Modding Dremel Circle Cutter Question

Discussion in 'Modding' started by BigBig5, 30 Aug 2011.

  1. BigBig5

    BigBig5 Single Braid Sleeving

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    Can a Dremel Circle Cutter cut metal like steel and aluminum?:confused:
     
  2. The_Beast

    The_Beast I like wood ಠ_ಠ

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    With a dremel, yes
    by itself, no
     
  3. BigBig5

    BigBig5 Single Braid Sleeving

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    So will the bit work?
     
  4. Stuey

    Stuey You will be defenestrated!

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    It should, but be prepared to have spares. A series of shallow cuts (instead of one deep cut) and coolant may be a good idea as well.
     
  5. The_Beast

    The_Beast I like wood ಠ_ಠ

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    What bit are you talking about? you're very vague
     
  6. supermonkey

    supermonkey Deal with it

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    As The_Beast says, you'll need to be a bit more specific. Typically, Dremel will indicate the materials for which a given bit is designed. Find your desired bit here, and see if steel and/or aluminum are listed.
     
  7. Stuey

    Stuey You will be defenestrated!

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    I assumed he's talking about the multi-purpose cutter that comes with either the circle-cutter or straight-cutting attachments. It's a 1/8" thick spiral-saw-type of bit. I didn't think anything else could be used with the circle-cutter.
     

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