How to Use a Dremel Rotary Tool & Its Accessories
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 พ.ค. 2024
- Hi guys! I made this quick video to show beginners how to use a Dremel. It's the holiday season and hopefully this video can explain how it works for those of you who got it as a gift or for those of you giving one as a present.
This should work for basically any Dremel; Dremel 8820, Dremel 4000, Dremel 4300, Dremel 3000, Dremel Lite, Dremel 7300, Dremel 200, Dremel 100, Dremel 7760, etc.
Make sure you follow the safety instructions of your specific tool if you’ll be using one.
Leave any questions or video requests below!
Like what I share and want to support the channel? Buy me a coffee at the link below
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Thank you for watching!
Skip ahead with the timestamps below.
0:00 Intro
1:01 Changing Accessories
1:47 Modifying Accessories
2:10 Brushes
2:26 Safety
3:06 Engraver
3:33 Multipurpose Cutter
4:14 Sanding Drum
4:34 Metal Etching and Grinding
5:24 Saws
5:45 Polishing Brush
6:11 Polishing Wheel
6:47 General Advice
7:26 Outro
Amazon links for the tools and accessories I use below:
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Dremel Flex Shaft: amzn.to/3ehsAJG
My Dremel 4300: amzn.to/3DOBhFJ
My Dremel Lite: amzn.to/3J4b61P
My Dremel 8220: amzn.to/3pj32Ch
My DeWalt Orbital Sander: amzn.to/3PJHN7A
The oil and wax I use: amzn.to/3sBv2Dv
My most used bits and burrs:
SHAPING:
Dremel 561 amzn.to/3dOQpIw
Dremel 562 amzn.to/3rVsSy9
CARVING:
Kutzall Xtreme Flame Burr amzn.to/3yl8veT
Kutzall Original Taper Burr amzn.to/3m0TVnN
Tungsten Carbide Burrs amzn.to/3s4S4Ct
ENGRAVING:
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Dremel 106 amzn.to/3F46sP3
Dremel 111 amzn.to/3m0zA1Q
SANDING:
Dremel 84922 amzn.to/3GFMvhw
Dremel 407 amzn.to/3pPbp7V
Dremel EZ402 amzn.to/3yhJote
Polishing Wheels amzn.to/3oNDxsP
Dremel Sanding Disks amzn.to/31UsoNR
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Kutzall Link:
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Wear a mask, eye protection, and hearing protection, and consult your tools' manuals prior to using them to ensure safety. This video is for my insta @logscarvingclub.
I apologize for the couple of points at which the video glitches, I tried several times to fix it and couldn't figure it out.
You really don't need to invest in a lot of expensive tools to make something cool! Check out the rest of the channel for some budget friendly carving ideas, as I don't use many bits/burrs or expensive woods for the most part. I even use cheap burrs ($10 ones off of amazon). All you need is a Dremel and some patience to learn. Good luck! - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
At last someone who doesn't feel the need to use background music, thanks so much for really good, to the point, well presented information. Really great!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I agree about the music! Most of it is just annoying.
I wasn't looking for a tutorial about how to use a Dremel, but I got hooked on the calm, paced way you explain and demonstrate. I subscribed immediately. Thanks.
Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed the style
Amen!
SAME. YOU HAVE A LIFELONG FAN NOW PLS POST AGAIN SOON ❤
Thanks for the safety tips. I’m a retired dentist, and I once had the tip of a scalpel break and lodge into my safety glasses (in the area in front of my right eye). The tips on good ventilation and N95 masks or better are really important also. A lot of materials, like abalone shell, are similar to asbestos, and will ruin a human lung. Great video.
Thank you! That’s a scary story about the scalpel break. I’m assuming abalone shell is mostly silica so yes breathing that in would be real bad
As a dentist does using a dremel come naturally?
Straightforward and informative. I watched the entire thing, and you've helped me get less nervous about starting to use a dremel. Thank you for a genuine instructional video.
Sir, thank you so much for your unparalleled presentation of the Dremel tool, its accessories, and how to use them correctly and safely.
