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14th December 2021, 12:28 PM #1GOLD MEMBER
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Dremel consumables
Hello all.
I've been using my Dremel to cut thin stainless steel mosaic pins. 6mm diameter with copper inserts in them . They are used for knifemaking, to decorate the handle scales.
The kit I bought years ago had some fibre reinforced discs and some thin cutoff discs.
The thin cutoff discs worked a treat but I only got 2 or 3 cuts and they were worn out.
I have seen on fleabay stacks of spares and supposed thin diamond cutoff discs.
Any opinion on those.
Also anyone know if they would be available in the Newcastle area.
Or alternatives.
Thanks in advance
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14th December 2021, 01:33 PM #2
I've been using the selections off AliExpress.
I've found them to be EXCELLENT.
the polishing pads and cutoffs from here worked very nicely: Jopolish Store
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14th December 2021, 08:55 PM #3GOLD MEMBER
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Thanks for that.
Have you had a go with the diamond discs at all?
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14th December 2021, 09:38 PM #4
have you looked at these, I only fluff around with small jobs on my dremel but am sold on these both quality and time they last.
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14th December 2021, 11:14 PM #5
Another vote for the Ezilock cutoff discs, makes short work of small metal cutting jobs . . . shortening screws for a SWMBO job . . .
Pat
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15th December 2021, 02:47 AM #6
It's been a bloody funny week this one.
I've contemplated three different jobs and I've now been asked for info on all three.
The coincidence is astounding.
Anyway!.... Yes. I bought the fibre cutoff disks as 2x50 packs. They were cheap and I've used them on many jobs, mostly commercial ones. They've worked admirably and none have exploded or acted like el-cheapos.
I'd buy them again.
The stuff from China isn't packed in pretty packaging like the Dremel stuff at Bunnings. It's often just newspaper or baggies ... But one doesn't need fancy wrapping.... Just a good consumable.
..... Now, back to looking at jewellery making and polishing bits.... (The coincidence is astounding).
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15th December 2021, 02:51 AM #7
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16th February 2023, 11:06 AM #8GOLD MEMBER
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Hi WP. Can you recommend a good source for wire brush attachments? Thanks
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17th February 2023, 12:09 AM #9
Its been a long time since I've bought anything for the Dremel
If I were to though, without question I'd use AliExpress.
Finding quality isn't too hard. Look for a store that is well presented and sells things in a category. A store that sells a million-and-one-things is simply grabbing any old crap to fill an order. They are often located in SZ and might even just send a flunky down to the mega-markets1 to buy the first thing that vaguely looks like what was promised.
A quality store trades on continued supply. They have the good stuff.
The second thing to look at are the reviews from Russians. Man, they are HARD on slackers, crappy products and things that don't work. If seems that if there are thousands of sales and no complaints from Russians, then you are good!
Most Russian reviews will be along the lines of "arrived on time" or "looks like it will work". This is high praise indeed. I can't ever say I've seen a review like "wow! Made my MONTH!" or "Fantastic, I'll defo be buying more". Nope. They are hard and don't praise.... the lack thereof is a sure sign all is good.
I buy off AliE all the time. Its great, but one must be patient with the post.
1 - these markets are to be seen to be believed. They are like a 10,000-store junk-shops the size of North Sydney. Over 5 levels. Its mind boggling. They sell eevveerryytthhiinngg.
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5th March 2023, 03:20 PM #10GOLD MEMBER
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Hi Evan. I have just picked up a pack of 45 (15 ea of 3 styles) stainless steel brushes from ebay for $18.49 inc postage. I will see how these go.
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28th May 2023, 10:44 AM #11
Any report on the quality of these MA assuming you have got them by now?
Dallas
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