jbrowning Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 I was having a hard time drilling pilot holes but didn't have the funds to get a drill press. I already had a Dremel 280 from years again and went today to Lowes and picked up the Dremel Rotary Workstation. I think it is working great for what it is. I drilled pilot holes in 1/8" to 1/2" birch with no problems at all. This is pretty great to me. Like I said, it isn't for hard words of anything over 1/2" but since 1/2" is the thickest boards I have been working with on the scroll saw. Lowe had it online and in store for $38.23. Thanks Jim Scrolling Steve, amazingkevin and Falcon 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 Way to go Jim, lots of people use their Dremel type tools with the plunge router set-up for scroll work. Len jbrowning 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 Been using the dremel mini drill press for years and recently purchased the updated workstation also for the same price. It's great having a second rotary tool attached with a flex shaft. Very satisfied and wouldn't do without. jbrowning and Dave Monk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 I just replaced my dremel tool. Love it for what I use it for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 I do have a small drill press that works for most of my hole making but once in awhile I can not get to center of my wood to make a hole then I use my Dremel. I recently purchased an add on chuck for really small drill bits but have not tried it yet. Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 I have used the Dremel plunge router base with mine for years. The problem with the work station is the distance between the drill bit and the stand column. With the plunge router base you can have any size project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 I have a 10" drill press and what I can't reach with the drill press I use a Dremel plunge router I have collets to use a 1/32 drill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Moon-Child Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 I use the dremel workstation, I have it set up right next to my saw so I don't have to get out of my chair to drill tiny holes. For larger holes and other usages, I have a regular drill press. And I use my lower-powered dremel in the workstation and my newer, more powerful dremel for detail sanding. It's funny how you start out with just a scroll saw and next thing you know, not only do you have every other tool under the sun, but more than one version of some of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 My Jet drill press does all I need, holds any size drill bit. I have a Dremel Rotory Tool I use frequently. Will look for upgrades to what I have. Interesting reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Finn Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 I have a black and decker rotary tool, like a Dremel, mounted in a Hobby pro drill press accessary. I have it tilted to 6° from ninety, for doing inlay work. A friend of mine is looking for a plunge router type accessary for his Dremel but one that will drill a hole at an angle other than 90°. Like 6° off of ninety. Does anyone know of one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 I was having a hard time drilling pilot holes but didn't have the funds to get a drill press. I already had a Dremel 280 from years again and went today to Lowes and picked up the Dremel Rotary Workstation. I think it is working great for what it is. I drilled pilot holes in 1/8" to 1/2" birch with no problems at all. This is pretty great to me. Like I said, it isn't for hard words of anything over 1/2" but since 1/2" is the thickest boards I have been working with on the scroll saw. Lowe had it online and in store for $38.23. Thanks Jim Now there's a tool i don't have.A dremil work station.I didn't know they made one.I have just about everything they make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mifon1 Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Jim Finn - I have a black and decker rotary tool, like a Dremel, mounted in a Hobby pro drill press accessary. I have it tilted to 6° from ninety, for doing inlay work. A friend of mine is looking for a plunge router type accessary for his Dremel but one that will drill a hole at an angle other than 90°. Like 6° off of ninety. Does anyone know of one? Jim, Just a thought, but would it be possible to mount a wood plate cut into a wedge at the desired angle your friend wants. The wedge plate mounted to the plunge router should result in the angled holes he is looking to drill. Seems like this migt be an answer to your friends problem. Let me know - I might want to try it also!! Mike Jim Finn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Finn Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Jim Finn - I have a black and decker rotary tool, like a Dremel, mounted in a Hobby pro drill press accessary. I have it tilted to 6° from ninety, for doing inlay work. A friend of mine is looking for a plunge router type accessary for his Dremel but one that will drill a hole at an angle other than 90°. Like 6° off of ninety. Does anyone know of one? Jim, Just a thought, but would it be possible to mount a wood plate cut into a wedge at the desired angle your friend wants. The wedge plate mounted to the plunge router should result in the angled holes he is looking to drill. Seems like this migt be an answer to your friends problem. Let me know - I might want to try it also!! Mike Before I thought to use the rig I now use, I made a little ramp to hold the wood at the desired angle and just tried to drill straight down with a hand held drill. So, yes ,your idea should work also. mifon1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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