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FormerNavalPerson reacted to Don9of11 in Dremel 200 - Any good for a basic ship build? January 13, 2017

Generally I like working with out the dremel. I find when I do detail work I like a tool that is about the size of a pen or pencil and I can control the amount of pressure I use. I guess because I can feel the wood and it's resistance to my pressure. A dremel is a little bigger and much heavier thus making it a little awkward and the feedback of the motor makes it almost impossible to feel the wood. There are some clever jigs that have been created that employ the dremel for a miniature lathe to a router. There is nothing wrong with your dremel, it's always a nice tool to have in your shipyard.
FormerNavalPerson got a reaction from ShevljaginP in Dremel 200 - Any good for a basic ship build? January 12, 2017

Hi. I am just starting out in shipbuilding, and like many others have the Amati 'Lady Nelson' cutter in mind. I don't have the kit yet, but am looking at what tools I might need, and in particular whether I can re-purpose those I have already.

I do have the Dremel 200, which is a basic 2-speed, corded tool. Would this be of any use? I wonder if the cord might be awkward for fine work. Perhaps I might be better with a simple non-powered hand drill?

And then there are the fittings. I guess some fine drill bits would be the main use for this tool for a simpler model like the LN? Other posts I have read talk about buying a chuck, or collets, etc. Bit over my head just now. Any advice would be welcome please, especially if it is simple

Thanks,

Ray II
FormerNavalPerson got a reaction from mtaylor in Dremel 200 - Any good for a basic ship build? January 12, 2017

Thanks guys for all these really useful replies. I drifted off for a spell there, and came back to find all these nice posts. I will need to do a daily check!
FormerNavalPerson got a reaction from Canute in Dremel 200 - Any good for a basic ship build? January 11, 2017

Thanks guys for all these really useful replies. I drifted off for a spell there, and came back to find all these nice posts. I will need to do a daily check!
FormerNavalPerson got a reaction from Chuck Seiler in Dremel 200 - Any good for a basic ship build? January 8, 2017

So, that's a "Yes" then?
FormerNavalPerson got a reaction from HIPEXEC in Dremel 200 - Any good for a basic ship build? December 23, 2016

Thanks Rich. That sounds like really wise advice. So, get some kind of manual drill for work on the main model.
FormerNavalPerson got a reaction from cristikc in Dremel 200 - Any good for a basic ship build? December 23, 2016

Hi. I am just starting out in shipbuilding, and like many others have the Amati 'Lady Nelson' cutter in mind. I don't have the kit yet, but am looking at what tools I might need, and in particular whether I can re-purpose those I have already.

I do have the Dremel 200, which is a basic 2-speed, corded tool. Would this be of any use? I wonder if the cord might be awkward for fine work. Perhaps I might be better with a simple non-powered hand drill?

And then there are the fittings. I guess some fine drill bits would be the main use for this tool for a simpler model like the LN? Other posts I have read talk about buying a chuck, or collets, etc. Bit over my head just now. Any advice would be welcome please, especially if it is simple

Thanks,

Ray II
FormerNavalPerson got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Dremel 200 - Any good for a basic ship build? December 23, 2016

Thanks Jack. I am very much counting on the build log to help me along. Happily, there are lots of previous and current build logs for Lady Nelson, so plenty of good advice and practice there too. Looking forward to 2017.
FormerNavalPerson got a reaction from Jack12477 in Dremel 200 - Any good for a basic ship build? December 23, 2016

So, that's a "Yes" then?
FormerNavalPerson got a reaction from mtaylor in Dremel 200 - Any good for a basic ship build? December 23, 2016

So, that's a "Yes" then?
FormerNavalPerson got a reaction from mtaylor in Dremel 200 - Any good for a basic ship build? December 23, 2016

Thanks Jack. I am very much counting on the build log to help me along. Happily, there are lots of previous and current build logs for Lady Nelson, so plenty of good advice and practice there too. Looking forward to 2017.
FormerNavalPerson got a reaction from mtaylor in Dremel 200 - Any good for a basic ship build? December 23, 2016

Thanks everyone. I think that gives me a plan.