I have reading complication’s (sometimes I simply do not comprehend), but with you as a teacher/instructor I understand.
I’ve had my Dremel for years, but have only used the sander wheel to file my dog’s toe nails. I’ve not used any other accessory.
Thanks to you I’m going to attempt to cut thin metal trim today. And I will wear the safety glasses and mask.
Your loyal and grateful student,
Terri 🥰
Hi Terri! I'm so happy this channel is helpful for you. Were you successful with cutting the metal trim? I hope it went well.
Many thanks for your video Sir. I normally don't like American productions as there is usually too much waffling, with long crass introductions and cheesy goodbyes, but yours was accurate and concise. 👍
I'm glad you enjoyed it! Unfortunately that style of video seems to be more popular, but they bother me too.
Thank you so much for this video! I recently bought a Dremel 3000 to use on EVA foam props and while I did read the instruction manual cover to cover, I've been too nervous to try using it without a demonstration. This made things much clearer and helped me understand the different bits more. Your pacing was excellent and thorough without being too much, and I feel much more confident trying it out now. 🙏
A Dremel Rotary Tool is one of the most dangerous tools in use because it continues to run if you drop it or lose control of it. I had a saw blade on my Dremel go through my palm and thumb after losing control of the tool. They stopped counting stitches in my palm and thumb at 40. It should have a spring loaded on/off switch.
I don't suppose you will drop it again.....
@@waterboy8999 I dropped it because it had ripped through my thumb and palm.
It's worse if you have the extension shaft thing while it's on. Fucker bounce everywhere like a ran away hose and hit my forehead. Luckily i wear a safety glasses and only use a wood carving bit and not a cutting wheel
?? Unless you greased up your hands or had sweaty hands there is just no reason to lose control of it.
@@southtxblues you need to be nore careful then, don't go using sharp knives or anything similar.
Thank you for the information. There’s a lot of guys talking about the different pieces but they don’t say what are used for and I really appreciate you explaining what they’re used play. Thank you again for the video.
Glad it was helpful to shorten the learning curve - I know I spent a lot of time googling what each did when I started. Thank you Cheryl!
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Thank you! I've gone through five videos from others that were totally useless. You're the best and have solved my "problem"! In gone Dremel now.
Thank you so much Rita! That means a lot!
I appreciate your tutorial on how to use the Dremel Rotary Tool. Much better than the How-to instructions.
I’ve had my Dremel for decades, but it isn’t true that this video wasn’t for me. That was the only mistake you made! I learned a lot, many accessories I never got into, and also didn’t know a lot of things you mention! Thanks!
Dorothy, thankyou for sharing your story with those of us who dont understand because we've never been in your situation.
I think one of the best accessories you can get is the multi chuck. Makes it so much easier to change to different bits and accessories.
I enjoy mine! They get stuck less often too
I agree totally a lot easier
While handy if you're running high speed carvers they can slip and catapult your kutzall bit at the speed of sound so be careful
I'm trying to modify a tiny house model, I've never done anything of the kind before, but I'm obsessed, and I have a sh!t load of tiny bits and pieces to widen, and the lady an my hardware store sold me this...I'm a little intimidated, but this video is exactly what I needed! Thanks so much for posting it, I promise if I manage to injure myself I won't blame you!
Well done. I didn't know about the easy twist which can be use to tighten/loosen the chuck. I'll check mine to see if I have that model. I also agree that no background music is great. Keep up the great work Log's Carving Club.
Thank you!! 😊
I have used a Dremel for 20 years and I learned several new things from this video, love your channel too.
Thank you so much! Glad to hear that
Excellent video for a beginner. The rpm comments are especially valuable. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Really liked the simplicity of this video, as well as the good beginner info in a short amount of time :)
Glad you liked it!
I've just bought a Dremel 4250 - this is great information. Thank-you.
Nice! Glad it was helpful
Very informative - thank you! I got myself a Duratech Mini Grinder, here in New Zealand. Didn't know what to do. Really helpful.
Thank you Hans!
Thank you-I’m absolutely new to this world-trying to use it on my ceramic/pottery hobby-which is also new 🤦♀️ but i have some bumps to sand down and have heard people using this tool. Thx again for sharing & being so patient!
