Mike 1017 Posted March 1 Posted March 1 I need some advice. My full size Dremel is not very good for polishing the RPMs are just too high. I have been looking at one of those battery powered ones, but I can't find any that has buffing pads or buffing wheels. Thanks Mike
Belugawrx Posted March 1 Posted March 1 I'm using this rechargeable, takes all the dremel bits...and the variable speed can be selected in between clicks to get it down to about 1500-2000 rpm ...perfect for polishing....around $70.00 everywhere...($65 on the jungle website) 1
Mark Posted March 1 Posted March 1 The battery ones I have seen spin pretty fast too. If you slow it down by putting in mostly-used batteries, it won't have enough muscle to do any polishing. A single speed tool with an external speed control unit will let the tool speed drop to near zero. You can't use the external speed control with a tool that already has one built in, so you'd need a single speed tool. I don't think Dremel makes a single-speed tool anymore, but Harbor Freight might still have one. I believe they offer the external control unit also.
Mike 1017 Posted March 2 Author Posted March 2 (edited) Just thinking. Would a Rheostat work? Amazon.com : AC Variable Speed Controller, 120V~220V 15A 4000W SCR Voltage Controller for Router Fan Electric Motor Rheostat : Tools & Home Improvement Edited March 2 by Mike 1017 wrong word 1
Belugawrx Posted March 2 Posted March 2 If the tool doesn't have variable speed,a rheostat should work, if it does, there is a risk of burning out the tool prematurely....
oldcarfan Posted March 3 Posted March 3 I have the two-speed Dremel battery unit and even on low, it's a bit too fast for some uses. It melts the plastic if I'm not careful.
slusher Posted March 3 Posted March 3 I had a battery Dremel and it was slow I used it to cut steel axles kept getting slower and gave it to the trash guys..
Mike 1017 Posted March 3 Author Posted March 3 My main problem is that when I use my Dremel is that it rips of the paint as soon as the buffing pad hits the paint. No matter how much wax I put on the surface and dunk the pad into water. Thanks for all of your suggestions. It means a lot to me. Mike 21 hours ago, Belugawrx said: If the tool doesn't have variable speed,a rheostat should work, if it does, there is a risk of burning out the tool prematurely.... Would the tool burn out at slow speed? 1
Belugawrx Posted March 3 Posted March 3 (edited) only if it is already a variable speed tool The reason yours is burning through paint is it's rpm are too high Edited March 3 by Belugawrx
Mike 1017 Posted March 3 Author Posted March 3 19 minutes ago, Belugawrx said: only if it is already a variable speed tool The reason yours is burning through paint is it's rpm are too high The lowest RPM one that I can find is 5000rpm That is the same RPM as my Dremel. IMO the best way for me to go is to buy a Rheostat Thanks Mike
Mike 1017 Posted March 3 Author Posted March 3 On 3/1/2025 at 11:32 AM, RW033 said: You can buy jewellery buffers on Amazon to fit the dremel I did buy some of the" Best Buffers in the world" LOL
Belugawrx Posted March 3 Posted March 3 51 minutes ago, Mike 1017 said: The lowest RPM one that I can find is 5000rpm That is the same RPM as my Dremel. IMO the best way for me to go is to buy a Rheostat Thanks Mike Well, like I said some days ago, The one I showed will go down to 1500 rpm ....cordless rechargeable, just what you were looking for....
Belugawrx Posted March 3 Posted March 3 Just did a quick polish stripe on the middle of the roof of this '61 at low speed with Novus #2... Now,... I can't see this tool cutting thru a steel axle...it's not meant for that..... low speed low torque ! But as far as polishing and drilling distributors without melted plastic build up...it's perfect for me.
1930fordpickup Posted March 4 Posted March 4 Where do you get those buffing pads or what ever they are called?
Belugawrx Posted March 4 Posted March 4 3 hours ago, 1930fordpickup said: Where do you get those buffing pads or what ever they are called? Amazon
mcs1056 Posted March 4 Posted March 4 I have this. It can spin VERY slow (250 RPM). There are several similar to it, and I picked this one because it comes with a quick-change pin vise. I dont trust anything spinning fast near plastic, so I got this for drilling. I will use it to apply polish, too. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK1D7LCC?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
Mike 1017 Posted March 4 Author Posted March 4 I bought them from a Jewelers Tool website. I don't have the packaging anymore, but I did not see From China. I think!! Mike
Mike 1017 Posted March 4 Author Posted March 4 21 hours ago, Belugawrx said: Just did a quick polish stripe on the middle of the roof of this '61 at low speed with Novus #2... Now,... I can't see this tool cutting thru a steel axle...it's not meant for that..... low speed low torque ! But as far as polishing and drilling distributors without melted plastic build up...it's perfect for me. Don't take this wrong. If you can do it so, can I. I have 2 bodies curing so I will definitely try it again Thanks Mike 1
Mike C Posted March 6 Posted March 6 On 3/4/2025 at 8:14 AM, mcs1056 said: I have this. It can spin VERY slow (250 RPM). There are several similar to it, and I picked this one because it comes with a quick-change pin vise. I dont trust anything spinning fast near plastic, so I got this for drilling. I will use it to apply polish, too. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK1D7LCC?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title I have a similar one to that. I also got it the same way as all the other reviewers, I belong to Amazon Vine (that means for FREE).
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