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hi guys, as always thanks for the help! just a question on making the funnel in the slot. so i can make the slot, but what is the best tool bit to funnel the hole? thanks so much, tim
Some guys use a 1mm drill bit to do the funneling. You chuck it up into a drill press, lathe or rotary tool and "smear" the material out of the way to make the Y shape.
Others are using an item called a broach. You can get them at micro-mark. I believe it's www.micromark.com and do a search for "broach". It only cuts on the pull stroke and works well for getting the funnel shaped out, though it does take more time than the drill bit method.
Others are using an item called a broach. You can get them at micro-mark. I believe it's www.micromark.com and do a search for "broach". It only cuts on the pull stroke and works well for getting the funnel shaped out, though it does take more time than the drill bit method.
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\hazmat wrote:Some guys use a 1mm drill bit to do the funneling. You chuck it up into a drill press, lathe or rotary tool and "smear" the material out of the way to make the Y shape.
Others are using an item called a broach. You can get them at micro-mark. I believe it's www.micromark.com and do a search for "broach". It only cuts on the pull stroke and works well for getting the funnel shaped out, though it does take more time than the drill bit method.
thanks! i had trouble chucking it in a demel for some reason. the bit was too small.
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hi kurt, what do you mean by handpiescr. thanksKurtHuhn wrote:The single biggest help to me, in terms of creating the funnel, was investing in a small and comfortable handpiece for my dremel. It allows for loads of control and flexibility, and it (at least for me) resulted in faster and more accurate work.
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The problem with the small bit falling out of your rotary tool can be resolved by getting a smaller collet. They usually sell different size collets where they sell the rotary tools.
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timothy thorpe wrote:hi kurt, what do you mean by handpiescr. thanks
Ayup, it can be seen in action here:hazmat wrote:Kurt.. do you use a flex-shaft on your dremel?
For the sake of completeness, this is not a Dremel brand tool, I go this one at Woodcraft, and it's a We-Cheer brand tool. I have no idea if the handpiece would work for a dremel or not. Other than the name, it's nearly identical to a dremel in terms of operation. I also have mine on a footswitch so that I can vary speed with foot pressure.
Rather than having a bunch of different collets, go with the keyless chuck. No more changing collets to change bits! Available at Lowe's and most places that carry Dremel type bits. A flex shaft is great too.achduliebe wrote:The problem with the small bit falling out of your rotary tool can be resolved by getting a smaller collet. They usually sell different size collets where they sell the rotary tools.
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thanks!!! i well get it today so i can finish the slot.bvartist wrote:Rather than having a bunch of different collets, go with the keyless chuck. No more changing collets to change bits! Available at Lowe's and most places that carry Dremel type bits. A flex shaft is great too.achduliebe wrote:The problem with the small bit falling out of your rotary tool can be resolved by getting a smaller collet. They usually sell different size collets where they sell the rotary tools.
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Sum'bitch.. everytime someone posts a link on here, I end up spending money!bvartist wrote:Rather than having a bunch of different collets, go with the keyless chuck. No more changing collets to change bits! Available at Lowe's and most places that carry Dremel type bits. A flex shaft is great too.achduliebe wrote:The problem with the small bit falling out of your rotary tool can be resolved by getting a smaller collet. They usually sell different size collets where they sell the rotary tools.
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