Types of Dremel Tools
The Dremel tool, invented over 75 years ago, started with one rotary design and has grown to include several types of tools that perform countless tasks from sanding to manicures. Dremel power tools have three types of motion---rotary, oscillating, and the up-and-down motion of the Dremel Scroll Saw. Does this Spark an idea?
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Oscillating Tools
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Dremel oscillating tools have a quick side-to-side motion as opposed to a rotating shaft or up-and-down motion. Oscillating motion provides better control and precision cutting, operates more safely and emits less dust than some other power tools. Dremel's Multi-Max allows for easy access to tight areas. Dremel oscillating tools are ideal for large jobs or jobs where precision is required.
Rotary Tools
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Dremel makes a large variety of rotary tools in corded and cordless models. Rotary tools can do any job for which a bit is made. You can choose from many models, as this is the most popular of the Dremel tools.
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Specialty Dremel Tools
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The long list of rotary Dremel tools includes several with unusual potential uses. A cordless pumpkin carving tool that comes with carving templates, a cordless pet nail grooming tool that is safe for pet's nails, and a cordless golf cleaning tool that cleans club faces, grooves and shoe spikes are just a few of the possibilities.
Dremel Trio Tool
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This multi-purpose Dremel tool requires only one bit to cut a variety of materials, such as wood, plastic, drywall, sheet metal and wall tile without switching tools or bits. The handle pivots up to 90 degrees for better control. You can start cuts anywhere on the work piece. The Trio tool allows the operator to cut, sand and router with one tool.
Dremel Engraver
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The Dremel Engraver personalizes belongings and decorates metal, glass and stone. It can carve, engrave and etch. A Dremel Engraver can make precision cuts in wood, steel, glass and precious metals. An engraving tool is a miniature steel chisel, and no limits exist for the creative possibilities.
Soldering Gun
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The Dremel Soldering Gun enables you to wood burn and solder with six design tips. The different tips, paired with a variety of wood, provide you with many different design techniques and textures.
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References
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