Rotary Tool

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Rotary Tool

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Synonyms: multitool; DE: Bohrschleifer
Type: power tool
Material: wood, plastic, metal, stripboard

Rotary tools, made e.g. by Dremel or Proxxon, are commonly used by Makers and many accessories and hacks are available.

Bits

Typical rotary tool bits are designed for very high speeds and would not work well in a drill.

  • abrasive cutting discs for metals (like a tiny disc grinder)
    • also work great with stripboard
    • not suitable for aluminum (too soft, clogs up the disc and can cause dangerous overheating)
  • sanding drums (ideal for wood)
  • wire brushes
  • grinding stones
  • polishing pads
  • abrasive burrs
  • ...and more

There are some generic products on the market which may be of similar quality as the original manufacturers' bits but are much cheaper.

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