What are Dremel tools used for

Last updated on January 11th, 2023 at 07:00 pm

Dremel tools are for grinding, sanding, cutting, and carving. They feature Dremel’s most powerful motor for maximum performance, with a few accessories featuring a removable pivot light.

Dremel for beginners

Dremel Lite 7760-N/10

The Dremel lite tool is for beginners due to its versatility, quality, and convenience. With this commendable tool, you can perform multiple tasks like crafting, edging out or smoothening rough furniture, and even grinding. 

The Dremel Lite 7760-N/10 is the best Dremel rotary tool for beginners due to its effortless use, ability to carry out multi-tasks, and affordability. The Dremel lite rotary tool incorporates Dremel fixtures. That gives this rotary tool a straight pass into the market. 

It has its added attachments: nylon bristle essential for buffing and cleaning, a small and medium felt wheel used for polishing, a 3/8 inch stone grinding ad-in, a 60 grit sanding band, and an engraved cutter.

This unique rotary tool contains a battery life indicator, a twist nose cap for effortless fixtures, and a quad speed variation. The Dremel Lite operates on a 4-volt Li-ion battery. It is equipped with a USB charging capacity, while at the same time can be charged using a plug that you can connect to sockets in your residence.

The versatile 7760 Lite is the DIYer’s go-to solution for small home improvement jobs and crafting projects. The multipurpose rotary tool takes from woodworking, carpentry, and car care to jewelry making. The package includes ten accessories to kick-start your tasks right out of the box.

Quick accessory changes are one of its advantages. Adjust the ideal speed from 8,000 to 25,000 for optimal control and maneuverability. Accessory changes are easy with the patented EZ twist nose cap without a wrench. The collet size is 1.8 inches.

It has an easy battery charging feature. The rechargeable 4V Li-ion battery and convenient USB charger ensure that it is ready whenever you are. The battery size is 4-volt, and Battery Amp Hours:2 Ah. It comes with a battery life indicator. The LED light illuminates to notify you when the battery needs to be charged. 

It is portable and lightweight. The cordless design offers the freedom to take it anywhere. The 360-degree soft-grip material allows for comfort and precise control. It is compatible with most Dremel accessories and has a selection of attachments.

Dremel bits explained

Sanding Bits

You can use your Dremel tool for sanding down various surfaces. Use the right bit on your Dremel tool to sand and smooth wood. However, do not make the mistake of thinking you are limited to that. You can sand materials like fiberglass, clay, and plexiglass with the right sanding disc or band.

Cutting Bits

The Dremel tool functions well as a cutting tool if you know what bits to use. There are plenty of different kinds of cutting bits that you can use. All Dremel tool bits for cutting are shaped like discs.

However, that does not mean that all cutting discs are built similarly. Some have minimal gaps between the teeth for precise cutting. Others have more significant gaps between the teeth, which helps for bulk cutting, where you do not care too much about what the final product looks like.

Etching and Engraving Bits

Dremel tools are perfect for etching, engraving, carving, or general decorative work. This is because Dremel tools are small and allow precise engraving and decorating.

Dremel Engraving bits kit

Using etching and engraving bits is easy. Pick the specific bit you want and pop it onto the end of your Dremel tool. They come in different patterns, sizes, and styles, so all of the difficulty comes from finding the one that works best for you.

Routing and Drilling Bits

In addition to cutting, engraving, sanding, polishing, and everything else it can do, it can act like a drill. That makes it versatile. With the proper routine or drill bit, your Dremel tool can become an option for routing wood or drilling into soft materials like wood, plastic, or thin metal.

Dremel drill

A drill is a powerful tool for drilling holes and driving screws. Like a Dremel, it is a rotary tool. Compared to Dremel, it is a larger tool in size. The reason why it is bigger than a Dremel is the big handle.

A drill has its output power parallel to the drive shaft. A drill has an rpm of 1500. It is more of a power-based tool rather than a speed-based tool. Hence it helps in functions like driving a screw or drilling a hole. However, it will not fulfill a variety of other speed-based functions. These are by the Dremel tool. 

They are for miniature applications. There are many drills: some are powered manually, and others use electricity or compressed air as the motive power.

Dremel tips and tricks

• Avoid pressing too hard with the tool. A light touch is the best touch. Your Dremel tool could stop rotating when too much pressure is applied.
• Check your grip.
• Choose the right attachment.
• Align your accessory with the Multi Chuck.
• Before you start a project, always test your skills (and your chosen accessory) on a piece of scrap wood, glass, or metal.

Dremel 3000 uses

• It is for sharpening
• It grinds metal. 
• It comes with a small sanding drum for removing rust.

Dremel projects for beginners

• Keyholder
• Wood signs
• Leather Bracelet
• DIY Knobs
• Sea Glass Earrings
• Custom Easter Eggs
• Rock Necklace
• Etched Glasses
• Leaf Sconces
• Pumpkin Carvings

Dremel Rotary Replacer

It is easy and quick to change accessories on the Dremel multi-tool without changing collets.

Dremel Router

The limitation of the Dremel router is the chuck/collet size. It is smaller than those on regular routes. The Dremel router needs bits with a 3 mm shaft, while the standard is 6 mm. It cuts perfect decorative edges and straight slots.

Dremel Grinder

Grinding is a skull that comes in handy in most DIY projects. Whether you want to shape bathroom tiles to fit, sharpen your hedge shears in time for spring, or smooth protruding screws, you will finish the job with your Dremel Multi-Tool and its grinding and sharpening accessories. 

Dremel Saw Attachment

The angled base of the Mini-Saw attachment prevents the belly of your Dremel Rotary Tool from being in the way of the material. It is for DIY projects when making straight cuts on flooring such as laminate or wood.

Dremel Cutter

It cuts perfect circles from 2cm – 30cm in diameter and sharp straight lines with a width of 1cm – 11cm and easily attaches it to your Dremel Rotary Tool.

Dremel Jig Saw Attachment

The attachment is balanced and comfortable to hold. The Dremel jug saw uses standard jigsaw blades to make cuts in tight spaces.

Dremel Router Bits

These are for routing, inlaying, and mortising in wood and other soft materials · You can use them with the 335 plunge router.

Dremel Engraving Tool

This unique craft tool kit lets you engrave or decorate various materials, including metal, plastic, and glass.