Drilling metal figures

[Chrisr]

Hi Jeff,
I purchased mine from Hobby Tools Australia. Very good people to deal with. https://www.hobbytools.com.au/hobby...MI9eaymMrx_QIVDR4rCh1-ZAB5EAAYASAAEgLDsPD_BwE
cheers
Chris

 

[theBaron]

...and Dremel but its high speed was problematic. I then discovered the Proxxon mini drill with its variable speeds...

Dremel makes variable-speed models, too. Is yours a single-speed model? Mine is. It's just not worth it to me to replace it for a variable-speed model, because pretty much every task I have where I might apply a rotary tool, I can do by hand with unpowered tools.

Prost!
Brad

 

[Tecumsea]

I've just ordered a proxxon drill and variable speed transformer this afternoon from squires in bognor.
My Dremel is unmanageable l am hoping that l can make more use of the new purchase. I find that arthritis makes using a pin vice uncomfortable these days as l am increasing turning back to metal kits.

 

[Chrisr]

Dremel makes variable-speed models, too. Is yours a single-speed model? Mine is.

Prost!
Brad

Yes it is Brad. It is a great tool but too fast when it comes to drilling metal figures for pinning. The Proxxon is far better, and quick. For the cost of less than a good 120mm figure it was worth it.
Cheers
Chris

 

[Jeff T]

Hi Jeff,
I purchased mine from Hobby Tools Australia. Very good people to deal with. https://www.hobbytools.com.au/hobby...MI9eaymMrx_QIVDR4rCh1-ZAB5EAAYASAAEgLDsPD_BwE
cheers
Chris

Thanks a lot Chris!...I'll look them up!

Cheer's,
Jeff.

 

[Steve Edwards]

I use a variable-speed Dremel with cutting oil to drill white metal. Drill on a low speed and it works a treat.

My secret weapon is a big lump of blue tac to steady the part being drilled.

 

[Chrisr]

Thanks Steve. I have now tried a variable speed Dremel. It is faster (10,ooo rpm lowest) than the Proxxon (3000 rpm lowest) Still prefer the Proxxon for drilling white metal, although both work well.

 

[Tecumsea]

As a result of this thread I bought a Proxxon and find it much easier to control and use than the variable Dremel which is much larger and harder to control. I do use Dremel drills which work well for White metal and resin.

Keith