Dremel Plunge Router Base - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

Bill Wilson · 01-18-2007, 06:25 PM

Has anyone ever used the plunge router base for a Dremel tool? While it may not be stout enough to do production work, it looks intriguing.

I got a Dremel for Christmas and have been looking at the various accessories. The plunge base caught my eye, solely for the purpose of doing very small, shallow cuts on small pieces. However, not sure it's really all that practical.

earlinjax · 01-18-2007, 09:00 PM

Yep, I've got the dremel plunge router base. I've had it a couple of months but have not tried routing with it. I use it and a chuck to drill start holes. It would only be good for light duty. I bought a couple of bits. They only have 1/8 shank I believe. Wouldn't bet on it in a production setting.

EarlinJax

Stan · 01-19-2007, 01:11 AM

I also have the Dremel plunge base and haven't really found a good use for it. There are a limited # of bits available, and none with bearings that I have seen.

I used mine the day I came home with it -- and not since.

Steviegwood · 01-19-2007, 01:18 AM

Dremel does however make a roundover bit that is very useful for taking sharp corners off. It is #615 and has a fixed bearing. Steve

Sawduster · 01-19-2007, 01:28 AM

I purchased one a couple of months ago as well. like EarlinJax I use it with a chuck for all my starter holes and it is da bomb

It is lightweight and the base is clear. I just move it around the piece. Now for the drawbacks : It is a bit awkward changing bits and the knob to lock it is also one of the handles so as I use it I tend to tighten it up and it doesn't plunge as easily until I back it off again .
Hope this helps

Trout · 01-19-2007, 02:55 AM

and it works great with the 1/8 round over bite if your looking just to round over the edges..

SharonW0111 · 01-19-2007, 03:06 AM

I have one and I love it for roundovers and such- depending on what I am making at the time. It is super on the 1/2 " woods but I would use a regular size on the thicker- I also have the saw and most of the other accesories for my Dremel and tho I have never used the saw I have no complanints on the other tools for it either. My dream once was to get a Dremel for every attachment I had buut as my dremels grew I never did permantly attach anything other than a flex shaft.
Sharon

owler · 01-19-2007, 02:34 PM

I use it to make holes for fret work. Does a great job. I don't think I would consider using it for anything else though.

01-18-2007, 06:25 PM	#1
Bill Wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Butler, PA Posts: 591	Has anyone ever used the plunge router base for a Dremel tool? While it may not be stout enough to do production work, it looks intriguing. I got a Dremel for Christmas and have been looking at the various accessories. The plunge base caught my eye, solely for the purpose of doing very small, shallow cuts on small pieces. However, not sure it's really all that practical. __________________ "I'm a white male, aged 18 to 49. Everyone listens to me! No matter how dumb my suggestions are."

01-19-2007, 01:18 AM	#4
Steviegwood Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arthur, WV Posts: 2,146	Dremel does however make a roundover bit that is very useful for taking sharp corners off. It is #615 and has a fixed bearing. Steve __________________ If This HillBilly Can't Fix it Then it Ain't Broke!!! My Gallery steve03@frontiernet.net

01-19-2007, 01:28 AM	#5
Sawduster Hi-tech Redneck Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Youngsville NC Posts: 840	I purchased one a couple of months ago as well. like EarlinJax I use it with a chuck for all my starter holes and it is da bomb It is lightweight and the base is clear. I just move it around the piece. Now for the drawbacks : It is a bit awkward changing bits and the knob to lock it is also one of the handles so as I use it I tend to tighten it up and it doesn't plunge as easily until I back it off again . Hope this helps __________________ ...~Robert~ DW788 and Hawk 226 " Please let me grow to be the man my dog thinks I am "

01-19-2007, 03:06 AM	#7
SharonW0111 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ne Texas Posts: 889	I have one and I love it for roundovers and such- depending on what I am making at the time. It is super on the 1/2 " woods but I would use a regular size on the thicker- I also have the saw and most of the other accesories for my Dremel and tho I have never used the saw I have no complanints on the other tools for it either. My dream once was to get a Dremel for every attachment I had buut as my dremels grew I never did permantly attach anything other than a flex shaft. Sharon __________________ [email]sharonwebb@windstream.net

01-19-2007, 02:34 PM	#8
owler Guy with tools Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: North West, NJ Posts: 245	I use it to make holes for fret work. Does a great job. I don't think I would consider using it for anything else though. __________________ Dan -Just do'in the best I can every day

01-18-2007, 09:00 PM	#2
earlinjax Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 558	Yep, I've got the dremel plunge router base. I've had it a couple of months but have not tried routing with it. I use it and a chuck to drill start holes. It would only be good for light duty. I bought a couple of bits. They only have 1/8 shank I believe. Wouldn't bet on it in a production setting. EarlinJax

01-19-2007, 01:11 AM	#3
Stan Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kalispell Montana Posts: 19	I also have the Dremel plunge base and haven't really found a good use for it. There are a limited # of bits available, and none with bearings that I have seen. I used mine the day I came home with it -- and not since.

01-19-2007, 02:55 AM	#6
Trout MrsTrout's Husband Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hayward Calif. Posts: 1,711	I've got the little router table for a Dremel and it works great with the 1/8 round over bite if your looking just to round over the edges..

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