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Will the metal cutting disc on a Dremel actually cut through metal?
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Will the metal cutting disc on a Dremel actually cut through metal?
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It looks weak and I'm thinking about cutting the brackets which holds the heel heat guards, on the s-pipes. Pretty solid metal to cut through?
I'm doing this because of clearance issues - my heel is forced out a bit + the heel of my boot sometimes rests on top of the heat guard in contact with the pipe.
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Re: Will the metal cutting disc on a Dremel actually cut through metal?
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It will. For about 3.672 seconds.
They'll get the job done eventually, but you're gonna have to change discs like crazy if you've got any serious metal to go through.
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Re: Will the metal cutting disc on a Dremel actually cut through metal?
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Quote from: Obsessed? on July 12, 2008, 01:42:07 PM
It will. For about 3.672 seconds.
They'll get the job done eventually, but you're gonna have to change discs like crazy if you've got any serious metal to go through.
If they would only last for 4 seconds
The pieces I want off are quite serious, so I'll have to see a professional
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Re: Will the metal cutting disc on a Dremel actually cut through metal?
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July 12, 2008, 02:28:21 PM »
There are fiber-reinforced discs for the dremels, but they're still for light duty.
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Re: Will the metal cutting disc on a Dremel actually cut through metal?
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using a dremel is like chopping down a giant NorCal redwood with a fingernail file. It will work -- but take forever.
If you want to do it cheap -- just go to HF (
Horror Freight
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Then when you are done, make cut marks on the rear frame of your bike and do a tailchop on it. About 30 seconds to do both sides. Invite your friends over once you have done yours and let them bring food/beverages in trade to borrow your tools.
Tools are your friend. Use them. Remember to wear safety eye wear and use gloves to protect your hands.
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Re: Will the metal cutting disc on a Dremel actually cut through metal?
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July 12, 2008, 02:33:24 PM »
You and your damned logic.
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Re: Will the metal cutting disc on a Dremel actually cut through metal?
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Quote from: MotoCreations on July 12, 2008, 02:29:10 PM
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If you are good, you won't ever know that a bracket was there. If your not careful -- you will have ugly cut marks which is very unprofessional looking.
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But they said it (the Dremel) would cover all of my tooling needs - did they lie to me?
I'll have to look into buying a grinder. It's just that once I get it, I will never need it again. If I don't get it, I'll think of all kinds of things I could
use it for
Would the right discs work on a drill as well? I have that already.
I agree on doing it right - hate to have my bike looking damaged, but I'm planning on covering the s-pipes with header wrap. Although, just knowing that underneath it's all pretty makes it worth while doing it properly.
The tools for beer trade sounds fair
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Re: Will the metal cutting disc on a Dremel actually cut through metal?
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I just used the dremel with the fiber reenforced disc to cut the upper tabs (and half of the weld) off of the headlight U bracket. That used up 1 disc.
It wasn't steel, but it wasn't soft aluminum either.
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Quote from: stopintime on July 12, 2008, 03:11:56 PM
Would the right discs work on a drill as well? I have that already.
Yes.
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Re: Will the metal cutting disc on a Dremel actually cut through metal?
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July 12, 2008, 07:32:47 PM »
um, i dont think you should use a cutting disk in a drill, they ussually dont have the speed that you need to accually get the job done, prolly take you as long as the dremel will. grinders ussually spin 10k to 15k rpm, i dont know of a drill that spins that fast. plus a 4.5" dewalt grinder will only set you back like 50$. if you goto harbor frieght its even cheaper.
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Re: Will the metal cutting disc on a Dremel actually cut through metal?
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No good is going to come from this.
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Quote from: Hedgehog on July 12, 2008, 07:34:54 PM
No good is going to come from this.
...other than a big ugly hole in my pipes, buying replacements and THEN having it professionally done?
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Re: Will the metal cutting disc on a Dremel actually cut through metal?
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July 13, 2008, 06:39:17 AM »
Have you tried a more precise cutting bit, such as a tungsten carbide bit.
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Quote from: printman on July 13, 2008, 06:39:17 AM
Have you tried a more precise cutting bit, such as a tungsten carbide bit.
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Re: Will the metal cutting disc on a Dremel actually cut through metal?
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July 13, 2008, 08:09:45 AM »
good for cutting, then use other bits for cleaning up cut
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