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allenricks(at)verizon.net
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 Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2006 1:32 pm Post subject: Dremel cutting bits... |
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Fellow listers,
In follow-up to my previous post about cutting out panels for access and
wing lockers...
Those of you that have used a dremel tool for "routing" out panels, etc.
What
bit (please be specific if you know) did you use for the task. I have been
practicing on scraps. This method works pretty well, but the cutting bits I
have are "grabbier" than I would like.
My thought is to make very simple wooden jigs to go around the outside of
the
area that I want to cut out. I would need to make one for the wing lockers,
and
one for the access panels, but this would be a LOT quicker than having to
make
another wing skin if I screw up. Less expensive too.
Thanks in advance, and thanks to those that answered my previous question.
Allen Ricks
Beaverton, OR
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ch701builder
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| Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2006 2:44 pm Post subject: Dremel cutting bits... |
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Hi Allen,
I haven't gotten to this point yet, ...but.... I am going to use an inside template. That way while you are cutting out the hole using an inside template and you wonder off of the template, the inside scrap gets messed up. If you were using a template and following along the outside of the template and your bit wonders, then you just cut into your outer wing skin. I always try to make sure that any mistakes are "into" the scrap piece of metal.
Do that make sense??
Good luck
Keith
CH701 -- 80% of all 0.016" metal cut and/or formed
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allenricks(at)verizon.net
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| Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2006 3:21 pm Post subject: Dremel cutting bits... |
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Hi Keith,
Yes, an inside template was what I was thinking.
I was figuring that I would need to make one for the lockers, and one for
the access
plates. Thin plywood should work well. If this works well, it may work for
the panel.
I'm thinking about the dynon stuff, so flywheel won't work as it would be
square holes.
The problem is the Dremel bits I have for cutting are grabby in aluminum. I
think they're
really designed for wood or plastic.
Thanks
Allen
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ch701builder
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| Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2006 4:57 pm Post subject: Dremel cutting bits... |
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I have used ZIP Bits in the past for cutting holes in drywall, wood, when I put in my dish-washer. They are 1/8" with a high-twist, but when I used them in wood, I had complete control of where they went. These might be what you are talking about. I have not tried them on aluminum. (but I was going to) I also have a "router" attachment for my Dremel. It has big handles on it and you treat it like a router, but once again I haven't tried it on aluminum yet.
Don't know what to tell ya!!
Keith
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Jaybannist(at)cs.com
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| Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2006 6:06 pm Post subject: Dremel cutting bits... |
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Allen, While I find a Dremel useful, I don't use a cutting bit. I use a
Dremel thin fiber cut-off wheel. For interior cuts, I usually drill corner holes
with a UniBit and just cut along lines between holes. It's kinda' slow, but
it works for me!
Jay Bannister
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naumuk(at)alltel.net
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| Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2006 5:03 am Post subject: Dremel cutting bits... |
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For a full scale plane, a Dremel is like using a tack hammer to drive a
railroad spike. I've never had any luck using one- always wound up having to
go with a saber saw or snips in the past. The disks just don't hold up
cutting .025, and the mills are slow as molasses. Can't wait for the next
opportunity to try the Olfa knife.
If your mind is made up to use a rotary tool, you're probably money
ahead to invest in a die grinder.
Bill
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frank.hinde(at)hp.com
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| Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2006 8:15 am Post subject: Dremel cutting bits... |
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Yup die grinders are dirt cheap and fast at cuttig metal or
plastics...Used with rotary burrs are great bang for the buck...Using 3"
cutting disks are great.
I would still use a jig saw to get the rough opening for the baggage
lockers...finish with snips= no edge distortion.
Frank
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leogates(at)allvantage.co
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| Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2006 4:09 pm Post subject: Dremel cutting bits... |
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Allen,
Use #309 Cutoff Disks in a Dremel tool - not router. These are very
thin and somewhat fragil. Use "Superglue" to glue two together. Much
stronger and will last until worn down.
Leo Gates
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Fellow listers,
In follow-up to my previous post about cutting out panels for access and
wing lockers...
Those of you that have used a dremel tool for "routing" out panels, etc.
What
bit (please be specific if you know) did you use for the task. I have been
practicing on scraps. This method works pretty well, but the cutting bits I
have are "grabbier" than I would like.
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