How to Cut a Round Circle With a Dremel Tool
To cut a circle using a Dremel, use a Dremel rotary tool. One example of having to cut a circle with a Dremel would be when you wish to install a light fixture in a ceiling tile. Stay alert and dress appropriately, for safety's sake, when working with the Dremel. Do not wear any loose clothing or jewelry, which may interfere with the tool. Also, make sure that the area you work in is clear of clutter and well lit. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Tape measure
- Pencil
- Dremel 300
- Circle cutting guide #678-01
- Multipurpose cutting bit #561
Instructions
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Measure the center of the intended hole, on the surface that you're going to cut, using a tape measure. Mark the hole's center point, using a pencil.
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Press the shaft lock button, located towards the top of a Dremel 300 rotary tool. Rotate the shaft on the end of the tool at the same time, until the lock engages and you are unable to rotate the shaft further.
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Place the collet wrench on the collet nut on the end of the Dremel 300. Twist the nut counterclockwise to loosen it.
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Install a multipurpose cutting bit, #561, into the collet on the end of the Dremel. Insert a circle cutting guide, #678-01, into the collet. Finger-tighten the collet nut, then finish tightening the nut with the collet wrench, working clockwise.
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Set the circle cutting guide to the diameter of the hole you wish to cut. Set the depth on the circle cutting guide to 1/4-inch deeper than the material you are cutting through.
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Adjust the variable speed on the Dremel, according to the material in which you are cutting. Plug the Dremel cord into an electrical outlet. Flip the "On/Off" switch to "On."
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Grip the Dremel and plunge the cutting guide's center point and the bit into the material simultaneously, at a 45-degree angle. Hold the Dremel straight up, perpendicular to the surface you are cutting, with one hand guiding the Dremel and the other hand on the cutting guide.
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Move the Dremel around in a clockwise motion, avoiding excessive pressure. Lift the Dremel up from the surface when the hole is complete.
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Tips & Warnings
You can also use a Dremel 100, 200, 400, or 10.8 volt Lithium-ion rotary tool to make circular cuts.
