Bought a dremel multi sort of tool today :-)

by **phiber2** » 27 Jul 2005 15:01

When i finally found the dremel multi at the hardware store i vouldn't imagine
that i would buy anything other than that...

Well after discussing with a salesman i found out that they sold thier own version of the "dremel". That version was about three times cheaper and the attachtment which makes the dremel more mobile ( not very good at english ) was allready included. two years guarantie to

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Well i bought the darn thing and set of home.
This thread is not about the tool i just wan't some tips on how to make picks.
Got the hecksawblades on so on.

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by **Grudge** » 27 Jul 2005 15:34

Congrats on getting a Dremel (or workalike), they are handy tools. I use them to hack up safe locks to make cut-aways, and a ton of other little jobs (some not even lock related ;-)

). The problem is that the Dremel isn't that great for a big grinding job like pick making. From what I have heard, most pick makers seem to prefer a wheel or belt grinder.

You might try using a Dremel to make picks out of Exacto knife blades. They require a LOT less material to remove than hacksaw blades (plus the handle is premade). I am planning on making an Exacto set myself if I ever get any free time (*sigh*). Anyway, good luck and welcome!

by **Chrispy** » 27 Jul 2005 17:30

Semantics I know, but I believe the term is rotary tool. Dremel is a brand name.

by **stick** » 27 Jul 2005 19:53

Well, if you're looking for something cheap, Overstock offers a generic type here. Comes with the generic Dremel tool, flexible shaft attachment, and various bits.

Plus, if you sign up at Overstock auctions here, you'll get a $10 off coupon for use at the shopping site. $35 tool + $1 shipping (for US people) - $10 coupon = very nice deal. If you already have a dremel, there's also a very nice, very LARGE set of cutting wheels, sanding belts, etc. available for $10, free with the coupon. :wink:

The $10 coupon is only available if you sign up by the end of the month though, and the coupon will take a few days to show up in your account (took me two days), and the tool itself is also somewhat low in stock, but there's plenty of stuff on Overstock, just look around. $10 off already heavily discounted items can't be bad. :wink:

[/pro-Overstock rant]

by **phiber2** » 28 Jul 2005 4:57

I know Dremel is a brand name but if i said a rotary tool about 50% wouldn't know what i was talking about

. Atleast that was what i suspected

by **sillyboy** » 28 Jul 2005 5:30

The dremel is a brilliant tool..... I use it alot..... I actually carved a safe pick out of plastic using a dremel

by **phiber2** » 28 Jul 2005 16:58

Made to picks and one tensioner today.
One halvdiamond and one hook.

Haven't been able to open anything with them though... :cry:

I find it kind of hard to start of with lockpicking because when the lock doesn't open i don't know if i have been able to set any of the pins or if it's just one pin left...

That doesn't give me any feedback at all. Any tips for a beginner

by **sirino** » 8 Aug 2005 11:56

phiber2 wrote:Made to picks and one tensioner today.
One halvdiamond and one hook.

Haven't been able to open anything with them though...
I find it kind of hard to start of with lockpicking because when the lock doesn't open i don't know if i have been able to set any of the pins or if it's just one pin left...

That doesn't give me any feedback at all. Any tips for a beginner

Have you got yourself a real cheap padlock and read the MIT guide?

by **Chrispy** » 8 Aug 2005 15:42

sirino wrote:Have you got yourself a real cheap padlock and read the MIT guide?

To tell you the truth, just because it's a cheap padlock, doesn't mean it's easy to pick. I've still got a "Home Security" brand padlock that has resisted my picking charms. It cost me $3.50

by **helix** » 11 Aug 2005 11:38

Chrispy wrote: I've still got a "Home Security" brand padlock that has resisted my picking charms. It cost me $3.50

I know the one, I got two and I couldn't pick them for days!

...made a small, nice fitting tension wrench and POP!

The keyways on those are real restrictive and don't appear to need a smaller tension wrench but both of mine did.

by **Chrispy** » 11 Aug 2005 15:46

helix wrote:
Chrispy wrote: I've still got a "Home Security" brand padlock that has resisted my picking charms. It cost me $3.50

I know the one, I got two and I couldn't pick them for days!

...made a small, nice fitting tension wrench and POP!

The keyways on those are real restrictive and don't appear to need a smaller tension wrench but both of mine did.

Rake or pin pick? I'll get out to the garage tomorrow and make another small wrench..... my friend snapped mine last week :evil:

by **lockstocknbarrel** » 14 Aug 2005 3:48

I have owned 3 dremel tools.
1 corded and 2 cordless
The latest Dremel Cordless is more powerful 35000rpm and has a battery monitor to tell the state of charge, great tool for under car dashboards unzipping lock bolts on car ignitions..

by **stick** » 14 Aug 2005 17:36

Forget what I said about that Overstock thing: it sucks. I sent it back a few days ago for a refund because it just sucks. The flex shaft is horribly designed, the speed control doesn't work, and it's hard to even get it to stay on. The two screws on the sides that are supposed to control whatever pop off easily; first time one fell off, I saw a spring I thought was loose, so I touched it and zapped my arm with whatever's coming out of those wall sockets here in the US... Arm was twitchy, thumb was sore for quite a while. :oops:

So yeah, it sucks. Managed to make one decent pick with it before I sent it back. And just today, got a new Dremel 400 XPR from Walmart.

(compared to standard Southord small hook, which I haven't touched in mooonths)

by **Mad Mick** » 14 Aug 2005 18:48

stick wrote:I saw a spring I thought was loose, so I touched it and zapped my arm with whatever's coming out of those wall sockets here in the US...

You got pwned by the local electricity provider.(110V) :shock:

Good job you're not in the UK...240V.

Bought a dremel multi sort of tool today :-)

Bought a dremel multi sort of tool today :-)

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