Dremel cut-off saw

[Mitcon]

Hey folks,
have been told Dremel's and generic rotary tools just like Dremels make good arrow cut-off saws. If this is true and your after a cheap one the Warehouse have a generic brand (Colt) rotary tool for only $25 in the new/current catalog. I've no idea how good the brand is but they have a 2 year warranty. Damn handy little things for all sorts those rotary tools.

[Uba Tracker]

G'day Mitcon, mate I have one of those generic Dremel wannabe's and it is great, makes a brilliant cut off saw for carbons. I payed about $35 for mine and bought it purely for one job and not surprisingly have used it dozens of times since then. Well worth the tiny investment.
Cheers
Harry

[XTfreak]

G'day Mitcon, mate I have one of those generic Dremel wannabe's and it is great, makes a brilliant cut off saw for carbons. I payed about $35 for mine and bought it purely for one job and not surprisingly have used it dozens of times since then. Well worth the tiny investment.
Same here. A Bunnings $35.00 cheapy works fine for me.
Plus all the accesories fit each machine.
Bill

[NormGunston]

I got a Sus-wok version of a Dremel tool over here and made an arrow cut-off jig. Works ace.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e105/NormGunston/DSC_0023.jpg

[Puk]

Good work Ant,
Thanks for the ideas. :wink:
Puk

[Jon]

Ant, shes a little ripper

anyone got a pic of a bunnings one etc

[Puk]

I got a Sus-wok version of a Dremel tool over here and made an arrow cut-off jig. Works ace.

Ant, is a sus-wok a dodgy implement for frying noodles? How would one cut an arrow with this low-quality pan? :lol:

Puk

I'm sorry, i just can't help myself, can i?

[NormGunston]

Ant, is a sus-wok a dodgy implement for frying noodles? How would one cut an arrow with this low-quality pan?

(From Webster's dictionary):
Sus-wok /suss'wo-k/ n 1 [generic term] an instrument of Asian origin characterised by suspect and or suspicious origins of manufacture.
2 Any Chinese restaurant or dining house found in Adelaide.
Crikey, got me meself a gutful of Sus-wok- feel right suss.

[No eye deer]

That looks better than mine!!!
.I built one from a similar $30 Dremel.
I just had an idea about using one of those can crusher jiggers.Have to have a look at it later.

Mark

[XTfreak]

anyone got a pic of a bunnings one etchttp://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a281/safetyman_1/2002_0101XT0003.jpg
It isnt as flash as Ants.
Cant wait till I get the shop built and get out of the garage.
Its an OZITO I got from Bunnings. Came with all you see, stand, wand, case, and about a million accesories for only $35.00
Bill

[Jon]

bargain
thanks xt freak

[HOOD]

I had a Black'n'decker unit that worked well. That was until the main drive shaft broke :x
Just gotta get a new one and the Bunnings one sound like it would do the trick.

[Jacob Goodwin]

Ant,

Your dremel modification is just about the coolest thing I've seen in a long time!

I'm contemplating my version!!

Jake

[HOOD]

Ant have you got a pic of the other end of your unit.

[rory]

I got a cheapie from Super-Cheap, $30 from memory. Goes great with all the tools, stand, and a flexible wand :wink: :D

[NormGunston]

There are some plans about for a jig that uses a sewing machine motor, which IMO would be the better unit. Do a search on the Mathews site and you'll find it. This bwlow was easy because I had all the gear ('cept some bolts) ready to go.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e105/NormGunston/DSC_0024.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e105/NormGunston/DSC_0019.jpg

[Nathan]

i bought a brand called "Ozito" its great for all round work

[Mitcon]

Sounds like the Ozito (bunnings brand) or some of the others may be the better buy than the one I first listed. The Colt unit from the Warehouse maybe a tad cheaper but doesn't have the flexi-wand and I reckon that would be damn handy.

Maybe I'll use this cheap one to make a permanent cut-off saw and grab one with the wand for everything else. Man, must be so many damn things these tools would be handy for. I'd love to try em for some light-duty handheld routing.

[Friar Tuck]

I used an air powered Metal Cutter bolted in a similar way. Very high speed and cuts all arrows. Arrow Squaring device for finishing and away you go.

