2:13 and chucked it up in a big corded drill that went up to 3600 RPM. It got the job done very well but of course a small rotary tool would have been the ticket for that kind of work. I still have that small grinding wheel for a day like that. I have been thinking about getting a electric die grinder or straight shaft grinder instead of what you'd call a 'rotary tool', just to have something a little more heavy duty to use with small wire wheels as well. What do you think of those? Do you have one? Would you advise against one? Thanks for the video!
Hello Aryan! The air Die grinders are awesome if you have a big air compressor. The Dremel tools are good because they are light and easy to handle but the bigger more powerful motors are nice for different uses. We have a line of rotary tools here made by Foredom that are worth looking into!! Thanks!!!!!!
I've had a Dremel tool since I was a kid and they are very useful, especially as a hobbyist. I always buy the Dremel brand as I too have found that they are far superior then the off brand versions. Thanks for sharing this.
Hi John! I agree 100% however I always wanted to see a Foredom tool up close! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome video. I didn't realize dremel had so many attachments. Thanks for sharing.
Hi William! This was just a few! It really is a super versatile tool!!!!! =) Thanks!!!!!!
Dremel does have a lot of attachments, but some of them (the original Dremel branded) are also awful. I have the 90 degree angle attachment and it makes a lot of grinding noise and heats up quickly. I even took it back to the store and they changed it to another one, but it is the same. I also have the model 670 rotary minisaw attachment, and it has a design defect where the spring loaded safety flap does not go deep enough, so that you cannot fully utilize the flat bottom of the saw. So although Dremel may be considered a quality brand, they do have some major fuck-ups in their devices. Another example is the Moto-saw (not an attachment but a complete reciprocating jigsaw). It is quite bad for cutting anything other than thin cardboard.
Love the Dremel, I even have a pneumatic rotary tool that works off my compressor, takes Dremel bits.
Oh you know I was going to comment. That was awesome. A great look into the world of Dremel. With the development of Lithium Ion batteries, the cordless moto-,tool has come a long way. I barely use my corded one anymore. I have lots of friends over on the other side of the building in Dremel, I will pass along your video. Have a great weekend.
Hi Steve! Absolutely! The batteries today are much better than years ago! I always give the advice to buy a corded model first before buying a cordless model because other then the cord nuisance they tend to be a bit more rugged and durable. =) Thanks so much!!!!!!
My friends over at Dremel were tickled to watch your video.
Another great video! Cheers from Canada!
can this be used for wood craft? cutting shapes, smoothing?
I love my Dremel ! Thanks for sharing.
Me too! Never fails!!!!!!!! Thanks!
Awsome vid! I love using rotary tools. So many uses for them. I have four of them actually two cordless and two corded. I tend to use my cordless mostly now through. Batterys are not what they used to be and can take on any job the corded can without the nuisance of the cords. I have a 12v Milwaukee one that I attach a 4 amp hour battery to and the thing is a beast! Thanks again for the vids scoutcrafter🙂
I couldn’t afford the Dremel when I was a kid. I bought the Lil Crafty. That thing lasted me over 20 years! I bought it at the Sears in Flushing! Lol
Great video and great tool . I've been using a knock off version with the flex end for a couple of years and love it.
Hi Mike! There are really good versions too like Foredom and others... The woodcarvers who use them constantly have their favorites!! Thanks!!!!
Wow, I'm actually first!! Great video on Demels!! My first experience with Dremel was my brother's scroll saw with a PTO for a whip attachment and a hand held tip. Very handy. Believe or not the first Dremel I got was a gift last year after I started restoring tools. Lol!! Now I can't live without it!!
Hi Steve! I never met anyone who ever regretted buying one! I swear by that tool!! Thanks Steve!!!!!!!!!
Hey ScoutCrafter another great video. I have a Dremel tool, I used it outside last Saturday with the cutoff wheel to remove my broken rear wiper arm. (arm was seized on). Also use it with my car modelling
Vaughn
Hi Vaughn! A absolute must have for a hobbyist!!!!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!
Great tool and thanks for choosing this topic. Have a great weekend.
Hi Tony! I'm always amazed at the fact they are so loved and yet not everyone has one! Thanks!!!!!!
