Dremel tool for smoothing the Rolling Lock

[jayharley]

Recently there has been quite a bit of discussion about using a Dremel Tool for "smoothing out" the rolling lock.

Please let me know of an internet site to purchase a Dremel Tool and what accessories are best to purchase at the same time. I haven't owned a Dremel Tool since I was a kid making "slot cars". Wow, that was a long time ago! Thanks in advance.

 

[glockman99]

Sears also sells their version of the Dremel Moto-Tool (Craftsman), so you might want to check there.

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[Pete Reiff]

You can use either White or Red jewlers rouge for polishing on a hard felt wheel.

I have been using it for over 20 years with excellant results.

you might try www.Brownells. com or Jantz Supply.

Clean parts with rubbing alcohol, lightly oil, reassemble.

 

[jayharley]

Pete Reiff: Thanks for the info. I can't seem to contect to Brownells web site. Any suggestions?

 

[Pete Reiff]

I don't know why you can't connect with them.
www.Brownells.com works for me, maybe server was down or something 'mputer that I don't understand.

Glad the sources might have helped a little.

 

[Latebound]

You should be able to find a Dremel tool at a local store: Home Depot, Target, WalMart, etc.

The kit I have came with a hard case, router guide thingy, flexi-shaft thingy, and a pretty good assortment of cutting, grinding, and polishing wheels. If I remember correctly, the total cost was around $60-$70. Polishing compound is extra, but only costs a couple of bucks for a lifetime supply.

You can save a few dollars by getting a two speed or single speed model(not worth it IMHO) or by getting an off-brand model(not sure one way or the other).

What attachments you should get depends on what you plan to do with it, but the attachments that come standard should be fine for most tasks.

-Latebound

 

[SIFU1A]

hey try a pawn shop - got a dremel almost brand new, w/a bunch of attatchments (25+) and those little babys are high - i paid $50 for the whole thing, not bad, IMHO - i think i have seen the corded versions at home depot for $40 or so, but doesnt come w/many attatchments, ya gotta buy them - anyway good luck


sifu

 

[cpirtle]

I've been using a Dremel for years and still don't have all of the attachments.

Here is the best to start with IMO:

Variable speed corded (2 if you plan to buy a lot of accessories and really get involved)

Workbench hanging unit (for hanging the dremel upside down)

Flexible Dremel extension

As many bits as you can afford, I made a stand recently to hold all of my bits and I had to drill almost 200 holes, many are duplicates but you'll use them all at some point.

A box to hold all of the sanding, grinding and buffing wheels you'll aquire.

Cool things to get also;

Dremel Vise, cool little attachment to clamp your Dremel in so that you can use both hands to work. Pivots up and down and 360 deg.

Dremel Router (Great for G-10)

Dremel Drill Press

Did I say a spare dremel?

Have fun but I would recomend practicing a bit before tearing into a good knife. I recently butchered a good one by tinkering too much, and I've been doing this as an avid hobbyist for years.

I once read in a gun magazine where a very popular gun smith said "The worst thing to happen to the gun industry was the invention of the Dremel tool" applies to knives as well. I have seen many guns at a show since reading that quote that showed obvious signs of a visit to the dremel butcher.

Here are a couple I did with the Dremel, not REKAT's but all I have ready to post right now.

Have fun and wear goggles or glasses

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[jayharley]

Thanks to everyone for their help. A new Dremel is in my future.

cpirtle: Your work looks really great. Very impressive. Thanks for sharing them.