How to Use a Dremel for Cutting Angles

There are few handheld power tools more useful for small crafts than a Dremel, but at first glance, a Dremel's cutting wheel may not seem like the most convenient means possible to cut accurate angles due to the wheel's cutting depth being somewhat difficult to control. However, by paying attention to the shape and width of the wheel and through careful movements of your Dremel, you can cut angles with nearly as much accuracy as if you were using a straight blade.

Things You'll Need

• Dremel with cutting wheel attachments

Instructions

1. Choose a cutting wheel of the appropriate size. You want to leave some space between where you start the cut and where the material angles, so use the smallest wheel you can for small projects.

2. Observe the diameter of the cutting wheel. The diameter of the wheel indicates the actually length of the tool's cut when fully inserted into the material. Use this length as your guide to judge how to cut angles without cutting too far.

3. Turn on the dremel and position the cutting wheel. Watch the diameter length and make sure the wheel's furthest edge won't be overshooting your angle.

4. Cut one side of the angle. Move slowly and watch the furthest edge of the newly-forming cut. When that edge reaches the tip of the angle, remove the blade.

5. Repeat the cutting technique on the other side of the angle.

References

• "The Dremel Guide to Compact Power Tools" by Len Hilts