The Evil Dremel.

[Old-Duckman]

Power tools, in general, defiantly have their place but a skilled hand with the proper tool is far more often the better route to take for a satisfying result. Look at it this way, it takes more time and effort to mess up a project with hand tools than it does with power tools.

 

[Codger Craig Wilcox]

I use both a Dremel and a Foredom TX with foot control. The Dremel is fine for polishing brass; depending on compound used, you can get the finish you like.
The Foredom, to me, is much more controllable. Learned to use it on jewelry, where it's preciseness is a boon.

 

[FlinterNick]

Power tools, in general, defiantly have their place but a skilled hand with the proper tool is far more often the better route to take for a satisfying result. Look at it this way, it takes more time and effort to mess up a project with hand tools than it does with power tools.

I don’t use use power tools for that very reason on much of the work.

Chisels, rasps files etc.

I use a band saw, dado, and drill press that’s about it.

my foredoms i use for very delicate work on steel, never really on wood.

My most used power tool is a Mill press and metal lathe, i use that for scratch built parts.

 

[springfield art]

I got a couple Dremels at auction, left over from some tradesman's stock or something. About 25 bucks for 'em and you can buy the "Harbor Fright" bit kits. I don't use a Dremel much but when you need one, it's handy!

 

[springfield art]

I do final inlet tweaking with a Dremel, if you use a small diamond bit it will cut slowly and not get away from you, If the area is really close but not quite there, I use a worn-out diamond bit that will remove wood but oh so slowly.

My nephew, who has never inletted anything, tried to put a patch box in his GPR with a Dremel.

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I fixed his mess with a lot of glued in patches and a Dremel for the final fit.

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Very impressive!

 

[sussexmuzllodr]

Me thinks there is a time and use for many things. I have ground down many cheap punches , knives ect. to make that thing to get into where I need to go.

 

[FlinterNick]

I use both a Dremel and a Foredom TX with foot control. The Dremel is fine for polishing brass; depending on compound used, you can get the finish you like.
The Foredom, to me, is much more controllable. Learned to use it on jewelry, where it's preciseness is a boon.

SR i use for polishing, TX for heavy duty and the LR i use for pen turning work.

 

[Commodore Swab]

SR i use for polishing, TX for heavy duty and the LR i use for pen turning work.

Bit of advice. Use a vibrator tumbler for polishing as it is far better at retaining edges than any polisher. Edges as in detail.

 

[Mike in FL]

Jim Killer advises against them but I think that's because they can definitely get away from those not adept at using them. His assembly videos are more for those not so very experienced (like me) with building rifles. I use mine frequently on small muzzleloader parts but never on a stock. I commend those who can.

 

[FlinterNick]

Bit of advice. Use a vibrator tumbler for polishing as it is far better at retaining edges than any polisher. Edges as in detail.

I use a rotary Tumblr to shot peen steel parts