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Old November 1, 2007, 09:07 AM   #1
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Dremel Tool??

I am new to reloading and I have a question to propose to the longtime loaders. Is there a way to outfit a variable speed Dremel tool with case brushes or deburring head. I was looking a some of the power case prep equipment and was curious if anyone has done this or thought about it?
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Old November 1, 2007, 09:40 AM   #2
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I'm not sure with the high rpm's on the dremel tool if it would work. I use the RCBS trim mate prep center. You are able to prep hundreds of cases with no problem. Cabelas sells them for around $90.00
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Old November 1, 2007, 12:09 PM   #3
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I have a Dremmel tool but use a Cordless drill motor for that sort of thing.
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Old November 1, 2007, 05:30 PM   #4
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Yes, you can use the Dremel if you have the variable speed model ( but you'll need a larger chuck probably ).
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Old November 1, 2007, 06:34 PM   #5
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The wire brush attachment (IIRC, it's tool # 443) is great for cleaning large primer pockets. When it's worn, it works on small primer pockets.
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Old November 2, 2007, 06:26 AM   #6
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You want the low RPM's for that kind of work, and I'm not sure the lowest speed on the Dremel is slow enough. A cordless drill is right for that work.

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Old November 2, 2007, 07:24 AM   #7
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I would buy a cheap cordless drill and leave it at the bench.
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Old November 2, 2007, 03:15 PM   #8
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I've used a black and decker hand drill, thats made for odds and ends(the straight handle type) and its not to fast and not to slow.Its available at walmart for about 30$
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Old November 2, 2007, 07:06 PM   #9
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I would hate to be any where near a case brush flying apart at 30,000RPM. I once saw a guy get seriously injured when a grinding wheel on a bench grinder came apart. I imagine a brush flying apart on a Dremel tool would be like hundreds of flying needles. Someone else can do the RPM to MPH conversion for me LOL.
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