Dremel Moto Tool for Shaping Foam Poppers

[rnelson]

I am interested in buying a Dremel Moto tool for shaping foam popper bodies. I would appreciate suggestions on which model to purchase. There are quite a few models
to choose from and some have fixed speeds, one or two speeds or multiple speeds. Also, which shaping attachments would be useful to own?

Thanks

Rick

[Jeremy]

Perhaps this would help...

http://www.flyanglersonline.com/flyt...10603fotw.html

[James Smith]

Rick,

First off, if you have not read the article on Dremel bugs published here on FAOL by Jim Hatch, then I recommend you do. That being said, I think you absolutely should to buy a variable speed model. My setup is not as fancy or permanent as Jim's since I simply mount the upholstery needle directly in the Dremel chuck, but it works well for me. I also think that the adjustable chuck is a good investment for holding/changing the needles or Dremel bits. One thing that I think is critical is selecting the right type of needle. Use only HEAVY duty upholstery needles. The first time I tried to make a Dremel bug, I used a large sewing needle and accidently slipped the speed on the Dremel up to 25,000 rpm. In less than a second, the needle bent at a right angle and smacked me on my thumb nail. It was one of those times when you grab the injured finger and squeeze it tight, not really daring to look at it for fear of what you might see (or not see) as the case may be. I was very lucky that it did not rip the nail right off, but it hurt like it had. Use the right needles and start the Dremel at a fairly slow speed until you get used to the process.

Good luck. They're tons of fun to make and you can get as creative as you want for only a penny or two per popper body.

Jim Smith

[MikieFinn]

Problem with Dremel is that you will not be able to use just for one thing.
Once you start using the darn thing you will keep on finding new uses for it until after a while you will wonder how could you live without it.

In the light of this you need to buy as much too as you can. Corded are much more usefull around the house and more powerfull. If I was buying one today it would be one of the larger Dremel 400 XPR kits...

Dremels are worth every single penny.

[William Fitzgerald]

Perhaps this would help...

http://www.flyanglersonline.com/flyt...10603fotw.html

The more up to date Jim Hatch article is

http://www.flyanglersonline.com/flyt...62606fotw.html BILL

[ducksterman]

This may be unanswerable...I suspect it's a matter of feel...but do you have a minimum and maximum rpm with in which to work?

[rnelson]

Thanks for the advice folks. And I know I will use the tool for more than just flies. Inletting the stock on the flinklock I want to build comes to mind.

[okieflyfisheman]

Rick

I just picked up a Ryobi at Home depot for $29. It is multiple speed with digital readout. Comes with every attachment imaginable including a flex shaft. Im sure that it is not of Dremel quality but it is doing a fine job of turning out foam popper heads and IMHO very inexpensively.

[ducksterman]

Isn't Ryobi supposed to have a good reputation?

Larry do you know what the lowest speed is?

[Muley]

Before you buy a Dremel, check out a contraption made by FOREDOM.

It's a sort of dentist's drill with a seperate motor and a "Gooseneck".

It's quite a bit more expensive, but it's also a LOT more versatile, and about ten times more powerful.
It has a chuck that you can use up to a 3/16 drill bit, etc. in.

Muley