http://diylilcnc.org/forum/tags/dremel Free, open-source plans for a low-cost 3-axis CNC mill by Taylor Hokanson and Chris Reilly. Sponsored by the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. en-US Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:48:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://diylilcnc.org/forum/search.php http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/dremel-on-sale#post-544 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:45:27 +0000 Bill 544@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>The model <a href="http://www.boschtools.com/Products/Tools/Pages/BoschProductDetail.aspx?pid=PR20EVSK">PVR20EVSK</a> I referenced has variable speed, adjustable from 16,000 RPM to 35,000 RPM. Not quite the same range of 5,000 to 35,000 RPM, that the Dremel has, but still a lot more versatile than single speed. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/dremel-on-sale#post-543 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:17:31 +0000 Chris 543@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Those trim routers such as the one Bill links to are a good size, one drawback however is that they do not [all] have variable speeds like the dremel. This can make a big difference depending on what materials you are cutting. For example, the trim router would probably be good for wood, not so much for foam or plastics. Good link!</p> <p>UPDATE: Sorry, Bill. I didn't read those specs closely enough! The router you link to does have variable speeds. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/dremel-on-sale#post-542 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:42:58 +0000 Bill 542@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>I just came across the <a href="http://www.boschtools.com/Products/Tools/Pages/BoschProductDetail.aspx?pid=PR20EVSK">Bosch Colt Palm Router</a>. Looks like a good option if you want/need more power. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/the-z-sled-mod-download-is-not-working#post-299 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:40:39 +0000 Chris 299@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>@DIYengineer, as to your initial question: yes, the case parts are spread out among separate sheets. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/the-z-sled-mod-download-is-not-working#post-295 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:41:14 +0000 DIYengineer 295@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>I'm about to Bill =) Hopefully all goes well. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/the-z-sled-mod-download-is-not-working#post-293 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:06:33 +0000 Bill 293@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Has anyone other than me actually tried the Dremel 300 Z-sled mod? </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/the-z-sled-mod-download-is-not-working#post-292 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:37:49 +0000 Chris 292@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>@DIYengineer, thanks for the heads up! The link is fixed now. </p> <p>We do plan to incorporate the Z-sled mods into the plans in the near future. For now, though, it's an extra download. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/dremel-factory-tool-holder#post-290 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 02:14:59 +0000 DIYengineer 290@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Dremel sells a bolt on tool holder That i referenced from a different DIYCNC PDF.<br /> Its shown with a older dremel attached but looks to be the same size as the 300. Look like a plastic vertical spine and 2 plastic radial clamps wrap around the dremel, one high and one low that use a bolt and square nut hold unit into place. The entire unit bolts to a flat service with 2 countersunk screws. Looks durable and well made. If it works might be a great quick alternative if the price is right and is still for sale??</p> <p>(1)#2615294952- Tool holder<br /> (2)#2615294223- Clamp Screw Nut<br /> (2)#2615294205- Clamp Screw</p> <p>I will have to call them and see if it is still available and how much.</p> <p>Dremel Service Center<br /> 4915 21st Street<br /> Racine, WI 53406<br /> Phone: 1-800-437-3635<br /> 1-262-554-1390 </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/the-z-sled-mod-download-is-not-working#post-289 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:23:17 +0000 DIYengineer 289@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>"Error 404 - Not Found"</p> <p>Also the new updated .DFX file Version 1.0.2 On page 7 only contains 4 sides of the box. Are the other 2 sides in the rest of the sheets?</p> <p>Also might want to permanently put the Z-sled mod in the new .DFX files because the other Dremel is outdated and they don't even retail it at the Home Depot or Walmart any longer (and i believe its discontinued). They are all dremel 300's now. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/dremel-on-sale#post-240 Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:32:41 +0000 Taylor 240@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Second revision! That's what we like to hear. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/dremel-on-sale#post-236 Sat, 06 Feb 2010 09:50:09 +0000 DIYengineer 236@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>I think ill stick with what I have just to take the guess work out of it. My second revision will get crazy once I get the hang of it. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/dremel-on-sale#post-235 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:18:11 +0000 Chris 235@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>The <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dremel-4000-2-30-120-Volt-Variable/dp/B002L3RUVG">Dremel 4000</a> might be a step up from the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dremel-300-N-Variable-Rotary-Accessories/dp/B000FW5GAM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;s=hi&amp;qid=1265386342&amp;sr=1-1">Dremel 300</a>. Looks like it gets mixed reviews on Amazon. </p> <p>As far as I can tell, the "electronic feedback" feature is an internal control to keep the spindle speed consistent. This would be a nice feature, since the Dremel 395 that we have will fluctuate in speed if other appliances are drawing power from the same circuit. </p> <p><a href="http://www.proxxontools.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=10">This rotary tool from Proxxon</a> looks like it might be a good option as well, and is similarly priced. