Dremel router set-up, anyone? - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

paul44224 · 05-17-2009, 10:30 AM

I honestly can't afford a Plunge Router, and a Router table for a while. Been out of work 7 months, with no unemployment. I do have a Dremel tool, and saw their plunge attatchment, and table set-up. I would use it for minor round-over, and key-holeing frames, and small shelves. Does anyone use either of these set-ups? Work well enough to use 'til I can get a Router?

Thanks!
Paul

miniwoodworker · 05-17-2009, 11:41 AM

I've just started setting up mine (plunge version). Even though I have a couple of big routers, they're just too heavy to do light, delicate work. Have had the fixed base Dremel version for a number of years. It works well for small work. Just take your time. Depending on what you're doing you may have to make several passes, cutting a little deeper, each time. (No different from big routers.)

Make your own table. Do a search on the net for Dremel Router Table Plans. There are several, easy to make, versions. I need to look up the one I have for a table that mounts in a Workmate. If it came from an on-line source, I'll post the link. In the meantime, a search may turn up one that suits your needs.

wood-n-things · 05-17-2009, 05:23 PM

I don't have the router attachment but I do use the drill press attachment all the time and the flex shaft. I really use mine alot!

JackM · 05-17-2009, 07:55 PM

I have the Dremel tool plunge router, work station and router table. The plunge router attachment is the most used piece, since I use it to drill my interior fretwork holes. While the work station/drill press is handy, you are limited tio the size of wood that will fit on the table. With the plunge attachment you simply move it to where you want to drill. The router table is also very handy for round overs since, as Lee NC said, a regular router is much too big for the usual scroll saw work Just my 2-cents worth.
Jack

miniwoodworker · 05-17-2009, 10:31 PM

Here's the link to a homemade router table. It isn't the one that'll fit in a WorkMate. However, it can be modified to fit it or to mount in a bench vice.

Mini Router Table

Hope this helps.

paul44224 · 05-18-2009, 09:01 AM

Thanks guys! I really appreciate the help and advice!
Lee, I checked that link out. Wow! I can do that! That is so cool! I'll be building that table early this week. Never would have thought of making my own table!
Paul

miniwoodworker · 05-18-2009, 11:45 AM

Great, Paul. I'm glad I could be of help. Please let us know how it turns out for you.

jigsue · 05-18-2009, 08:27 PM

Paul

I use the Dremel router attachment and table all the time for rounding over small stuff. It is the only one my hubby is happy for me to use without him around! The only problem is that the little router bits require fairly frequent sharpening, but that is not too problematic.
Good luck on the making of your table and don't forget to show us!

Sue

Haggard3230 · 05-19-2009, 02:35 AM

Paul, I also have the plunge router attachment and use it for small router work and the plunge function for drilling holes for portrait type work.
Lee, thanks for the link, I will make one of those.

05-17-2009, 10:30 AM	#1
paul44224 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Stow,Oh Posts: 174	Dremel router set-up, anyone? I honestly can't afford a Plunge Router, and a Router table for a while. Been out of work 7 months, with no unemployment. I do have a Dremel tool, and saw their plunge attatchment, and table set-up. I would use it for minor round-over, and key-holeing frames, and small shelves. Does anyone use either of these set-ups? Work well enough to use 'til I can get a Router? Thanks! Paul __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/woodworks44224

05-17-2009, 11:41 AM	#2
miniwoodworker Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 497	I've just started setting up mine (plunge version). Even though I have a couple of big routers, they're just too heavy to do light, delicate work. Have had the fixed base Dremel version for a number of years. It works well for small work. Just take your time. Depending on what you're doing you may have to make several passes, cutting a little deeper, each time. (No different from big routers.) Make your own table. Do a search on the net for Dremel Router Table Plans. There are several, easy to make, versions. I need to look up the one I have for a table that mounts in a Workmate. If it came from an on-line source, I'll post the link. In the meantime, a search may turn up one that suits your needs. __________________ Lee in NC Als Ik Kan DW788 1975 Dremel (labeled Craftsman) Scroll saw w/3" pin blades

05-17-2009, 05:23 PM	#3
wood-n-things Behave Yourself..I can't. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Right here ---silly Posts: 4,296 Blog Entries: 1	I don't have the router attachment but I do use the drill press attachment all the time and the flex shaft. I really use mine alot! __________________ The Mike One of them anyway. Don't be so open-minded. Your brains will fall out! Remember.......Just going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in your garage makes you a car..

05-17-2009, 10:31 PM	#5
miniwoodworker Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 497	Here's the link to a homemade router table. It isn't the one that'll fit in a WorkMate. However, it can be modified to fit it or to mount in a bench vice. Mini Router Table Hope this helps. __________________ Lee in NC Als Ik Kan DW788 1975 Dremel (labeled Craftsman) Scroll saw w/3" pin blades

05-18-2009, 09:01 AM	#6
paul44224 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Stow,Oh Posts: 174	Thanks guys! I really appreciate the help and advice! Lee, I checked that link out. Wow! I can do that! That is so cool! I'll be building that table early this week. Never would have thought of making my own table! Paul __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/woodworks44224

05-17-2009, 07:55 PM	#4
JackM Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mid-Hudson Valley Posts: 18	I have the Dremel tool plunge router, work station and router table. The plunge router attachment is the most used piece, since I use it to drill my interior fretwork holes. While the work station/drill press is handy, you are limited tio the size of wood that will fit on the table. With the plunge attachment you simply move it to where you want to drill. The router table is also very handy for round overs since, as Lee NC said, a regular router is much too big for the usual scroll saw work Just my 2-cents worth. Jack

05-18-2009, 11:45 AM	#7
miniwoodworker Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 497	Great, Paul. I'm glad I could be of help. Please let us know how it turns out for you. __________________ Lee in NC Als Ik Kan DW788 1975 Dremel (labeled Craftsman) Scroll saw w/3" pin blades

05-18-2009, 08:27 PM	#8
jigsue Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 896	Paul I use the Dremel router attachment and table all the time for rounding over small stuff. It is the only one my hubby is happy for me to use without him around! The only problem is that the little router bits require fairly frequent sharpening, but that is not too problematic. Good luck on the making of your table and don't forget to show us! Sue

05-19-2009, 02:35 AM	#9
Haggard3230 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Riverton, KS on Route 66 Posts: 2,623	Paul, I also have the plunge router attachment and use it for small router work and the plunge function for drilling holes for portrait type work. Lee, thanks for the link, I will make one of those. __________________ Merle SSG US Army Retired. merlehobbs@yahoo.com Last edited by Haggard3230; 05-19-2009 at 02:43 AM.

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