Cheapest dremel for thin metal?

[Octavialicious]

Hey all, I need to drill out a section out of the bottom of my Air 540 case. I was looking to find a cheap dremel to do it under $40 on amazon, but I'm not too sure what would work.

 

Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks!

[bob345]

cut or drill? you dont want to use a dremel for drilling things. they are only made for grinding and cutting.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Ryobi-5-5-Amp-Variable-Certified-Refurbished/dp/B0187TH9RC/ref=sr_1_1?s=power-hand-tools&ie=UTF8&qid=1458002253&sr=1-1&keywords=ryobi+drill 

 

if you want to drill holes, get this and a set of drill bits like this

 

http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DW1354-14-Piece-Titanium-Drill/dp/B0045PQ762/ref=sr_1_3?s=power-hand-tools&ie=UTF8&qid=1458002313&sr=1-3&keywords=drill+bits

[Mug]

Why not rent a tool?

[W-L]

6 minutes ago, Octavialicious said:

Hey all, I need to drill out a section out of the bottom of my Air 540 case. I was looking to find a cheap dremel to do it under $40 on amazon, but I'm not too sure what would work.

Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks!

 

For a Dremel or rotary tools there are some fairly cheapy ones like theses which can get the job done, but I would recommend getting some good quality cutting discs that are good quality as those are what will make the most difference.

 

http://www.amazon.com/WEN-2307-Variable-100-Piece-Accessories/dp/B00A8DXKXS/ref=sr_1_2?s=power-hand-tools&ie=UTF8&qid=1458002324&sr=1-2

[Octavialicious]

2 minutes ago, bob345 said:

cut or drill? you dont want to use a dremel for drilling things. they are only made for grinding and cutting.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Ryobi-5-5-Amp-Variable-Certified-Refurbished/dp/B0187TH9RC/ref=sr_1_1?s=power-hand-tools&ie=UTF8&qid=1458002253&sr=1-1&keywords=ryobi+drill 

 

if you want to drill holes, get this and a set of drill bits like this

 

http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DW1354-14-Piece-Titanium-Drill/dp/B0045PQ762/ref=sr_1_3?s=power-hand-tools&ie=UTF8&qid=1458002313&sr=1-3&keywords=drill+bits

I'm stupid, I mean I want to cut a piece of metal out 

 

Kind of like this https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RAXbo7SY5Tc/hqdefault.jpg

[Octavialicious]

Just now, W-L said:

 

For a Dremel or rotary tools there are some fairly cheapy ones like theses which can get the job done, but I would recommend getting some good quality cutting discs that are good quality as those are what will make the most difference.

 

http://www.amazon.com/WEN-2307-Variable-100-Piece-Accessories/dp/B00A8DXKXS/ref=sr_1_2?s=power-hand-tools&ie=UTF8&qid=1458002324&sr=1-2

Thank you, it has all of the circle cutter things right?

[bob345]

1 minute ago, Octavialicious said:

I'm stupid, I mean I want to cut a piece of metal out 

 

Kind of like this https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RAXbo7SY5Tc/hqdefault.jpg

Alright, in that case the kit mentioned above should work quite well.

[Octavialicious]

4 minutes ago, Mug said:

Why not rent a tool?

where would you even rent one? They are cheap so I don't think they are for rent usually 

[W-L]

3 minutes ago, Octavialicious said:

Thank you, it has all of the circle cutter things right?

They have those sand paper ones for super thin cutting widths but I usually recommend to get some decent reinforced cutting wheels or discs as they don't tend to break or shatter as easily when going through metal. That being said it would be a good idea to wear safety glasses with theses as those little pieces fly everywhere if it does break.

[Octavialicious]

2 minutes ago, W-L said:

They have those sand paper ones for super thin cutting widths but I usually recommend to get some decent reinforced cutting wheels or discs as they don't tend to break or shatter as easily when going through metal. That being said it would be a good idea to wear safety glasses with theses as those little pieces fly everywhere if it does break.

Like http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004UDH9?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER ? 

[W-L]

Just now, Octavialicious said:

Like http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004UDH9?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER ? 

Yes those look like the ones. 

[ThomasD]

That Wen tool is probably fine for what you want to do.  But if it were me I'd spend a little more and get this

 

http://www.amazon.com/Dremel-4000-2-30-120-Volt-Variable/dp/B002L3RUVG/ref=sr_1_3?s=power-hand-tools&ie=UTF8&qid=1458003171&sr=1-3&keywords=dremel

 

When buying utility tools get the best quality you can afford - if you only use it occasionally you'll have it for the rest of your life, and once you have it you will find uses for it.

 

As noted, use the reinforced fiber cut-off wheels.  You will also be more satisfied with your results if you cut a little inside your lines, then use files (flat for flats, rounded for curves) to finalize the job.