DECENT wire wheel for rotary tool? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

redrangie · 07-08-2004, 08:16 AM

I do a lot of detail work, and work in very tight spaces. Has anyone found any 1/8th shaft cups/brushes, wire wheels that are worth a hoot? Everything I have found is WAY to soft for what I need.

What do you folks use when you can't get your 4.5 in there?

PTSchram · 07-08-2004, 06:13 PM

I just found a new source for such stuff, NAPA in the welding aisle.

I was burning up HF grade wire wheels in just a few minutes, but the NAPA stuff seems ot hold up much better at abrely twice the cost, LOL, $2.99 vs. $1.50.

Firefyter_Emt · 07-08-2004, 06:59 PM

No.. He is looking for Dremmel stuff.. I agree, those wheels suck! I hope you find some good ones and let me know too!

preach · 07-08-2004, 07:15 PM

Dunno about Dremel stuff, but I will say that I have found great wire stuff that is encapsulated in wax or the like for my drill.\

Works mint and the "wax" stays with it throughout the life of the tool, though it is not long.

Pics tomorrow if you want.

Old Scout · 07-08-2004, 08:41 PM

Are they twisted wire? Twisted wire last way longer:
http://www.mytoolstore.com/kd/kdspec15.html

redrangie · 07-09-2004, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Scout

Are they twisted wire? Twisted wire last way longer:
http://www.mytoolstore.com/kd/kdspec15.html

I've got some of those, and they work real well in my drill press. However, I am looking for 1/8th shaft.... thanks os

PTSchram · 07-10-2004, 06:08 AM

Enco, MSC, JL, etc. all have an asortment of 1/8" shaft tools.

frankenfab · 07-10-2004, 07:51 AM

I don't use my Dremel much. I use an air die grinder for tight spaces. I get 1/4" shaft wire brushes in various shapes from True Value hardware.

preach · 07-10-2004, 05:24 PM

Here is what I was talking about. 1/4" stuff though, sorry. Gets in tight spots though as it does not deteriorate fast.

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PTSchram Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12499 Location: In a Snap-On truck tryin' to make it pay Posts: 10,543	I just found a new source for such stuff, NAPA in the welding aisle. I was burning up HF grade wire wheels in just a few minutes, but the NAPA stuff seems ot hold up much better at abrely twice the cost, LOL, $2.99 vs. $1.50. __________________ Wrenchin' to riches! If you want peace, prepare for war.

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preach Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8713 Location: Live Free or Die Posts: 1,065	Dunno about Dremel stuff, but I will say that I have found great wire stuff that is encapsulated in wax or the like for my drill.\ Works mint and the "wax" stays with it throughout the life of the tool, though it is not long. Pics tomorrow if you want. __________________ FiWi

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07-10-2004, 06:08 AM	#7 (permalink)
PTSchram Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12499 Location: In a Snap-On truck tryin' to make it pay Posts: 10,543	Enco, MSC, JL, etc. all have an asortment of 1/8" shaft tools. __________________ Wrenchin' to riches! If you want peace, prepare for war.

07-08-2004, 06:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
Firefyter_Emt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Member # 2192 Location: Connecticut Posts: 835	No.. He is looking for Dremmel stuff.. I agree, those wheels suck! I hope you find some good ones and let me know too!

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frankenfab Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Member # 18989 Location: Utah Posts: 526	I don't use my Dremel much. I use an air die grinder for tight spaces. I get 1/4" shaft wire brushes in various shapes from True Value hardware. Attached Images __________________ A flash of lightning illuminated the object, wretch, hideous, filthy daemon. A new species would bless me as its creator.

07-10-2004, 05:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
preach Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8713 Location: Live Free or Die Posts: 1,065	Here is what I was talking about. 1/4" stuff though, sorry. Gets in tight spots though as it does not deteriorate fast. Attached Images __________________ FiWi

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