I really like the Dremel 395 Multi-Pro, it looks very attractive & well-made.
Great video. Loved the history I didn't know. Just started using one. I am finding all kinds of uses. Thanks
Hi Glen! They are so useful and really fun to use!!! Thanks!
I bought a bunch of those asian knock-offs. I have little wires stuck in all my clothes now. The dremel brushes are excellent but (as you said) pricey... and they're hard to find where I live. Great video. Makes me want to get a real dremel. I have a makita rotary tool but I'm not crazy about it.
Hi Ben! LOL We have all bought the knock off wire brushes and learned the same lesson!! The worst part is the wires are so fine and the speeds are so fast the wires often will lodge in your skin too!!!! It's the only time you will NEED your face shield!! What we need is a quality brush that doesn't cost so much!!!! =) Thanks Ben!!!!!!!
I really like my Dremel tool and has got me through some of my projects. But I always felt like the Dremel is a jack of all trades but master of none. I’ve had terrible luck with Dremel wire brushes..they seem to last all but 10 minutes before all the wires disappear. I use the drum sander bits often as well but the longevity of those aren’t to good either.
I have two Dremels and a 30 year old Craftsman "knockoff". I use them a lot and wouldn't trade them for much. 😀 Thanks for the video!
Hi George! That Craftsman knockoff was probably made by Dremel! They made a lot of rotary tools for Craftsman!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!
I always thought it looked like Dremel but you never know. Thanks!
Didn't know the drill press tilted! Next Dremel video, talk about the grinding stones! Some for metal, some for stone! I always mess up and grind on aluminum with the green one and muck it up. Luckily the little stone dressing block cleans it up. The Dremel brand wire wheels are better than the cheapo ones for sure. I'm liking the router attachment, may need to get one now!!!! Great video as always!
Hello Aaron! The TRIM routers they sell are really the way to go for small jobs! I have a Porter Cable one and it works fantastic! I find for routing you need speed and some torque and the Dremel is a little shy on torque!!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!
Scout, thanks for doing a video on the Dremel. I have one. Haven't used it much but should use it more. One of the extra attachments I bought is the little saw. It even has a plastic safety shield just like a regular table saw. I do need to get some wire brushes. A lot of things came with it but no wire brushes. Do you use regular compound when you buff? Or does the high revolution speed need a special compound? - Kathie
Hi Kathie! The wire brushes are great but you do get what you pay for! The cheap ones don't last, but they are cheap! LOL I find polish like Flitz or Wenol work really good with the Dremel but most types of polish will work! They really are a great addition to the shop!!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!
This was full of great information and I never knew the history of these. I always learn new stuff every video. Thanks scout hope you have a great weekend!!!
Thanks so much LV! You too!!!
@@ScoutCrafter you are very welcome and thanks Scout :3
Love my Dremel it has bailed me out countless times.
Hi Abe!!!! Ditto!!! Along with my Vise Grips!!!! =D Thanks!!!!!!!!!!
@@ScoutCrafter Oh yeah hale the vise grips. I do reno jobs and kitchen installs along with bathroom install> would never show up to a job without either.
Another great informative video. Thanks John.
Thanks Cliff!!!!!
I have a few, including some real old ones and they all work and nothing really beats them. Their motors are quite powerful for their size. If someone really didn't know what they were, think of it as a drill without the handle. Basically a stick drill.
Hi Joe! Yes! They really are just a motor in a hand held housing... The accessories are the genius part! Thanks!!!!!!!
I have 1 or 2 and the only thing I've used them for was grinding away carb bodies to get at the jets with needle schnoz and grinding off corns and callouses. Maybe I'll branch out one day. Thanks CS and Happy Weekend!
Hi Lewie! They aren't for everything but they sure are handy for lots of stuff!!!!!! =) Thanks!!!!!!!!
@@ScoutCrafter Oh, you're right! Me and my non-hands lost the screw for the cut off discs first thing. I always revert back to a hammer. You know how I am.
Great presentation as usual 👍😎🤠
Thanks so much Jim!!!!!!!
@@ScoutCrafter You're welcome Sir 🤠
Great video Scout! Just a thought...Have you ever done any port n polish work on engine heads? I have a small 4 cylinder laying around you can practice on if you want and I would actually use it if was savable from what I did to it on one of the cylinders lol.
