cutting metal with dremel power tool?

[sharkfinz]

Hey,

I need to cut some metal tubes, just wondered if anyone knew what the dremel power tool's metal cutting capabilies are like?

Sorry 'bout the randomness.

Ta. :rasta:

EDIT - probably 3 MM tube walls.

[psychocat]

It would depend greatly on the type of tubing (thickness and material) and the discs you use , I have found the Dremel to be very useful for the normal type of thin mild steel pipes that are common in most bongs. Aluminium is even easier of course.

[stinkyattic]

You'll need the right attachment, which is a disc holder and a cutting disc appropriate to the type of metal to be cut. You will also need to clamp down the metal.
A hack-saw is a better tool for the job, or better still, a tube cutter.
Don't forget to wear glasses- metal shards get EVERYWHERE with a power cutting tool of any type.

[Pepper]

I've used it to cut through an exhaust pipe on a car. I did go through some disks but it does work in a pinch.

[sharkfinz]

Wow thanx for the swift replys. I will be using a hacksaw to cut to length, but I need to cut some intriquate notches so I think I'll have to buy a dremel and hopefully it'll do the job. :rasta:

[jimmy8778]

use a hand saw it would be easier, though if you must use the dremel, then i would suggest getting the correct cutting disc for the type of pipe your trying to cut, the cutting drill bit warps the metal sometimes.

[scagster]

Do you have a power drill already? You can use a cutting disk for metal on a normal drill, its just harder to regulate speed on a normal drill versus a dremel.

[stinkyattic]

Wow thanx for the swift replys.
Dude... stoners are WHIZZES with Dremel tools, no pun intended. Creativity + need for custom smoking devices = eventually we will all run out and buy one.
I have two. Cordless and corded. The cordless one sucks sweaty goat sack. Get the plug-in one.

[jimmy8778]

The cordless one sucks sweaty goat sack.
i dont think ive ever heard that combination of words combined before, I must say that it sounds beautiful together.

and i too wouldnt suggest the cordless one, you get more raw power from the raw power of power outlets, not sissy batteries.

[partyguy420]

i have a real nice air powered grinder/cut off tool... but i still use a damn hack saw... probbably due to the fact that... the last thing i cut was only about one inch by one inch by half a inch... and something spining as fast as the damn air tool... is not a very bright idea to hold the metal in your hand... LOL....