Is there a special trick to using this bit? Every time I try to use it, the bit skips around on the metal surface I am working on. I have only used it in the dremel tool with a simple on/off switch, I haven't used an adjustable speed one because I don't own one. I could probably borrow one if this model is needed instead.
I am trying to add some letters and numbers to a piece of sheet steel. The steel is not heat treated so it is in soft form. It is 4130, if that helps.
2007-06-25 10:24:41 · 5 answers · asked by Matt M 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Both of these sound like good ideas, I wish I would have thought of those. I think I will practice again on another junk piece using these. I do have a scratch awl and centering punches laying around that I could start with, or possibly just do the whole thing with.
2007-06-25 11:34:45 · update #1
My husband suggest that you try making a more of a shallow cut or use a non electric engraver first.
2007-06-25 11:25:12 · answer #1 · answered by littleangelbair 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First you have to be sure of which bit is right and you need to adjust the speed for the material you are using.....and since it seems to be a large piece of wood < I would suggest maybe a plunge router and the correct bit that can be adjusted in height and debt and will cut allot easier. BUT if a Dremel is all you have make sure the settings are correct and the correct bit is used and do just a little at a time, do NOT go into the wood to deep at once for if you force the bit and try and carve to deep it will kick and jump all around....Do little area's and do little depth at a time...it will take time YOU need to be patient and let the tool do the work....and not force it to do what its not designed to do..... Trace lines or use a pattern and follow it and if you can use a template ( that's a scrape piece of wood with the correct pattern cut out so you can follow its edge without having to do it free handed.)...if possible.
2016-05-20 01:37:33 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trying to control the tool while engraving is a real pain. The trick is to buy the router accessory for the Dremel. It makes control of the tool a breeze. Just go slow and not too deep at one time.
2007-06-25 11:53:16 · answer #3 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use it just like a pencil, but be firm.You need to go at it on a down stroke.
2007-06-25 12:01:39 · answer #4 · answered by Pappa Poopy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try making a small template with wood.
2007-06-25 11:26:32 · answer #5 · answered by colonelsanders 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