Scratching a blade while buffing with Dremel. Solution?

MTHall720 · Jun 25, 2011

Where I live there is just no way to have a wheel buffer that needs to be secured on a table or something so I am using my Dremel on a few pieces which I want to work on. Problem is sometimes the tool tends to slip. This happened the other day with the result being a scratch on the blade. Is there a plastic or rubber piece that can be slid on over the top part where you insert whatever it is you want to use for sharpening? Sorry to say I don't know what the right word is for this so this may be a little too vague. I can take a pic if I am not being clear enough.

Thanks everyone.

cutter17 · Jun 25, 2011

I don't know of a rubber piece to cover the fitting. It is a good idea though! One thing I found that helps me to better control the Dremel is the Flex Shaft attachment. With it I can get a better hold and the tool does not slip as much, if any at all.

MTHall720 · Jun 25, 2011

Thanks very much. I never thought of that. I will check for the model number of my Dremel. Saw some on eBay after your post. Looks like maybe around 20.00 dollars or so should cover it.

slapper · Jun 25, 2011

cutter17 said:
I don't know of a rubber piece to cover the fitting. It is a good idea though! One thing I found that helps me to better control the Dremel is the Flex Shaft attachment. With it I can get a better hold and the tool does not slip as much, if any at all.

Those flex shafts are great. They eliminate the gyroscopic effect of the motor.

rjdankert · Jun 25, 2011

flexshaft. maybe try some tape on the collet.

Poez · Jun 25, 2011

I usually use some masking tape. Painter's tape, or electrical. Or combination...

ono724 · Jun 25, 2011

I like using those vacuum suction base vises to hold my knives. That way I can use two hands to control the dremel..Great suggestions above, as well!

Obsessed with Edges · Jun 26, 2011

rjdankert said:
flexshaft. maybe try some tape on the collet.

^This. On both points. The flexshaft is a lot easier to control, lighter and a lot less cumbersome, which saves the hands some fatigue. And some tape around the collet will take care of the potential scratch hazard.