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The Trunk Project/Dremel Opinions

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Printed Date: March 28, 2024 at 10:02 AM


Topic: The Trunk Project/Dremel Opinions

Posted By: Master Asylum
Subject: The Trunk Project/Dremel Opinions
Date Posted: March 08, 2005 at 9:15 AM

Ok well Sunday was beautiful out, so I decided to take the 1 break in this crap weather and FG some car stuff. Pulled all my carpetting out of the trunk and the spare tire well. Started to FG it, well, turns out, I couldn't finish the first layer. Ran out of resin, and I was about exhausted. For doing something this size is it functional to just get the mat/cloth wet with resin(dip) and apply then smooth out or is the patting method with the brush best? The brush took a long time(I also had to deal with annoying ass wind making my foil fly up before I could FG the crap down, I finally won that battle). All I know is, it was really hard on my body to do that. (I was loosing basic motor skills towards the end with dipping the brush and applying because my body was so exhausted holding my ass like that for that long.) Anyways, now the weather sucks(snow, rain, cold, f that crap, I hate this state.) so I can't even finish the first layer or two to pop it out and bring it inside. *sigh* Any suggestions?

Also I am highly considering a dremel tool kit for working with this. It has a nice ability to cut and work well along the hand. Its only like 60-80 bucks locally with a good amount of accessories. I'm also planning on using it(for now) to possibly do everything I can with drilling/cutting/sanding. Given I know it will be weaker than a good wire drill and such, but they said it should be able to handle the MDF, just gotta be slow with it. Once I get the money I plan on getting a plunge router and a good wire drill. Prolly a good table saw too so I can cut the stuff myself easily enough. Just wanting to know opinions on the Dremel for now. Seems like it'd be a really useful tool.



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1998 Monte Carlo w/
Eclipse CD8454
2xRockford 5.25" Power 2-way T152C
2xRockford 6"x9" Punch 3-way FRC4369
1xMemphis 16-MCH1300 5-channel
2xKicker 12" L5 Solobaric-2 Ohm



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Posted By: doc t
Date Posted: March 08, 2005 at 10:34 AM

 I love my dremel. it works great for tight spaces, cutting and sanding. for making rings it sucks, I break too many bits and it takes too long. great detail tool though.



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All Bleeding stops.....eventually!




Posted By: Master Asylum
Date Posted: March 08, 2005 at 11:11 AM

Yeah, I don't think I'll ever use it for the rings. That's one thing I never intended on using it for. So you think it's well worth the money for a good starting tool?



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1998 Monte Carlo w/
Eclipse CD8454
2xRockford 5.25" Power 2-way T152C
2xRockford 6"x9" Punch 3-way FRC4369
1xMemphis 16-MCH1300 5-channel
2xKicker 12" L5 Solobaric-2 Ohm




Posted By: civicdetailer
Date Posted: March 08, 2005 at 4:36 PM
I have a dremel and a rotozip. The dremel blows the rotozip out of the water. If I didnt throw out the receipt for the rotozip, I would definitely take it back. The dremel does work great for doing detail work, just be sure to get extra bits or grinding wheels. Nothing more frustrating than breaking a bit and having to run to the store to get another.

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Nitrous is like a hot girl with an STD. You know you want to hit it, but you are scared of the consequences.




Posted By: doc t
Date Posted: March 08, 2005 at 4:42 PM
yes definatly worth the money. $80......in a heart beat.

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All Bleeding stops.....eventually!




Posted By: Master Asylum
Date Posted: March 09, 2005 at 10:31 AM
Ok this week when the g/f gets paid I'll be getting me a dremel. (She owes me like near 80 bucks, wheee.) Thanks guys.

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1998 Monte Carlo w/
Eclipse CD8454
2xRockford 5.25" Power 2-way T152C
2xRockford 6"x9" Punch 3-way FRC4369
1xMemphis 16-MCH1300 5-channel
2xKicker 12" L5 Solobaric-2 Ohm




Posted By: slociv
Date Posted: March 12, 2005 at 3:23 PM
Nice, definetly pick up the dremel. Great tool to have and not just for fiberglassing.

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-SloCiv




Posted By: Carbonb
Date Posted: March 14, 2005 at 2:59 AM
On the cutoff wheels get the fiberglass reinforced, I think it's about 4 bucks for 5 of them.

WAY better cutoff wheels. No fear of them breaking on you. Unless you leave your dremel around like me and step on it ;(




Posted By: Master Asylum
Date Posted: March 14, 2005 at 11:04 AM
Heh, yeah, I just got my dad'ss(he never used it and said if I didn't to send it back to him, used it, some crappy ass wheel, it broke, luckily nothing hit me, but it still made a good 3 ft worth of cutting, so not bad for something that has been sitting and it is cold out.) Hoping to get some new wheels today. The guy there said something about like a diamond or carbide that should handle it easily enough. (The carbide or whatever it was is sounding best for a test.)

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1998 Monte Carlo w/
Eclipse CD8454
2xRockford 5.25" Power 2-way T152C
2xRockford 6"x9" Punch 3-way FRC4369
1xMemphis 16-MCH1300 5-channel
2xKicker 12" L5 Solobaric-2 Ohm




Posted By: Carbonb
Date Posted: March 15, 2005 at 1:33 AM
I got some cutoff tool and tried to use a straight cut bit with it.

I mean only thing that happens is the wood starts smoking, anyone have a solution for this?




Posted By: realitycheck
Date Posted: March 15, 2005 at 7:49 AM
What are you trying to do Carbon?

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Learning the trade one fiberglass creation at a time!




Posted By: oonikfraleyoo
Date Posted: March 15, 2005 at 9:55 AM
Get a better cut off tool?

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