Thanks Jade! Good luck with your hobby!
Proxxon offers a variable speed foot switch adapter that allows use of both hands for safety
This was really helpful in getting to know all these bits and what they're meant for! Thank you so much! 😃
Glad it was helpful! Thank you
I have a great corded dremel that I have rarely used. I'll probably be using it a lot more now. Thanks.
Great to hear!
Number one rule of carving is : "Two hands on this side of the blade". For safety, most things should be held in a vise or clamp. Otherwise a non-slip rubber surface is often used. There is a drawer lining at the dollar store that is good. You can bunch it and make a sort of cradle. Of course, some careful detail work must be done by holding in hand. If you regularly hold with your hand what you are working on, you will eventually, usually pretty quickly, cut or injure yourself. Excellent job on the Dremel demonstration.
Funny the dude skipped this comment which is the only one to suggest the proper way to cut. At the very VERY minimum
CUT AWAY FROM YOU!
Many, many years ago, my grandfather's Dremel set came with an actual, metal saw blade attachment. He only tried to use it a couple times before deeming it too dangerous. Even on wood, it tended to 'bite' and want to run along the surface of whatever you were cutting. And unlike the fiber cutting wheels, the teeth on the saw blade would take a nasty chunk out of you if they hit flesh.
You also neglected to mention that those fiber cutting discs will cut through just about anything, including steel. You just have to make sure to hold them perfectly straight, as the discs, especially the tan ones, are quite brittle. Still, even when they "explode" they're not super-dangerous. You might get a piece in your eye if you're not wearing safety goggles, but the pieces typically won't break the skin if they hit you anywhere else. At least the tan ones won't.
Really helpful for my new 3000 I got for cosplaying (using it to sand down EVA foam fast and detailed) - thank you for this really easy to understand video!
Glad it helped! Sounds like a fun project and great use case
Got my first Dremel in the early 60s, brown plastic body. Have worn out a half dozen. Still one of my most used tools to this day. Get the variable speed model, you’ll be glad you did!
I’d love to get my hands on an old model to see how they’ve evolved over the years
Awesome, great video, pleasant voice, clear and direct info. Wish there were more like you.
Thank you so much!
Brilliantly helpful, thank you! 😁
Glad it was helpful Gabriel! Thanks for commenting
Thank you so much!! Great video! You just got a new subscriber! You explained everything straight to the point, very visual, just the right speed (for me at least haha) and no nonsense! Thanks again!
That’s great to hear! Thank you so much, I usually try and stay concise
Outstanding - exactly what I wanted to see. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for commenting!
Thankyou for this great tutorial i don't have a Dremel but a similar copy. Which did not have proper instructions. But basically you taught me how to use it fully now. Thankyou. I will be upgrading to a dremel. Next time👌
Thank you Jane! I appreciate the kind words and wish you the best of luck
Thank you! I couldn't figure out why my attachment kept flying off. Now I see you really have to use the wrench and tighten it more than I thought!
Glad I could help!
Thank You . Just bought my 1st Dremel. You presentation is great.
Awesome! Thank you Joan
Great video! Relaxed voice and straightforward explanations. Subscribed!
Thank you!
Thank u for explaining & showing us how to handle & work with our Dremmal. I wish there were more patient people here in the world. But most people either talk really fast or they r soo boring that I end up cutting the video short. With a 👎's so that they kno that their video needs work. U did a good job on how u did the video.
Thanks
Thank you Robin!
Thank you for the demonstration, just bought my dremel tool, for my uses the hang stand and extension tool cable will be most in use, the ez clic mandrel is also useful to have.
My pleasure!
Thanks you so much! I am an absolute beginner and found your video helpful.☺
You are so welcome! Thanks for commenting!
Great tutorial! Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks. Easy to follow and helpful. Looking forward to seeing your other videos.😊🎉
Thank you Tina!
Informative, succinct, and strangely very relaxing. Appreciate it.
Thank you!!
Haha seriously! Useful and an ASMR :)
Yes, very good.
Thanks...
Someone went to college ! Hahaha !
