lancemountain
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since March 2017
Posts: 214
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Post by lancemountain on Jan 20, 2020 21:37:55 GMT -5
Hello!
I'm getting more into some different sizes of stones and I sometimes spend months shaping stones.
Does anyone have experience with using a dremel? Additionally anyone can recommend a set of bits?
Thank you!
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Post by aDave on Jan 20, 2020 22:04:59 GMT -5
Hello! I'm getting more into some different sizes of stones and I sometimes spend months shaping stones. Does anyone have experience with using a dremel? Additionally anyone can recommend a set of bits? Thank you! miket might be able to help.
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steb
off to a rocking start
Member since February 2019
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Post by steb on Jan 21, 2020 5:02:39 GMT -5
I have come to trust jadecarver.com for my diamond burrs and such. They sell a number of kits that may work for you. I have also switched to black and Decker as a more powerful and cheaper to replace motor as I can't afford a Foredom.
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Post by manofglass on Jan 21, 2020 7:59:54 GMT -5
36 grit tire burrs from jadecarver.com 1 grit per box
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Post by miket on Jan 21, 2020 10:23:20 GMT -5
Yep, jadecarver.com. I've also purchased some from widgetsupply.com and they were ok, too. If you have any other questions, pm me...
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doublet83
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since March 2016
Posts: 118
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Post by doublet83 on Jan 21, 2020 13:06:08 GMT -5
I also started doing some minor shaping with a dremel and diamond burrs. I do my shaping with the burrs under water, to control the dangerous rock dust. However, I'm worried about the risk of electrocuting myself. From what I've read, it seems the the risk of electrocution should be very low, considering that 1. I am using a GFCI circuit, 2. the motor in the dremel is well above water, 3. these power tools typically have electrified components well insulated to reduce the risk of electrocution in different weather conditions.
I'm wondering if others have some experience with this situation..
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Post by miket on Jan 21, 2020 13:08:43 GMT -5
I also started doing some minor shaping with a dremel and diamond burrs. I do my shaping with the burrs under water, to control the dangerous rock dust. However, I'm worried about the risk of electrocuting myself. From what I've read, it seems the the risk of electrocution should be very low, considering that 1. I am using a GFCI circuit, 2. the motor in the dremel is well above water, 3. these power tools typically have electrified components well insulated to reduce the risk of electrocution in different weather conditions. I'm wondering if others have some experience with this situation.. I think most who do it under water use a flex shaft. I dip my rocks in water and ues a fan and mask.
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