{"id":470,"date":"2021-08-02T12:34:23","date_gmt":"2021-08-02T12:34:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mainlywoodwork.com\/?p=470"},"modified":"2022-02-22T17:51:20","modified_gmt":"2022-02-22T17:51:20","slug":"how-to-cut-metal-with-dremel-like-a-professional","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mainlywoodwork.com\/how-to-cut-metal-with-dremel-like-a-professional\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Cut Metal With A Dremel – A Simple Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cutting metal can be daunting at first. Sparks will be flying, cutting is fairly slow compared to wood and it can feel like the cutting wheel is about to break at any moment. A Dremel might seem a little small and powerless for doing cuts in metal. But I can assure you that the Dremel does come in handy sometimes exactly for this job. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A Dremel can cut most types of metal. It uses 38mm cutting discs or smaller to make detailed cuts in metal. The Dremel is best used for cutting small pieces of metal, like screws, small pipes, and is also useful for getting into cramped spaces when cutting. The Dremel will have a hard time cutting thick pieces of metal or hardened steel.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A Dremel can cut metal. But it is a bit tricky to trust the power and stability of the Dremel at the start. Like I said before, the cutting wheels are sometimes so thin that it feels like they can shatter at any moment. So let’s get into it and start cutting some metal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To cut metal with a Dremel you have to put on safety gear. When the safety gear is on you can secure your metal piece in a vice. Now insert the cutting bit into the Dremel, set the rpm from 25 000 to 35 000, and turn the power on. Slowly move the cutting disc onto the metal piece and carefully apply some pressure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When cutting metal with a Dremel, there will be sparks that come flying in many directions (Aluminum does not create sparks when being cut). These sparks are small pieces of metal that are being burnt up by the friction from the cutting. The spark is mostly harmless but you should wear safety goggles\/visor, full sleeve shirts, pants, and optionally when cutting metal with the Dremel.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It is also best to do the cutting in a well-ventilated area where there are no potentially flammable materials. For example, don’t do the cutting right beside your gasoline tank. <\/p>\n\n\n\nHow to Cut Metal With A Dremel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Safety Gear Needed for Cutting Metal With A Dremel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n