Dremel for case prep?

TheDutchman19 · January 4, 2013, 01:02 AM

Has anyone seen an adaptor that allows you to put your case prep bits and tools in a Dremel? I don't like how a 90 degree handle of a drill feels when doing those tasks. Is there a straight handheld drill motor that anyone has used?

10 Spot Terminator · January 4, 2013, 09:06 AM

Just google up Dremel tool chucks. Anything you could chuck up in a small drill will work.

serf 'rett · January 4, 2013, 10:47 AM

Dremil tool is high speed but low torque. You may get it to work, but if you apply much pressure, it may not work for long. I use dremil tools for everything from wood carving to polishing feed ramps to sharpening lawn mower blades; however, I understand the limitations of this small tool.

A drill motor is designed for heavier loads. Ideally you would find some way of securing the drill.

**Unclenick** · January 4, 2013, 11:11 AM

Agree. The Dremel is the wrong speed/torque combination. What you want is an straight handle electric screw driver. Low speed and high torque. Fit it with a hex bit chuck (a cheaper one can be had if your tools don't need a 3/8" capacity).

Magnum Wheel Man · January 4, 2013, 11:16 AM

understand it's not an answer to you question, but I use an RCBS case prep center... allows me to do a couple jobs at the same time, since it has multiple heads

elkslayer4x5 · January 4, 2013, 11:28 AM

You can secure your drill motor by wrapping a length of nylon webbing around it and clamping in a vise, or by screwing drywall screws into a piece of wood.

tobnpr · January 4, 2013, 12:01 PM

Far too high-speed...
Case prep is done by hand, or variable speed drills/screwdrivers on low rpm settings ( same a "case prep centers")

You're gonna risk removing too much material in a nanosecond at those speeds...

wogpotter · January 4, 2013, 03:28 PM

An electric screwdriver is a much better tool to do this fairly slow &with a bucket load of torque. Just get whatever one you like & a 1/4" chuck adaptor to hex shaft from Lowes or Home Depot.

oneoldsap · January 4, 2013, 08:30 PM

I use a B&D cordless screwdriver , with a Lyman case prep kit . Works like a charm ! The Dremel is definately not the tool for the job .

January 4, 2013, 01:02 AM	#1
TheDutchman19 Member Join Date: August 30, 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 71	Dremel for case prep? Has anyone seen an adaptor that allows you to put your case prep bits and tools in a Dremel? I don't like how a 90 degree handle of a drill feels when doing those tasks. Is there a straight handheld drill motor that anyone has used?

January 4, 2013, 10:47 AM	#3
serf 'rett Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2009 Location: Stuttgart Posts: 1,040	Dremil tool is high speed but low torque. You may get it to work, but if you apply much pressure, it may not work for long. I use dremil tools for everything from wood carving to polishing feed ramps to sharpening lawn mower blades; however, I understand the limitations of this small tool. A drill motor is designed for heavier loads. Ideally you would find some way of securing the drill. __________________ A lack of planning on your part does not necessarily constitute an emergency on my part.

January 4, 2013, 11:11 AM	#4
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 9,163	Agree. The Dremel is the wrong speed/torque combination. What you want is an straight handle electric screw driver. Low speed and high torque. Fit it with a hex bit chuck (a cheaper one can be had if your tools don't need a 3/8" capacity). __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Patron Member

January 4, 2013, 11:16 AM	#5
Magnum Wheel Man Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2006 Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 6,992	understand it's not an answer to you question, but I use an RCBS case prep center... allows me to do a couple jobs at the same time, since it has multiple heads __________________ In life you either make dust or eat dust...

January 4, 2013, 11:28 AM	#6
elkslayer4x5 Member Join Date: June 30, 2006 Location: Lane County, Oregon Posts: 62	You can secure your drill motor by wrapping a length of nylon webbing around it and clamping in a vise, or by screwing drywall screws into a piece of wood. __________________ "Skin that one out, and I'll get ya another!

January 4, 2013, 09:06 AM	#2
10 Spot Terminator Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2008 Location: Central Oregon Posts: 323	Just google up Dremel tool chucks. Anything you could chuck up in a small drill will work.

January 4, 2013, 12:01 PM	#7
tobnpr Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 2,214	Far too high-speed... Case prep is done by hand, or variable speed drills/screwdrivers on low rpm settings ( same a "case prep centers") You're gonna risk removing too much material in a nanosecond at those speeds...

January 4, 2013, 03:28 PM	#8
wogpotter Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2004 Posts: 2,064	An electric screwdriver is a much better tool to do this fairly slow &with a bucket load of torque. Just get whatever one you like & a 1/4" chuck adaptor to hex shaft from Lowes or Home Depot. __________________ Allan Quartermain: “Automatic rifles. Who in God's name has automatic rifles”? Elderly Hunter: “That's dashed unsporting. Probably Belgium.”

January 4, 2013, 08:30 PM	#9
oneoldsap Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 2009 Location: I live in the foot of the Green Mountains of Vermont Posts: 1,509	I use a B&D cordless screwdriver , with a Lyman case prep kit . Works like a charm ! The Dremel is definately not the tool for the job .