@@D9david heyyy!! so I’m a full-fledged superdork…what of it?? 🤪😂😂
Thanks for the video! Super new to tools, and I’m gonna need to use a dremel for a car project. So this helps a lot!
Thanks for watching Daryl! Good luck with the car project, what are you using it for?
@@LogsCarvingClubI’m swapping my front bumper for an aftermarket bumper but apparently there’s some bolts that might need to be trimmed and I might needa use the dremel to carve a space in the fog light housing for a specific sensor.
Thank you for the great information!
Thank you for watching!
Very helpful thank you! And especially thank you for not using some irritating loud music in the background!
Thank you! I also don't like music in the background
thank you very much for this! I needed it. have a new Dremel but was stuck without a way forward.
Glad it helped. Thanks!
Great video and info and thank goodness no music🎉
Thanks Catherine!
The best demo video I’ve found on TH-cam! Thank you!!
You're very welcome!
thank you for this nice introduction to this tool I just discovered by accident. Im definetively getting one now
Great to hear! Thank you
Those little wood cravings are very cool good info thanks .
Thank you!
Thanks so much for starting with how to put the accessories on. too many assume we know already.
No problem David - tried my best to hit all the beginner basics
Very useful video, thanks a lot 🙏🏾
Thanks for watching!
Thank you!!! I am a beginner and this is a great tutorial. I’ll follow for more help. 😊👍
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
This was very helpful, thanks. I've been wanting to get into woodworking and everyday, I'm amazed what this tool can do. I work in a vet practice and we use it to cut guinea pig/rabbit teeth that aren't aligned/wear themselves down.
That’s pretty interesting! I guess it’s similar to using them on pets’ nails.
I'm new to Dremels, but this thing has been great. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxfPgcZ5_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.
Thank you mich!
It's amazing to me to see on TH-cam someone who understands how to use the word "its" properly. All it takes is a grammar checker, yet even that seems to escape the abilities of some posters.
Actually, all it takes is a decent education.
The 'common thread' with the majority of YT commenters seems to be absence of even a basic education
@@trueaussie9230 I think you can expand that far beyond just TH-cam authors!
Unfortunately, very sad but VERY true.
I can no longer find a decent - as in reliable - news service staffed by people who can construct a comprehensible sentence or apply correct emphasis to what they're reading.
I truly despair. 😕
I am an electrician and I have never used any polishing attachments that came with my Dremel. But what I did find was the cutting discs are ideal for cutting plastic mini trunking and the sanding drums are great for cutting cable entry slots on plastic switch boxes. Never go on a job without it now.
Interesting! I haven’t really done much with plastic with the Dremel
I’ve been looking for something like this since I got my Dremel long ago. I love your voice…easy to understand and not grating like another one I watched. Your tips and examples are just right, and I appreciate the little details you mention. Finally, I think I can start using this tool after being a bit frustrated just trying. Will be checking out your other videos as well (subscribed!). I’m one of those older gals (😳🤣) and a visual learner so this is perfect! Thanks for sharing your expertise. PS, added this YT link to my Pinterest.
Thank you so much! I try to make videos that I would personally watch so it’s great to hear that others enjoy them. Not huge into extra fluff or yelling
@@LogsCarvingClub Agree! All that extra and unnecessary yammering about nothing drives me nuts [sewing channels are especially bad at that] 🤣
Thank you for the video. Nice introduction to the tool.
Glad it was helpful Tom!
Finally a demonstration video by someone who actually uses the product.
Haha thank you! That does tend to be an issue on here
You are awesome. I completely forgot how to install the saw disc and lost my manual some time ago
Thank you! I’m glad the video helped
Hi, I love your videos on how to use a Dremel. I am a complete newbie to the Dremel world and have no idea how to set it up to drill. I have a 4200 it currently is set up with the flex shaft, so I've removed the flex shaft but now need set up to drill holes in metal. How do I do that? cheers Wendy
Had one of these under the stairs for years,,,,, need to start using it
I think it's a blast
I like this as I have learned quite a bit on using these tools. Thank you.