1. Get a pin vise (+ the other very basic items, like a vice, hammer, knife, etcetera)
2. Start building and let the process drive the ongoing tools requirement, including uses for my current Dremel

Result.
FormerNavalPerson got a reaction from mtaylor in Dremel 200 - Any good for a basic ship build? December 23, 2016

Thanks Rich. That sounds like really wise advice. So, get some kind of manual drill for work on the main model.
FormerNavalPerson got a reaction from mtdoramike in Dremel 200 - Any good for a basic ship build? December 23, 2016

So, that's a "Yes" then?
FormerNavalPerson got a reaction from Altduck in Dremel 200 - Any good for a basic ship build? December 22, 2016

Thanks everyone. I think that gives me a plan.

1. Get a pin vise (+ the other very basic items, like a vice, hammer, knife, etcetera)
2. Start building and let the process drive the ongoing tools requirement, including uses for my current Dremel

Result.
FormerNavalPerson got a reaction from Altduck in Dremel 200 - Any good for a basic ship build? December 22, 2016

Thanks Jack. I am very much counting on the build log to help me along. Happily, there are lots of previous and current build logs for Lady Nelson, so plenty of good advice and practice there too. Looking forward to 2017.
FormerNavalPerson got a reaction from Altduck in Dremel 200 - Any good for a basic ship build? December 22, 2016

So, that's a "Yes" then?
FormerNavalPerson got a reaction from Canute in Dremel 200 - Any good for a basic ship build? December 22, 2016

So, that's a "Yes" then?
FormerNavalPerson got a reaction from Canute in Dremel 200 - Any good for a basic ship build? December 22, 2016

Thanks Jack. I am very much counting on the build log to help me along. Happily, there are lots of previous and current build logs for Lady Nelson, so plenty of good advice and practice there too. Looking forward to 2017.
FormerNavalPerson got a reaction from Canute in Dremel 200 - Any good for a basic ship build? December 22, 2016

Thanks everyone. I think that gives me a plan.

1. Get a pin vise (+ the other very basic items, like a vice, hammer, knife, etcetera)
2. Start building and let the process drive the ongoing tools requirement, including uses for my current Dremel

Result.
FormerNavalPerson got a reaction from Canute in Dremel 200 - Any good for a basic ship build? December 22, 2016

Thanks Rich. That sounds like really wise advice. So, get some kind of manual drill for work on the main model.
FormerNavalPerson got a reaction from Canute in Dremel 200 - Any good for a basic ship build? December 22, 2016

Hi. I am just starting out in shipbuilding, and like many others have the Amati 'Lady Nelson' cutter in mind. I don't have the kit yet, but am looking at what tools I might need, and in particular whether I can re-purpose those I have already.

I do have the Dremel 200, which is a basic 2-speed, corded tool. Would this be of any use? I wonder if the cord might be awkward for fine work. Perhaps I might be better with a simple non-powered hand drill?

And then there are the fittings. I guess some fine drill bits would be the main use for this tool for a simpler model like the LN? Other posts I have read talk about buying a chuck, or collets, etc. Bit over my head just now. Any advice would be welcome please, especially if it is simple

Thanks,

Ray II
FormerNavalPerson reacted to mtdoramike in Dremel 200 - Any good for a basic ship build? December 22, 2016

No way, this Dremel tool has no place in ship modeling, it's a piece of crap and completely worthless. So I'll take it off your hands, send it to me and I'll do my best to test it thoroughly for the next year or three to make sure it's worthy, before I send it back to you. Oh yeah, better send a bunch of those no good worthless attachments and bits with it just in case I can get it to half way perform like a decent rotary tool.

mike
FormerNavalPerson got a reaction from Jack12477 in Dremel 200 - Any good for a basic ship build? December 22, 2016

Thanks Jack. I am very much counting on the build log to help me along. Happily, there are lots of previous and current build logs for Lady Nelson, so plenty of good advice and practice there too. Looking forward to 2017.
FormerNavalPerson reacted to Jack12477 in Dremel 200 - Any good for a basic ship build? December 22, 2016

Also open a build log here for whatever model you choose to build. You will be able to get plenty of helpful advice as you progress along with the model. Good luck.

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