I just picked up the cutting wheels below and they did cut through a broken tap so they appear to do a good job so far. And it didn’t shatter like many of the cutting wheels I have used in the past.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00004UDH3/ref=ppx_yo_mob_b_track_package_o0_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1 +1 on the cordless option. I just picked one up to replace a corded model and cordless is the way to go. Robert Tilley San Diego, CA Sent from my iPhone > On May 19, 2021, at 10:12 AM, Paul Brodek <pcb.ha...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > I slip with a hand file a heckuva lot more than I do with a Dremel. > > And the Dremel leaves so much less to finish after the cut. Sometimes it just > takes a few twists with some sandpaper. > > I don't have a lot of Honjo tubular struts, but I've got a couple/few, and > snips/cutters don't make any sense there. Dremel or hacksaw. > > The key Dremel heaven is to use a rechargeable Dremel, no cord to get in the > way or limit travel. > > And that's all I have to say about that.... > > Paul Brodek > Hillsdale, NJ USA > > > > > >> On Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 12:05:42 PM UTC-4 bicycler...@gmail.com wrote: >> Are you set on using a dremel for cutting and finishing? >> I use a pair of bolt cutters and a bench top belt sander with good results. >> I just worry about operating spinny, cutty tools so near a (presumably) >> beautiful paint job. It's of course more work to fit them, cut them, take >> them off, finish the edges and then reinstall, but maybe I'm just one to >> take the scenic route. >> If I'm in a "hurry" I'll cut with the bolt cutters and finish with a hand >> file, leaving the strut mounted to the fender but not mounted to the frame >> eyelet. >> All the same, if you're handy with the Dremel and trust that you won't nick >> the paint, I've always enjoyed using a flex shaft attachment, as it's easier >> to articulate with. >> Best of luck! >> -Addison >> >> >>> On Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 7:50:11 PM UTC-7 Jim S. wrote: >>> Hi all, I'm fixing to cut some fender stays and rack struts with my Dremel >>> rotary. >>> >>> Wow, there are an incredible number of attachment options. It's rather >>> paralyzing. >>> >>> I'd be grateful if you could recommend (1) a Dremel attachment for cutting >>> stays or struts, and (2) an attachment for smoothing out the sharp edges >>> after the cuts. >>> >>> Thanks for any information. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/6c893c16-24f8-49f0-8c0e-94b77b1b97b0n%40googlegroups.com. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/32C09E50-55FB-4117-BDA0-90530BB7C969%40gmail.com.
