Oh wow, there's so much I've done with the Dremel.
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None of which I can think of right now. :\
Oh, wait... nope. Lost it again.
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EDIT - ah, there we go.
- Rubberized polishing discs (on low speed otherwise they shred) to clean surface rust off bathroom fixtures.
- Polishing disc to remove thin layer of paint from antique brass doorbell fixture without damaging brass.
- Cutting disc to shorten bolts or screws.
- Grinding tip to carefully put holes in sheet metal (for draining water).
- Burr for reaming a door kick plate. (deadbolt was catching on the edge of the kick plate)
- Drill bits for fast drilling of holes in wall studs, for hanging paintings.
- Drilled two holes in the broken handle of a vacuum cleaner to secure it back on the vacuum.
- Reaming holes in wood, metal, and plastic. Much more precise than using a full 3/8" drill. I fixed telescoping snow brush that wasn't locking by reaming a mis-drilled locking hole with the Dremel. Saved me a trip to the store to exchange it.
I've lost count of how many times I've used my Dremel; it's paid for itself in the parts and appliances I didn't have to replace but instead was able to fix or modify.
TIPS - the "all in one" bit kits usually suck. Too much of the stuff you don't need, too little of what you really need. I bought a bunch of dedicated accessory boxes and divide bits by type. (cutting discs, burrs, sanding, polishing, drilling etc)
These are the dedicated kits I like:
http://www.dremel.com/en-ca/Accessories/Pages/SubCategories.aspx?catid=13510There's a Dremel case that holds four of them:
I really love the EZ-Lock kits:
http://www.dremel.com/en-ca/Accessories/Pages/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=EZ684-01The bits wear out quickly so buy replacements in bulk to save money.
Buy the keyless chuck but be aware of its limitations. (tighten it properly, don't abuse it) It's not as robust as the collet system but is way, way more convenient when switching between bits.
Use the flex-shaft attachment as much as possible. (if you don't have one, I recommend picking it up). It's far more precise and easy to handle, for most jobs.
Go slow. Use the tool on a low RPM setting and don't exceed the speed recommended for the bit you're using. (the rubberized polishing discs actual disintegrate violently at high RPM which is mostly a waste since they aren't cheap and you want to wear them out, not have them self destruct with 90% of their life left)
EDIT 2!
Roto-zip type bit for cutting a hole in dry-wall for a new access panel.
Tiny burr for thinning a "clip" used to hold a BlueTooth mic assembly together; this permitted easier access since less force was needed to pop the two parts apart.