LOL Doug you have the patience of an angel! I see the work you do an wonder "How is he not pissed off!" trying to fix problems from before you got the Yota! =)
I love my Dremel. So versatile. You are so right about the cheap wire wheels. Little wires bouncing off of my forehead and safety glasses.
Robert how about the wires that stick in our skin! LOL!!!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!
Sears hardware section clearance bins always had Dremel bits marked down 75% off usually for $2 - $3 a pack. I haven't checked in a few years, because I never owned one until last year, when I end up picking up two Dremel tools.
Hi Kent! Yes! Reduced price Dremel accessories are the way to go!!!! =D
I love my dremel tool and I wholeheartedly agree to spend the extra money and buy the dremel brand accessories. I once bought some cutoff wheels from Harbor Freight thinking I got a good deal. After about 5 broke in the first 15 mins of work I said forget it and went to Home depot and bought the Dremel brand.
Hi Tron! There are some decent knock-offs but finding them is a crap shoot!!!! LOL Thanks so much!
Great vid, Dremel and the Multi tool. 2 must haves
Hi Bernie! Absolutely!!!!!
I have 2 one is corded other cordless that i have set up for sharpening the chain saw when in the woods
Great video. God bless you family and friends.
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Thanks Reynaldo my friend!!!
@@ScoutCrafter 😀👍👍👍👍
have a beautiful weekend. God bless your family and friends.
When I saw the picture on the video John I didn’t have high hopes but how wrong was I what an interesting video I had no idea there were so many gadgets and gizmos for the simple Dremel brilliant I really need to start using mine more 😃
PS you really can make any subject interest in John it’s a real talent 🎓 in the UK we used to have a chap called Fred Dibnah he used to do lots of television programmes on steam engines and engineering and he had the same talent as well he never talked down to you or made things sound complicated his enthusiasm could make you interested in the most simplest of objects it’s a real skill not everybody has
Hi Ben!!!! You know the Dremel is one of the tools we often forget about but it really works so well! How many times I used the wafer wheel to cut off a rusted hardened not or bolt! Some people use them all the time! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video Ben! Thanks so much!!!!!!!
Dremel is a great product. Their accessories are fantastic. I prefer a pneumatic pencil grinder but use Dremel bits. Never use the non reinforced cut off discs on anything. The reinforced ones are fantastic.
Hello UD! Pneumatic is always great the problem is you need a good compressor... I hope to get a nice size compressor in the new shop! =) Thanks!!!!!!!!
Another great video! On a previous video you talked about a website with vintage tool manuals available for download. Unfortunately, I don't remember the website or which video. What was that website?
Hello PWB "International Tool Catalog Library" =) Thanks!!!!!
Your video makes an excellent representation of what is the most useless tool I own. Laudations from others prompted me to buy one 20 years ago and it just failed to cut the mustard so to speak.
I like the early model's spindle lock switch. My more recent button type can be tricky if you're using the little spanner [sorry, wrench] and you want to control the depth of the tool in the collet, 'all fingers and thumbs' me mum would've said. But definately a tool that once you have one, you'll miss it when its gone. Versatility is often no more than a selling ploy - but in the Dremel its the reason it exists. They bought me a new one for xmas but I still use my older one 'cos I don't want to put any wear on the newbie!
Hi Keith! LOL I am the same way! So many times I will "save" my new or cherished tools and use older ones! LOL Thanks!!!!!!!!
Good information. Yes Dremel stuff is costly, but worth it. I see around here the Dremel tools at the store no longer have replaceable brushes. So what do you do when the brushes wear out ? Send it back to the factory for repair or spend more money and buy another one ? I believe I have 3 of the older tools at the present time and several sets of new extra brushes. Seems like every time one tool company buys out another, they start making them cheaper with global components. (Vise Grips ) is one. I support AMERICAN companies not some company in Kow Dung Pi.
Hi Chuck! You are so right! Planned Obsolescence!!!!!!! Once you know you really like a particular product then you have to make the decision on if the product is worth buying again or moving up... A perfect example is the Foredom tool... They took a lot of business away from Dremel when things changed... Thanks!!!!!!!!!
