Dremel vs Drill

[Babybreau]

In reading Saroj's thread about drilling holes in bagels, I noticed a lot of you have Dremels.

In making bird toys, which option is better?
Why use a Dremel vs a drill?
Are you only talking about the BRAND NAME Dremel for your drill or do you mean an actual dremel.

I would think a regular small drill with several different bits would be more than enough to do what needed to be done in making toys for your fids. Am I wrong?

Please help me unmuddle my confuddled noggin!!

 

[Babybreau]

anyone?

 

[ThatDarnBird]

I was confused at first too. Dremel is brand name that makes a small rotary tool you can use with all sorts of attachments. There are other similar ones in different brands. I think it depends on what you want it for and what it most comfortable for you. The Dremel is probably the more popular brand.

 

[TITANIS]

Dremels and other high speed rotary tools are more often used for precision work, especially in arts and crafts. They operate at much higher rotational speeds and are great for cutting through dense materials. Drills tend to be larger and much slower but work great for renovation and construction. Use whatever you feel is best for the job at hand. It's as much a personal choice as it is a selection based on application.

 

[GG.]

all my rotary tools are the Dremel brand, I have had others but do prefer the Dremel.

I am also probably not the one to answer your question, as I collect tools much like some people collect knick knacks!

I like my dremel for more detailed things, I am more likely to grab the drill (Dewalt here) if I just need to put a hole in something

As Titanis said, it is really more of a matter of preference.

 

[The Wooden Parrot]

OK, I'm a wood worker/carver and I have both a Dremel (The REAL Dremel) and a good drill. For precision small projects the Dremel is great. Easy to hold and use, Other brands of this type of tool should work fine. If your makeing med. to small toys this is what you want. For BIG stuff you will want a drill. It can take a much larger bit them a Dremel and has more power. Big chunks of wood for Macaws are best drilled with a full size drill. Be sure to clamp the wood to a work bench first or you might have them zipping across the room and wear safty glasses!

 

[Babybreau]

Thanks everyone. I figured it was the brand name as well as the tool. I know I need to get either one of the other and will have to keep an eye for what's on sale

 

[TITANIS]

Thanks everyone. I figured it was the brand name as well as the tool. I know I need to get either one of the other and will have to keep an eye for what's on sale

If there's a choice of only one, I would get a Dremel or other rotary tool. The ease of handling, number of attachments, range of applications, incredible precision and overall ability to remove material has no equal in a hardware repertoire.

 

[M.C Bird Rescue]

I use a Drill. I am dangerous with hand tools.

 

[GG.]

I use a Drill. I am dangerous with hand tools.

I can be - I am just creative with my 'mistakes' and good with a bandage

 

[Saemma]

This is a very interesting thread. Glad Babyreau posted it.

 

[Renae]

I don't like drills after an incident, but it's the only thing I have to put holes in toys.

 

[GG.]

I don't like drills after an incident, but it's the only thing I have to put holes in toys.

you can get a hand drill that operates by a hand crank - that's the first drill that my Dad let me use when I was younger and to my surprise, it worked quite well!

 

[TITANIS]

I don't like drills after an incident, but it's the only thing I have to put holes in toys.

I want to emphasize what Barbara posted earlier that whatever power tool anyone decides to use even if it's for a small, fast job, always wear safety goggles. Anything can happen and it will when you don't expect it.

 

[ThatDarnBird]

Safety goggles= $5 Keeping your original eyeballs= Priceless.

Also remember Renae's drilled finger. Use a vise, don't hold it with your (or anybody elses) hand.

 

[GG.]

I want to emphasize what Barbara posted earlier that whatever power tool anyone decides to use even if it's for a small, fast job, always where safety goggles. Anything can happen and it will when you don't expect it.

any job just about needs safety glasses - learned that the hard way pulling up the carpet here - good reminder Titanis

 

[Renae]

you can get a hand drill that operates by a hand crank - that's the first drill that my Dad let me use when I was younger and to my surprise, it worked quite well!

That's a good idea. I should go to the hardware and see if they have any.

I want to emphasize what Barbara posted earlier that whatever power tool anyone decides to use even if it's for a small, fast job, always where safety goggles. Anything can happen and it will when you don't expect it.

Note to self: I will buy goggles too!

Safety goggles= $5 Keeping your original eyeballs= Priceless.

Also remember Renae's drilled finger. Use a vise, don't hold it with your (or anybody elses) hand.

Seriously, lesson learned. I will never do that one again!

 

[JLcribber]

Always clamp your work down to a table or work bench so it can't get away on you. Putting it in a vise is also a good idea.

 

[birdman78]

I have both a Dremel Lithium cordless and a drill. I am using my Dremel 90% of the time. I love the different bits you can use. And the hi speed gets the job done faster.
Here is the Dremel I have and LOVE.
Dremel Stylus? / Model: 1100

 

[GG.]

I have both a Dremel Lithium cordless and a drill. I am using my Dremel 90% of the time. I love the different bits you can use. And the hi speed gets the job done faster.
Here is the Dremel I have and LOVE.
Dremel Stylus? / Model: 1100

handy isn't it?? I love mine too