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/dremel-on-sale#post-233 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:26:36 +0000 DIYengineer 233@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Today i purchased the Dremel 300. I have yet to open it but looking closer at what walmart had to offer i saw the dremel 4000 which has a 1.6AMP motor and electronic feedback, compared to the 1.15Amp motor of the 300. Besides slight modification to the Z sled i think it is, does anyone see any reason why not to jump to the larger dremel for 20 bucks more? By the looks in size its the same thickness but 1.5-2" longer. Let me know i'm tempted! </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/dremel-on-sale#post-230 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:50:39 +0000 amigaman 230@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Is this revision file available as a DXF? </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/dremel-on-sale#post-223 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:21:30 +0000 amigaman 223@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>A little trick I just learned. Every AI file is really a valid PDF, and you can view it just by changing the file extension. </p> <p>I was able to view the file by changing the extension to .pdf and it worked fine. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/dremel-on-sale#post-222 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:36:14 +0000 Bill 222@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Adobe Illustrator </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/dremel-on-sale#post-220 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:18:00 +0000 amigaman 220@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>What format is an AI file? </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/dremel-on-sale#post-216 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:58:35 +0000 Bill 216@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Just click on the "file mod" link in Taylor's post. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/dremel-on-sale#post-214 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:44:21 +0000 amigaman 214@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Is this available to download? I would like to try it out. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/dremel-on-sale#post-211 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:33:55 +0000 Taylor 211@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>@Bill just sent us a <a href="http://diylilcnc.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/dremel300parts.ai_.zip">file mod</a> which allows kit builders to use the Dremel 300 in exchange for the 395 of the original design. See the <a href="http://diylilcnc.org/gallery">gallery section</a> for a picture of his Z sled in action! </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/dremel-on-sale#post-205 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:04:53 +0000 Bill 205@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>I'm working on modifying the drawings for the "Middle dremel brace," "Lower dremel brace," and "Lower dremel brace cap" to take care of this. I should have it finished this weekend and will upload the files. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/dremel-on-sale#post-202 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:45:06 +0000 amigaman 202@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>My 300 is too thick in the middle to fit inthe holder. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/dremel-on-sale#post-114 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:14:10 +0000 Bill 114@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Home Depot has the Dremel 300 (replacement for the 395) at a Black Friday, In-store sale price of $44. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/parts-list#post-78 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:24:59 +0000 Chris 78@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Yes, Schweppes, you are right. There are lots of good options for better tools, however one of the pitfalls that we tried really hard to avoid in this design was over-engineering everything. Just about every 'improvement' I can imagine brings with it more expense and more complexity. Don't get me wrong, I would love it if this thing could handle aluminum (though we don't know for sure yet that it can't :). I am going to try that flex-shaft grinder next week and we'll see if the results are good. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/parts-list#post-70 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:43:43 +0000 Schweppes 70@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>I think this is why pneumatics might be a good possibility, many of the cp die grinders are very powerful with little weight. Of course there is an issue of supplied air. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/parts-list#post-57 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:46:48 +0000 Chris 57@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>I've also wondered whether a flex-shaft tool <a href="http://www.traditionalwoodworker.com/product_info.php/cPath/454_457/products_id/3598">like this</a> might be an even better option. </p> <p>The disadvantage of larger/more powerful routers is in their weight(the dremel 395 is only 18oz). I could see a lot of problems resulting from adding a much heavier tool (even small routers run around 6+lbs.) to the Z-cart.</p> <p>We considered this type of tool early on, but decided the dremel 395 would be simpler and cheaper. </p> <p>We may now be able to spec some cheaper steppers and/or driver, which would allow more $ to be spent on the tool. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/parts-list#post-53 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:41:17 +0000 Chris 53@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Right, I just noticed that after I posted... It wouldn't be totally unworkable, just keep in mind that different materials will require different feed (ie, how fast the gantry moves) &amp; spindle (ie, how fast the tool spins) speeds. So by having only one available speed, you limit your range of materials.</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ANRZE6">This</a>, on the other hand, might be a better option. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/parts-list#post-52 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:42:15 +0000 Bill 52@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>I actually already own one of those and was thinking of adapting the plans. The problem I have is that it is only a single speed(30,000 RPM). Any thoughts? </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/parts-list#post-51 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:21:23 +0000 Chris 51@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Thanks, Bill! Keep 'em coming!</p> <p><a href="http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=trim+router&amp;oe=utf-8&amp;hl=en&amp;cid=5787478091786414141&amp;sa=title#p">This trim router</a> is only slightly more expensive... I wonder if that's more power than would be useful. </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/parts-list#post-50 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:04:39 +0000 Bill 50@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>I was checking out the parts list and came across a couple of issues you should know about.</p> <p>1) Apparently, the Dremel 395 has been retired and is mostly unavailable. TylerTool.com does not have any and it's not listed as an available product on the Dremel.com site. It looks like the Dremel 300-N/25 is a replacement and TylerTool.com has them for $55.20.</p> <p>2) The supplier website for the Wiring Harness is listed as xfans.com, but should be xsfans.com. </p>