To process small items, you can use an engraver. Using a microdrill, grinding and milling of various materials is carried out. The use of various attachments allows you to expand the list of jobs that can be performed with a power tool. Often, beginning craftsmen are interested in the question: nozzles for engravers, which ones are used for what. Below you can learn more about the types of equipment and their scope of application.
To prevent the microdrill from vibrating during operation, it is necessary to first center the nozzle
What are engraver attachments?
Today, construction stores offer a wide range of attachments for working with engravers. The design of the equipment consists of:
- a shank with which the tool can be fixed in the equipment chuck;
- the working part interacting with the materials being processed.
When choosing attachments for an engraver, you should pay attention to the characteristics of the materials being processed and the list of tasks that you plan to perform. If the mini-drill will be used on an ongoing basis, it is best to immediately purchase a full set of consumables.
Important! Professional kits contain equipment that allows you to process metal, wood and other surfaces.
Manufacturers of engraver attachments
Universal nozzles will be useful for beginners, while professionals will prefer special nozzles for a specific type of material. Moreover, most engravers choose products from a specific manufacturer. Below we list the most popular of them.
The products of Dremel and Dexter are professional equipment and are intended for performing various manipulations with various materials: wood, glass, metal, ceramics, plastic. It has high technical characteristics, so it will delight users with reliability and durability despite the high cost.
The mid-price category is occupied by Stayer products, intended mainly for metal processing.
No less popular are the budget companies Kolner and Zubr, which offer high-quality universal sets of attachments for engravers at a low cost. The kits include all kinds of attachments for different types of work.
By purchasing and installing various attachments for the engraver, you can carry out grinding, milling or engraving, as well as drilling
Engraving pen
The design of the graver consists of a handle, a ring and a blade. The handle, the outline of which resembles a mushroom, is turned on a lathe. A sleeve mounted on its tip protects the handle from cracks. It is convenient for novice craftsmen to engrave copper and brass products with a pen. Experienced engravers can work with any non-ferrous metals.
Note! When mastering engraving technology, the first step is to achieve clear application of straight and curved strokes.
With a sharp sharpie you can easily cut metal to a depth of 0.1-0.2 mm
Top popular models
FIT 36495
An expensive option that is suitable for those who require high-quality products for a long time. The set contains 100 different elements, thanks to which metal, ceramic, plastic, and glass can be processed. In the manufacture of the product, only reliable components were used that do not deteriorate from active use. The set includes a small case, which makes it easy to transport and store the set.
A proprietary paste is provided that will help you perform the correct processing. The kit allows you to carry out stripping, grinding and engraving; there are no cutting discs, which may seem like a disadvantage to some.
The average cost is 1,075 rubles.
FIT 36495
Advantages:
- Diversity;
- Easy to use;
- Life time;
- Efficiency;
- Plastic parts are processed without interference;
- The nozzle does not break when engraving metal elements;
- Good strength;
- Suitable for processing ceramic products.
Flaws:
- Not detected.
Bison 35900-H180
A beautiful set that contains hundreds of different tools for carrying out work of varying complexity. The kit also includes abrasive tapes, which will help you clean the equipment in a minimum amount of time. Used to work with various materials, the equipment does not deteriorate from frequent use. The box is made of durable plastic that does not emit any odors. The external design is quite beautiful.
To prevent the product from breaking when working with hard metals, it is recommended to use diamond cutters. For greater convenience, the kit includes a screwdriver key, so disassembling a small part will not be difficult.
The average cost is 1,500 rubles.
Bison 35900-H180
Advantages:
- High quality manufacturing;
- 180 different elements;
- Wide scope of application;
- Beautiful packaging design;
- Efficiency.
Flaws:
- Not found.
Dremel 723 100 pcs.
The set includes 100 reliable attachments that can cope with polishing and can easily process even hard wood. Sold in a convenient box with transparent plastic glass. The kit includes tools for quickly changing equipment. Grit size – 60 P. The drill will help to create miniature holes for decorative purposes.
The average cost is 2,200 rubles.
Dremel 723 100 pcs.
Advantages:
- Each element is made of durable material;
- Easily copes with various tree species;
- Convenience;
- Good reliability.
