dremel tool

[kardar2]

Hello,
I have been wanting to buy a nice router like a 2.5 HP but money is an issue so I was thinking of buying router bits for my Dremel tool because I am only doing small stuff not doors or furniture. do you guys use them for scroll saw projects?

[wood-n-things]

I've never tried their router bits...But I'm sure they work fine for smaller projects I like all of their other products.

I have the drill stand attachment and use it a lot for making my entry holes for fretwork...
I really think you will find a need for the full sized router in time, and I suggest you get a plunge router when you do make the leap.

[Chris "The Wood Artist"]

I do, but you will want to make sure you have the router attachment for your dremel as well as make sure the dremel you have will fit the router attachment. I use mine a lot, especially to make frames and plaques as well as when I make a small box, I even use mine to make the dados and dovetails. It works great.

[proudrex]

I too have used my Dremel router WITH THE ROUTER ATTACHMENT. It works fine on smaller pieces. Don't try the router bits without the attachment or you will be starting the project from scratch, and it could be dangerous, at least it could be for me. Most of my fingertips are without feeling from being routed sawed and sanded off so many times....lol. I tried carving for awhile and found out why we have so many fingers....Once you finish carving up your left hand index finger you can just take it off and use your middle finger as a caring tool stop.

Rex

[scrollpup]

I've only recently started wood working.The only advice I can give you is Don't use the router in the house (wife issues ) and check out the local pawn shops,local ads etc...why buy new when you can get a good used one?And as said earlier, try for a plunge router.Better to have it and use only a few times than have to have two routers.

Jerry

[Steviegwood]

I use my Dremel with the router attachment a lot with their round over bit. It takes just enough off of the edges to soften them up a bit. I have found that some round over bits for them that are not Dremel brand will leave a big groove where you do not want it also as the curve does not meet the bearing on the bit. Steve

[jigsue]

Hi
I use my Dremel router and router table all of the time. I round over most of my stuff. The bits are excellent, although as I use quite a bit of MDF, I do have to sharpen them now and again.

We have three routers of various sizes, the Dremel is the only one I am not afraid to use.

Go for it!

Sue

[rja]

I have several routers but only the Dremel router in its little router table can do short radius roundovers of small work pieces.

[Jim Finn]

I use the routing tips in my "dremel" tool to round over edges of my projects. I use a black and decker tool instead of the Dremel though. ($26 at Walmart) I like it better than the Dremel. Better speed control ,in my opinion.

[blondewood]

I like the Dremel router and I use it with the B&D moto tool like Jim. I like the B&D as well or better too and love the cheap price. I'm lazy, so have several Dremel's or generics so one can stay in the DP attachment, one in the router attachment and one for the flexi-shaft. I agree with Steve about sticking with the Dremel bits. I bought a boxed set of generics and tried the round over. Left me with a lot of grooves and sanding. I do have a hard time adjusting the depth of cut. The springs make it hard to set up and you can set the side with the locking handle deeper than the other if you don't watch it. I wish they had just made it a fixed base and left a way for you to adjust it via the Dremel. I'm glad I have it though.
Vicki