Great video ob the Dremel Tool I have a couple they are very handy for odd jobs.
Hi Tommy! Best money spent! Such versatility! Thanks!
Nice! TH-cam needed a good into to dremel tools video. Thanks for sharing. Cheers
Hi Joe! These are handy tools... Not as handy as die grinders and a huge compressor, but everyone seems to have at least 110V. LOL
I believe Dremel made the Craftsman tool for Sears.
I have 2 of them and the newer drill stand.
You said something about the wires coming out of the wire wheels. The wire wheels should not be run over 8 or 10K rpm because the wires get slung out. The top limit is on the package.
Hi Roy! I think you are right about Dremel making Craftsman tools! Also many of the import Wire brushes spit wires when they are used a little and loosen up... There is a reason you get 30 for $5! LOL Thanks!!!!!
John another video full of gems😁
Hi Matt!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!!
I like the Dremel. Have one at home and we have one at work. Its a great tool.
Hi Rob! You are so right! Just a awesome tool!!!!!!
Awesome video. Thanks for sharing
Thanks so much!!!!!!!!
Dremel is my most used tool. I make my own different grit sand paper cylinders and I have a cordless and a corded. With the Dremel and bench grinder, the only thing I really need next is a sander! Lol
One of the best tools ever made! That and Vise grips saved me countless times! =)
Laugh at this one. I had heard of Dremel but never looked or had any interest in getting one. About 12-13 years ago I bought a house and there were a few bits and rolls for the drum in a parts organizer left behind by the seller. I never connected the dots that they were for a Dremel. Thanks for the class!
Hi Mark! One day you will get one! You might be at a garage sale or something but one will follow you home!!!! =) Thanks!!!!!!!!!
I guess that Aric Bolf never read "Popular Science" or "Popular Mechanics" as a child. I remember the ads from ever so long ago, touting this little hand-held motor device that had interchangeable bits and bobs that could do some astounding things. (Plus, it was usually near an ad for Bensen Gyrocopters). Shame that he missed out, but... ScoutCrafter to the Rescue! :-D Thanks!
Hi Dave! I think Aric just never had the opportunity to use one and was wondering why I kept mentioning it over and over! LOL They are such a great tool!!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!
I remember those add's lol
Do you have any other vintage power tools like an old shop vac ect
Hey Scout . . . I bought one years ago and still like using it -
Hi Pete! It is really a fun tool to use!!!! Unlike the plumbing snake! LOL!!
Indeed, I have two dremel knock off's, a cheap cordless and a yard sale JC Penny corded unit, both work fine, but when one or the other breaks, I am going to buy a good one lol . I could not live without one.
Hi Dale! To me the best thing about buying a knock-off tool is seeing if you will use it.. Many times I have bought a cheap tool and realized how useful it is then upgraded to a really good one! I would love to see how the Dremel 4000 feels in the hand... Thanks so much!!!!
My first dremel lasted fairly long. Acceptable. My second dremel was way out of balance and locked up after a couple of uses. My third dremel was out of balance but nat as bad as my second. Locked up after about 6 uses. Now I bought a fourth dremel. What can I say. Hve not used it yet.
You're the kind of customer everyone wants.
Hi!
Will the Dremel tool help with sharpening a chain saw? If so, I’m planning on buying one for that specific reason, but after watching your wonderful video, i see the tool does much more if you have the right accessory. Not sure what I should i buy?
Buying assistance would be appreciated. Thank you!
If possible always buy the variable speed model! As for sharpening the chainsaw it's awesome! You just buy the bit! www.homedepot.com/p/Dremel-5-32-in-Rotary-Tool-Grinding-Stone-for-Sharpening-Chainsaw-Blades-2-Pack-453/202819605?g_store=1214&mtc=Shopping-B-F_D25T-G-D25T-25_7_POWER_TOOL_ACCESSORIES-Multi-NA-Feed-LIA-NA-NA-PowerToolAccessories_LIA&cm_mmc=Shopping-B-F_D25T-G-D25T-25_7_POWER_TOOL_ACCESSORIES-Multi-NA-Feed-LIA-NA-NA-PowerToolAccessories_LIA-71700000043746545-58700004596952413-92700049573927185&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhLqqiPiq6QIVJPC1Ch0mkgqiEAQYBSABEgKlS_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
ScoutCrafter thank you!