Custom Bow press to arrive soon and the Deezlin string jig thereafter. Mmmm whats next...

[NormGunston]

Yep ,as the good Friar suggests, square off your shafts- nock and insert end, then square off the insert as well with the G5 squaring tool. A bit dear, but they're worth it.
Ant

[Jacob Goodwin]

Great news....I have finished building my own version of Ant's Dremel Cut-Off Saw.

It took me about 1 1/2 hours and a little fidgeting but it works well. Best of all....the whole thing cost me less than $7 (exc the knock-off dremel)! HA HA!

Jake

I'll publish photos when I'm completely finished (have some final touches to add)

[Mitcon]

Great stuff, I've just been out in the shed for the last hour doing the exact same thing lol. Not certain I'll show an image of mine as it was just made with some scraps of pine and an old steel rule. I might paint or stain it to make it look a little better, but main thing is it works I guess.

[NormGunston]

Like that clear safety guard, Mitcon. I would install one myself, but I have taken a vow to live life on the edge. Top job, mate.
Ant

[HOOD]

And with a couple of mods it can be used for a cresting machine as well :idea: :)

[Mitcon]

Stained it and made it a little more tidy.
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j29/Mitcon_SA/W_30d_008663a.jpg

[XTfreak]

Good job one and all. Think I will have a go at one once I get home.
Bill

[wazza_X force]

hey guys... i work at a bunnings store. i bought a real dremel because most of the el cheapo brands that we sell from our store are absolute crap...

however, if your looking for a generic one, the ozito rotary tool works a dream... it achieves good rpm and it also has good amounts of torque.

for $35, u get a good tool, plus the flexible drive shaft, and a whole heap of cut-off wheels and sanders with it....

if i didnt have the real dremel, id have one of them...

[ado250]

And to think I was worrying about getting my carbons cut!!!

Great innovation on the cut off saws.

Just one question, how do you deal with all the dust that gets thrown out?

I guess the Mrs vacuum cleaner duct taped to the jig will do just fine :D

Hmmmmm, I have an air powered die grinder perfect for the job :)

[ado250]

Hehehehe, made the dodgiest of the dodge cut off saw, modeled on the fine jigs above but made out of old form work scraps, timber screws, door hinge and U bolts I pinched off my 4x4.

Oh well, as long as it does the job!! :D

Say how do I get pics onto here, good for a laugh!!! :lol:

[XTfreak]

Say how do I get pics onto here, good for a laugh!!!
Look under the topic (POSTING PICTURES FOR DUMMIES.) its in the announcments section of this forum.
Ive actually printed it out cause Iam a sloooowwwww learner.
Bill

[ado250]

Yeeeah Photobucket!! 8)

Ok got it figured. Will post pics of the jig just as soon as I buy the dremel cutoff bit and bolt in the die grinder. :D

Please keep in mind it did only take me 20min to make :oops:

[Kimall]

Dont forget guys that carbon dust is suposed to be worse than Asbestos so wear a proper mask when cutting carbons.
Cheers KIM

[ado250]

Wow really?? :shock:

Nice thing arrows come with a warning on them :roll:

[Kimall]

Not the second hand ones. :D
Cheers KIM

[ado250]

Righto, here goes the pic posting!! :D

Chop off saw:

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l152/ado250/Cutoffclose.jpg

Use this to regulate the air :shock: (little red dial - highly recommended in line before any air tools. Offers control reg simply cannot) after guys at the tool store kindly offered their advice and opinion on using a die grinder married to a mini polishing mop holder married to a cut off disc :shock: :shock: :D Being the total nut for homebrew tools though, the little voice inside said "try it try it!!". Atleast this way a fractured disk might take my face off, but my head will stay firmly attached to my neck :) Out of picture is the vacuum cleaner nozzle secured to the bench, keeps fine black dust out of my nostrils :x :

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l152/ado250/AirReg1.jpg

The rig which inspires the weird and wonderful inventions (or inspires me to steal them!!! :wink: )

Biscuit to come (yipeeeeee!!!):

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l152/ado250/Maverick1.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l152/ado250/Whisker.jpg

The "kit" which offers many hours of hapiness from deep within its bowels:

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l152/ado250/Kit.jpg

Adonis