http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/dremel-on-sale 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 Mon, 21 May 2012 15:12:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://diylilcnc.org/forum/search.php http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/dremel-on-sale/page/2#post-994 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 23:32:44 +0000 gera229 994@http://diylilcnc.org/forum/ <p>Have you guys ever tried the Black &amp; Decker RTX rotary tool?</p> <p>It's about half the price of the Dremel 4000 and is 2 amps (So I say it's a pretty powerful rotary tool). Not sure how the reliability compares, but reviews from the walmart website seem to be quite good and same from amazon.</p> <p>Let me know if anyone has tried or will try it.</p> <p>Has 3-speed adjustment speeds (12,000, 24,000, and 30,000 rpm).<br /> Is this good enough to cut various different types of material? </p> http://diylilcnc.org/forum/topic/dremel-on-sale/page/2#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/page/2#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/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>