Flaws:
- Not detected.
Mekkan MK 92704
The main advantage of the model is the presence of 249 different items, which makes it possible to carry out operations on processing wood, metal, stone, etc. The set contains only useful tools, so each element will be used and not gather dust on the sidelines.
The average price is 1,630 rubles.
Mekkan MK 92704
Advantages:
- Nice box;
- 249 elements;
- Price;
- Strength;
- Durability.
Flaws:
- Not found.
Abrasive tools
Nozzles, the working part of which is made of rubber or abrasive, belong to the category of budget tools. Abrasive equipment is available for sale, painted in various colors. This allows the technician to quickly determine the category of attachments.
For example, green tools are made from silicon carbide. They can be used to process stone, glass and ceramic surfaces. Abrasive equipment is often used for boring holes, grinding surfaces, etc.
What is important to know about nozzles
Stores sell dozens of attachments that are suitable for processing wood or metal, ceramics, etc. An inexperienced person may get confused in choosing due to the extensive range. However, any nozzle consists of only two main parts, which never change:
- Shank. Using this part, a person will be able to secure the element in the cartridge, and then begin processing the material.
- The second main part is the working part. It is designed to perform direct operations with various materials.
For the processing to be effective, it is important to use a special engraving paste. Especially if a person plans to thoroughly grind the surface. The product will be indispensable for everyone.
But there are not only processing attachments, but also those designed for cutting off excess parts or engraving the surface. More details about each product can be found in the instructions that come with the kit.
Working attachments for professional engravers
A large number of professional sets of attachments for engravers go on sale. Manufacturers, in addition to cutters of various shapes and sizes that are included in the package, complement the sets:
- drills that turn the engraver into a multifunctional drill;
- felt and abrasive rollers;
- wire nozzles that help clean the surfaces being treated from rust;
- cutting discs for mini drills.
Professional kits will be useful not only to specialists, but also to home craftsmen who systematically engrave, polish and grind various surfaces.
Making your own nozzles
For some surfaces, it is difficult to find a more suitable nozzle on sale. That is why many are considering the possibility of making them themselves. An example is Dremel cutters for wood, which have also become quite widespread today.
You can make a cutting disc or grinding head in your home workshop. A primitive cutter is represented by a grooved cylinder from a conventional lighter. The sanding attachment is made of a wooden drum to which sandpaper with the required grit value is attached.
Homemade sanding attachment
Do-it-yourself engraver attachments are made because they can replace completely purchased versions. However, it is very difficult to make wood carving attachments with your own hands. This is due to the fact that the working part of such a tool has a complex geometry, which can only be replicated by a real professional using special equipment.
When making equipment yourself, you should pay attention to the fastening features. The corresponding element from a broken tool can be used as a shank.
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Fan
The shape of this type of equipment resembles a lady's fan. In the central part the structure is equipped with a small disk. The sandpaper is fixed using the overlapping petal method.
The equipment can change shape, which allows the master to process the most inaccessible places.
The use of professional attachments allows you to accurately apply images to the surface of various materials.
Popular Engraving Tool Manufacturers
The best cutters for wood engravers, according to expert reviews, are produced by Dexter and Dremel. Using such equipment, you can process metal, glass, and wooden surfaces. Dremel and Dexter attachments are reliable and durable. A significant advantage of these cutters is their high processing accuracy.
If there is a need to purchase attachments, but there is not enough finance, you can pay attention to the range of the Zubr company. The kits from this manufacturer include diamond/abrasive attachments, cutting discs and milling equipment.
Note! To engrave leather, you must use a Dremel 2.4mm.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Dremel: attachments, purpose and methods of use
It is advisable that the tool be equipped with a speed control system. A digital display that allows you to visually control the speed will not hurt at all. The ability to directly switch on the maximum rotation speed increases the convenience of using the machine and eliminates the need for unnecessary operations. The flexible drive shaft guarantees comfortable and precise work in hard-to-reach places. The machine comes complete with attachments selected to perform basic operations - grinding, polishing, milling, cutting, drilling.
I’ll briefly try to tell you about these attachments (which are included in the kit and made from available materials) in this review.
Let's start from afar - with basic safety rules
when working with a Dremel
