best dremel tool for cutting cases???

[50cent1228]

any recommendation on a dremel tool that can easily cut bigger fan holes in a case???
thnx in advance

 

[aigomorla]

i would pick up a black and decker rotary instead of a dremel.

HEre

I like them better, and there cheaper. The only advantage my dremel has over it is, The dremel has 10 settings. The rotory tool only has 3. But when im cutting alu or steel, i usually have it on the highest. And when im cutting plexi, the lowest setting is fine.



NOW however if your going to just pop fan holes. getting a Hole saw is much better option then getting a dremel. Dremel should be used if you want to make mods, and do more then cutting a hole.

Something like this

That would give you a much cleaner cut then any dremel or rotary tool can give you.

 

[Fullmetal Chocobo]

QFT aigomorla: Black & Decker > Dremel.

Whatever you do, don't get a cordless one. Ugh, such a POS. I have a corded Dremel right now, and it works well, so I can't complain about Dremel too much I guess.

 

[jgigz]

I picked up a 25 cheapo rotary tool @ costco with about 250pcs. for 25bucks. Picked up some dremel easyloc cutting disks and I have had no problems. Cut through the p180 fine for me but i would go with a brand name if possible though.

 

[aigomorla]

Originally posted by: jgigz
I picked up a 25 cheapo rotary tool @ costco with about 250pcs. for 25bucks. Picked up some dremel easyloc cutting disks and I have had no problems. Cut through the p180 fine for me but i would go with a brand name if possible though.

as long as it works, you cant complain

Dayam i need to go out to costco and find that. im getting tired of my dremel and rotory tool. Next thing i might get might be a rotozip Not to be confused with BD or Dremel.

 

[Zepper]

You can get a cheap Dremel knock-off but don't skimp on the bit. Get the Dremel diamond wheel. Cuts like butter but with less mess than the stone cutting wheels. Not cheap though...

I've been using a nibbler tool - less messy still and gives your wrists and hands a workout.

.bh.

 

[jgigz]

Yeah, for the easylock bit, and 5 metal (dont think they were diamond seeing as they wore down but about 15 stone cutting discs ~ 1 metal on) cost me about 15$ @ homedepot. And while we are on the subject of accesories, while I was at home depot i couldnt find any hole cutters (dunno the technical name but the ones that cut circles out). Anyone know of any chains or a good online store to pick them up at?


Edit: yeah i read aigomorla's first post and noticed that he linked to what i was looking for.

 

[tylerdustin2008]

Besure you get a slim line one. I have a dremel that has the router attachment and it is so hard to cut a straight line, because it is so wide. I have hold it at a high angle to cut.

 

[50cent1228]

ok thnks for your suggestions

 

[Frintin]

Definitely stay away from the cheap hole saw bits from Post Tools or Harbor Feight Tools. Those things get melted by steel case sides!

 

[WoodButcher]

Originally posted by: aigomorla

Originally posted by: jgigz
I picked up a 25 cheapo rotary tool @ costco with about 250pcs. for 25bucks. Picked up some dremel easyloc cutting disks and I have had no problems. Cut through the p180 fine for me but i would go with a brand name if possible though.

as long as it works, you cant complain

Dayam i need to go out to costco and find that. im getting tired of my dremel and rotory tool. Next thing i might get might be a rotozip Not to be confused with BD or Dremel.

Stick w/ costco, unless you do drywall don't bother w/ Rotozip. If you want the grinding wheel or cutoff wheel for straight cuts, buy a 4" makita grinder, chuck the blade guard and buy the 4" or 4-1/2" cut-off wheels to cut steel. The Rotozip and all its attatchments cost a fortune and don't work half as good as you see on the infomercials. For cutting windows in side panels I use a slide-miter saw w/ the 8" or 10" cutoff wheels but the 4" grinder works just as well,
For acrylics, lexan or plexiglass, holesaws on your drill, jigsaw, skilsaw or tablesaw or just score and snap.

justin, that router-base is just that, a base or an attatchment. the whole base will screw off the motor and a small ring goes back on in its place. Go to Sears or rhe deot and you shoud be able to buy that ring if it isn't floating around your kit box.

 

[loki5667]

Originally posted by: aigomorla
NOW however if your going to just pop fan holes. getting a Hole saw is much better option then getting a dremel. Dremel should be used if you want to make mods, and do more then cutting a hole.

Something like this

That would give you a much cleaner cut then any dremel or rotary tool can give you.

I have a stupid question about the hole saws. I was looking at the 60mm one but in the description it says " 1/4-inch Holesaw. Milwaukee brand holesaws are our recommendation for cutting the best holes in your case. These holesaws are intended for usage on metals, and can even cut cast iron. This is the saw to be used with 80mm holes."

Why would a 60mm hole saw be used with 80mm holes?? I need to cut a hole for a 60mm fan and wanted to use a hole saw to make it clean and easy. I suck with the dremel

 

[WoodButcher]

Originally posted by: loki5667

Originally posted by: aigomorla
NOW however if your going to just pop fan holes. getting a Hole saw is much better option then getting a dremel. Dremel should be used if you want to make mods, and do more then cutting a hole.

Something like this

That would give you a much cleaner cut then any dremel or rotary tool can give you.

I have a stupid question about the hole saws. I was looking at the 60mm one but in the description it says " 2 1/4-inch Holesaw. Milwaukee brand holesaws are our recommendation for cutting the best holes in your case. These holesaws are intended for usage on metals, and can even cut cast iron. This is the saw to be used with 80mm holes."

Why would a 60mm hole saw be used with 80mm holes?? I need to cut a hole for a 60mm fan and wanted to use a hole saw to make it clean and easy. I suck with the dremel

It is a misprint, 2 1/4" = 59.69 mm 3 1/8" = 79.37
Don't buy that stuff online. Go to a tool supply, hardware store, plumbing or elec supply or the big ones Depot or Lowes. Sears has that too. You'll need an arbor for them also that will fit your drill.

 

[lenjack]

Very interesting how we use the word "dremel" generically.

 

[Zepper]

Whaddyawant LenJack? Yawnnus to have to type "die grinder" or "rotary tool" every time? Sheeesh... (and would anyone know what we were talking about if we did?) I'd be real happy to become the Kleenex of the die grinder world if I was Dremel (r)...

.bh.

 

[idiotekniQues]

Originally posted by: lenjack
Very interesting how we use the word "dremel" generically.

it is the google of the tool world.