You are so right about the original dremel accesories. The are so much better but the knock off stuff keeps tempting a cheapo like me!
(those fiber cut off discs are so great (the black ones) but so expensive and I'm known to snap em half way trough or so)
Hi Alex! Yes! Its so hard to plunk down a few dollars for a small little wire wheel or something. The original Dremel accessories are really good quality but very over-priced for some of them! Thanks!!!!!!
I would pay for guided tour of your shop, lol. Great video
LOL I promise it will come in bits and pieces! =) Thanks so much!
I think I need to get one. Cool video. 👍
Hi Ben! I really think you will love it! Lots of uses and always helpful!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!
ScoutCrafter yes I’ve got a little job in mind for it. I just messaged you about 20 minutes ago on your previous video. For something to polish up a knife. This will be perfect thanks.
I have loads of bits for them
You can find the Dremel accessories often on sale! =)
Drill press attachment is very nice..the new models available are mostly knock off and can only do vertical...no horizontal
I bought the Dremel 4000 and to be honest I’m not entirely happy with it, it sounds really rough, it does run smoother as you increase the RPM. The ones you demonstrated sounded really smooth and quiet.
Hi Derek! That seems to be a common consensus with some of the new Dremel tools, However they do have certain features like as the load increases so does the power from the tool... I would love to see how the old does against the new! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!
derek wilkinson I have a #300 and a few newer units. The newer ones have features my old one doesn’t. You’re right about the sound of the newer ones but my 300 keeps going and first one I go to. The newer one do have features that come in handy when the need exists. All in all a great tool to have.
Will the cordless Craftsman fit your drill press ?
Hi Ernie, I never tried it! Usually the Dremel products are all interchangeable. The drill press stand comes with a list of models it fits... =) Thanks!!!!!
Several years ago I thought the dremel was more toy then tool. While using a cut off wheel my thumb ended up between the piece and the wheel. I ended up with a neat hole in my fingernail and luckily that's all. Learned the hard way but I love my dremel tool.
OUCH! The good thing Jacob is Dremel accidents are pretty rare! They are surprisingly safe however we all have wound up with some wire wheel wires stuck in our bodies! LOL!! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!
great topic. Wealth of knowledge...
Thanks Danny!!!!!
I have two Rechargeable Dremels they do ok......but I might get a corded one ....so I can get a flex wand :] Great Vid TY Scout!!
Hello D&R! The cordless is great for a quick outside job but corded is the way to go for long term usage!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!
Thanks for this! I just found it.
Hey Scout, I have one of those original dremel speed control modules, I got it mint at a yard sale for 5 bucks 😂 it was definatly a score anyways nice video once again !!!
Hi Caleb! They are so old school cool aren't they!? LOL Thanks!!!!!!!
I use mind all the time. What time saver.
Hello Norherman! You are so right!! Just a wonderful tool!!!!!!!
Excellent tutorial!
Thanks Frank! Everyone loves a Dremel!!!! =)
Dremel was invented before most houses had electricity, must have been a very limited market. I was brought upon a London town house and we still had gas light fittings in some of the room and that was in the 1950;s
Hi Tony! LOL! You are so right! These tools were not only pricy at the time but unknown to most people! You would read a ad in the back of a magazine and take a big chance!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!
I just picked up a beautiful Defiance 1299 at a garage sale, along with some other tools!
Love the 1299! So solid and well made!!!!!!! Awesome!
Do you know where I can find a sheath for it?
I have a two speed dremel but it seems to get very warm after a few minutes of use. Is this normal?
Hi Cindi! They will get warmer at lower speed because the fan isn't spinning as fast. Also it's important the vents are clean and unobstructed. They are slots in the body just above where you hold the tool... Hope that helps!!! =)
I picked up a sears roebuck one not that long ago
Danoh! I think Dremel made them for Craftsman, probably Sears too! Thanks!
I have the video up if u like to take a gander
Thank you Scout!
Thanks so much!!!!!
Thanks for the video
I think a single-speed Dremel is pretty limited. I use all the speeds on my Dremel 300.