Great to hear! Thank you
Best dermal demo on TH-cam. Thanks
Thank you!
❤thank you!!! Beautiful carving!
Thank you!
Fantastic video!!! I got a 4300 for Christmas and your video has helped a lot. Happy Holidays!!!
Glad you liked it! Happy holidays!
Well done.
Thanks Klaus!
nicely done. clear, concise and simple.
Glad you think so! I appreciate it
Very useful video ! Thanks you for your time making this !
Thank you for watching!
Up till now we only use a Dremel for trimming our dogs nails - thanks for a good introductory lesson on many other uses.
Glad it was helpful!
Spectacular
Thank you! Appreciate it
I’m a noob on this. And I just bought one , I think it will be useful. Thank you for the video.
Thank you! I hope some tips are helpful
Damn. Excellent overview. Just what I needed to get going. Thank you for posting.
Thanks for commenting! I appreciate it
Merci beaucoup pour ces explications ,claires et précieuses ainsi que pour le temps passé .
You’re very welcome!
Excellent Video! Thank you!!
Thanks for the comment Cindy!
Awesome!!! I am sold on the Dremel. I will be buying one tomorrow!
Great! Let me know if you have any issues.
@@LogsCarvingClub I will. I will mark this video so I know which one to get back to. I am sure it will b fine.
Thanks for sharing this video. 😊 Very helpful. 🤍🤍🤍
Thanks Melissa!
just purchased my first dremel and I found this video very useful.
Great to hear! Thank you
Bro this video was on point 📍 excellent tonality and accurate description to details. I definitely liked, shared and subscribed. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you! Appreciate the compliments and the sub!
Thank you, very helpful
You're welcome Michelle!
Thanks for the basic tutorial. I didn't know what the paste was for.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you
Thank you!!! Totally what I needed. And now I also want to polish a penny.
You're welcome Tiffany! Glad it was helpful
Informative and concise! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you
Thank you for going into detail
No problem!
Nicely explained for beginners, thanks
No problem! Thanks
Very helpful--thank you.
Glad it helped - thanks!
Thanks for the info. Enjoy the down to earth explanations
Thank you Frank! Appreciate it
Straight to the point😊
Thanks!
Finally a video that shows how to put on the attachments instead of everything but that.
Thank you! Tried to include everything relevant
What a great video. Thank you sir!
Thank you!
Just got a refurb Dremel 8240 for puttering around the house and the manual isn't the greatest. Thanks so much for setting me straight.
I'm glad it was helpful! Thank you for commenting. What are you using it for around the house?
@@LogsCarvingClub I've always wanted one and just never got around to grabbing one. I purchased some vintage audio equipment a while back and I'd like to try improving the finish on a few parts, especially a black plastic remote control, so I'd like to do some smoothing and polishing. Also, years ago I installed some small floating shelves into a column of wood that separates two windows of my apartment and while attempting to remove them I can't get the screws out. They're so tight and the phillips heads stripped while trying to get them out. I bought an inexpensive screw extractor kit but it's not working. So I'm going to try cutting the screws flush, then using a grinder tip to remove enough of the stuck screws so I can put some wood filler over it and then try to hide the holes. I'm more of a nerd than a DIYer so if you have any tips I'm all ears. Thanks again.
Thanks for the tutorial on how to use this thing I got for Christmas. Very helpful and I like you style. Subbed!
Thank you so much! It is funny that it’s such a popular gift for Christmas - I also got one then
thank you . found a dremel in pop's garage . learning the basics so i can use it . subbed .
Great to hear! Thank you so much
You’ve just demystified my dremmel. Thank you.
Thank you for commenting!
Wow, thanks I've had a Dremel for years and had no clue what half the kit contained.
Glad I could help!
Thanks for your patience. Our Dremel Lite came with the collet accessory holder was installed backwards. Gave us fits for a bit, but we sorted it out using your video!
Thank you! Glad it helped!
This is awesome and so helpful!!!! My biggest gripe was not knowing what each tool was for.
Thank you!
Excellent tutorial!
Thank you!
Thank you so much. I have been so intimidated to get it out o the box. 😀
Glad I could help!