Dremel Pattern Bits

[JiffyRobert]

Can anyone advise a where I can buy "pattern bits" to suit a Dremel 3000?

Will be used for shaping mdf and thin pine for a large dolls house project.

Any recommendations/advice would be appreciated.

Regards
Robert
Perth, Australia

[China]

What exactly do mean by "Pattern Bits", Dremel and clones are available from Buninngs etc.

[crowie]

What about Proxxon bits


Proxxon Tools - Proxxon Accessories - Proxxon Drill Bits - My Tool Store (https://www.mytoolstore.com.au/categories/Proxxon-Tools/Proxxon-Accessories/Proxxon-Drill-Bits/)


Or Saburrtooth bits

Woodworking Supplies S/E QLD - Saburrtooth 1/8th Shank Burrs (http://www.woodworkingsuppliesqld.com.au/Carving2/Carving-Burrs-1-8?sort=pd.name&order=ASC)

[Cal]

I only know of two bits from Dremel that will follow an edge like a bearing bit and they are both round over bits. As far as I have searched, there aren’t any pattern bits available for this shank size.
I build instruments and I use a trim router for pattern work, I wish there were bits available for the Dremel.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201003/8b54dd59642880d80478aa8b983d9ccf.jpg

[Cal]

Actually, I just found this one on Stewmac.


Amana Tool Miniature Ball Bearing Router Bit, 1/8" Shank | stewmac.com (https://www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/types-of-tools/routers-and-bits/bits/amana-tool-miniature-ball-bearing-router-bit-1-8-shank.html)
Not cheap though!

[JiffyRobert]

What exactly do mean by "Pattern Bits", Dremel and clones are available from Buninngs etc.

Sorry, it was a bit vague.

I was hoping there is a bearing router bit to fit a Dremel 3000 (3.2mm shank) that would follow a template. I have bearing router bits for my Triton router but they're probably a bit too big for some delicate work I'm planning to do on dolls house windows, architraves other bits and pieces.

I also have the Dremel bits without a bearing that may be OK if I can avoid burning, a bit of trial and error required on my part.

I'll post some photos on my progress in a week or too.
Thanks for the prompt responses

Robert.

[JiffyRobert]

Thanks Cal, was hoping I could buy a Dremel router bit with a bearing, I have the ones without the bearing shown on your reply and I may get the Amana one when I get a spare "arm and leg".
Robert.

[woodPixel]

Dont be too hasty.

I did exactly this work (dollshouses) and used 3.125mm carbide bits from China to do exactly this.

The "secret" is using the shaft as the "bearing". I use exactly the same technique for doing pattern cutouts for my "castles" and stand-alone puppet theatres. Aldav sold me some 6mm carbide bits for the router table and they were magic - EXACTLY the same principle :)

I used plenty of suction to clean the dust, but it had the most excellent side-effect of keeping that side surface rubbing the MDF/pine nice and cool. No scorching.

Mount it in as far as it can go (to keep the amount of shaft exposed to a minimum) and try to get the distance from the bottom of the cutters just a smidgeon above the material being cut.


HUHAO on AliExpress --> 1pc 3.175mm CNC Router Bits 2 Flutes Spiral End Mills (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32743560531.html)

These dudes have bits that are excellent - spiral, straight, up and down... full length and part length cutting surfaces.

The "2LX3.10" at $1.53 each with free post is a champ.

Bee knees. Cheap too.

Highly recommend.



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[crowie]

Have you considered the Dremel Trio
You can get bearing bits for them

Dremel TR770 5 Piece Edging Router Bit Kit