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2012-02-20, 1:07pm
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What kind of dremel do you use?
Dremels seem to be the "go-to" tool for cleaning bead holes, filing burrs, etc., but I'm lost when I look at their web site. I'm assuming I want a "rotary" tool, but do you like cordless or corded? What kind of accessories do you use?
I'd appreciate any feedback that people have.
Thanks,
Peggy
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2012-02-20, 1:27pm
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I use a flexible shaft grinder with a separate motor. Being cheap I use this from Harbor Freight. There are equivalents from nearly everybody
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2012-02-20, 1:31pm
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I use a cordless dremel to clean mine. I also own a craftsman rotary tool with a flex shaft. It is lighter and would be easier on my wrist but the cordless is more convenient so it is the one I always use. Plus, since I'm using it over a sink full of water, I feel safer without it being plugged in.
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2012-02-20, 2:04pm
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Flex shaft, got tired of dremels breaking down
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2012-02-20, 2:16pm
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Have had good luck with this one....
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2012-02-20, 2:30pm
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I use a cordless one also, it was purchased 10 years ago, it came with a nice case and it easy to hang on to. I also use it over a container of water.
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2012-02-20, 3:42pm
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Originally Posted by Alaska
Have had good luck with this one....
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Ditto ... I second this one. Has a charging base, Small, light recommend! Charge lasts quite a while! I have had mine sitting in the basement since Oct (not been used since then as I've had to pack up my studio for the moment) but it hasn't lost it's charge yet!!
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2012-02-20, 6:12pm
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Always a cordless, since you must clean beads in water. I know some people use an electric one, but don't do it. I have had my Dremel MultiPro for 8 years now, and it's just starting to give me trouble and soon I will have to replace it. But 8 years and working full time cleaning hundreds of beads a week most of the time, that's amazing.
Go with the Dremel MultiPro cordless. You can get it here:
http://www.amazon.com/Dremel-15-Mult...9786236&sr=8-1
I just wrote a review that was long overdue, and of course, I gave it 5 stars!
It has a few bad reviews, but just ignore them because most of the users expected a lot of power out of a small tool. But it's perfect for glass beads.
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2012-02-20, 8:03pm
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Originally Posted by LemonwoodStudio
Ditto ... I second this one. Has a charging base, Small, light recommend! Charge lasts quite a while! I have had mine sitting in the basement since Oct (not been used since then as I've had to pack up my studio for the moment) but it hasn't lost it's charge yet!!
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Me three! I affectionately call it "the Cricket." Remember the "alien"gun that Will Smith used in the movie Men in Black that was so small...but that packed a punch?
I like this one because my hand does not get as tired as other dremels because it is small and the grip is more comfortable and natural, plus the charge holds for a LONG time.
-Kristy
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2012-02-20, 8:56pm
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Originally Posted by Baywinger
Flex shaft, got tired of dremels breaking down
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Same here.
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2012-02-20, 9:29pm
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Originally Posted by preciousglass
I use a cordless dremel to clean mine. I also own a craftsman rotary tool with a flex shaft. It is lighter and would be easier on my wrist but the cordless is more convenient so it is the one I always use. Plus, since I'm using it over a sink full of water, I feel safer without it being plugged in.
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I agree. I will probably get flamed for this and they can flame away, I don't care. I just can't believe anyone would think it's okay to use a corded tool in water. Why take that chance? What if it has a short??
Recently, my husband threw away a grinder I was using to smooth down the ends of cut mandrels. It was giving me little shocks when I was touching the housing part of it. That's a short.
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2012-02-20, 9:49pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LemonwoodStudio
Ditto ... I second this one. Has a charging base, Small, light recommend! Charge lasts quite a while! I have had mine sitting in the basement since Oct (not been used since then as I've had to pack up my studio for the moment) but it hasn't lost it's charge yet!!
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Yep - that's the one that I use too.
It works well with my weak wrist (post-tendonitis-surgery).
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2012-02-20, 10:30pm
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2012-02-21, 3:58am
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I use a flex shaft. Maybe I am cleaning my beads incorrectly but, I don't actually submerse any part of the tool in water. My beads are all soaking in bowl of water sitting in my desk a little before I start cleaning. I grab a bead and start working the foredom bit in the hole. The bead is wet and I dip it multiple times and the bead never gets warm at all. It's such amazingly quick work it just takes not time at all to clean out the crud. Actually, if you clean it TOO well, you're actually grinding it it and making the hole bigger (not that I have done that ).
It's quick in and quick out. Like... Maybe five seconds per bead. You don't need to submerse the tool at all. Water never even splashes up on my handpiece. I haven't had a bead crack yet.
Am I doing it wrong?
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2012-02-21, 9:26am
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Thanks everyone! I've been using a battery powered bead reamer from Beadsmith (and yes, I clean them in the water), and it works great for just cleaning the beads. But I wanted a little more flexibility to do things like sand a sharp edge...or even put slots in my marvers. All this advice was helpful.
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2012-02-21, 12:16pm
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A corded tool is fine as long as you use a flexshaft. There is no electricity in a flexshaft.
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2012-02-21, 1:44pm
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Just so Monica doesn't think she's the only one doing this, I'll put my "Me too!" in here.
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Originally Posted by BrownGirl
I use a flex shaft. Maybe I am cleaning my beads incorrectly but, I don't actually submerse any part of the tool in water. My beads are all soaking in bowl of water sitting in my desk a little before I start cleaning. I grab a bead and start working the foredom bit in the hole. The bead is wet and I dip it multiple times and the bead never gets warm at all. It's such amazingly quick work it just takes not time at all to clean out the crud. Actually, if you clean it TOO well, you're actually grinding it it and making the hole bigger (not that I have done that ).
It's quick in and quick out. Like... Maybe five seconds per bead. You don't need to submerse the tool at all. Water never even splashes up on my handpiece. I haven't had a bead crack yet.
Am I doing it wrong?
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2012-02-21, 10:00pm
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I've got a corded Dremel with a flexshaft. Great gift from DH many years ago! The only real accessory I have is a drill press. Love it! You can use it for drill-press things, or you can use it to hold your Dremel (without flex) stationary so it can serve as a mini grinder. Good, clean fun!
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