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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

How to Cut Metal With A Dremel<\/h2>\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\n

Safety Gear Needed for Cutting Metal With A Dremel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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1. Safety Goggles or Safety Visor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Safety goggles are a must-have when cutting metal with a Dremel.  Cutting discs can break and metal pieces can come flying at your face. Your eyes are one of the most fragile parts of your body. Optimally you should use a Safety Visor, this is in my opinion better than goggles since they can cover your whole face and even neck when cutting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Gloves<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In general, gloves and power tools do not match that well<\/strong>, because the gloves can get caught up in the moving parts of the tool and become a security risk. But when cutting metal with a Dremel, I personally choose to use gloves to protect my hands from sparks and hot metal.<\/strong> Decide what works for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A tool like a Dremel might still be able to do some harm if your glove gets caught up in the cutting bit. But it\u2019s not nearly as powerful as something like an angle grinder for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Hearing Protectors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Dremel produces a great deal of sound. So it is a good practice to always use Hearing protectors. If you want to use earmuffs or earbuds is up to you. As long as you protect those precious ears of yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Covering Bottom And Top<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It is a good idea to wear a long-sleeved sweater or shirt and pants when cutting metal. Sparks are flying in all directions and some of them can actually burn your skin if they hit you. Most of the sparks are harmless and they will burn out before they can hurt you. But some will hurt a little bit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Steel Toe Shoes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Steel Toe Shoes are general safety gear whenever working with power tools and metal. Now, the chances are fairly low of you actually letting go of the Dremel and it hitting your shoes when cutting but as a good rule, we should always use Steel Toe Shoes when cutting metal with a Dremel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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