Hey guys, I am new to customizing and I suck big time with my dremel. I use the dremel 4000, and the problem is that whenever I try and use my drill bit on my dremel and try to drill holes onto the plastic of the figure, I can't seem to control the dremel, even though I am on the highest speed, the dremel bit instead scratched my figure everywhere. I have noticed that the drill bit that I am using is very large in circumference, is the problem the size of the dremel bit? I need a bit to drill holes, all the other bits I can control with ease, like the sanding bit, but the drill bit is almost impossible to control while trying to drill a hole in the plastic. Also, I'm a fairly strong guy with a good grip, I think the problem might be the fact that the bit is too large, maybe I need a drill bit that is small and needle like? Thanks to anyone who answers! Here is some info on the specific dremel bit that I am having issues with :
Dremel Bit - 561 Bit Diameter Inch: 1/8" Shank Diameter: 0.125 Bit Diameter mm: 3.2 mm Material: High Speed Steel
Edit: Guys, correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the problem is the bit I have is not really a drilling bit after some inspection, can anyone recommend me to a specific drilling bit for the dremel that I can use?
I'd suggest you use a pin vise, it's like a small manual drill, you can probably pick one up at any hobby shop or even amazon, and since it's hand powered you don't have to worry about control.
I have dainty little artist hands and never have the problem lol
Use any basic drill bit that fits your dremel, that set you linked is as basic as it gets, it's similar to what I use. I rarely pay attention to speed, you can do almost anything at around 10,000rpm, though sometimes a lower speed is better if the plastic is melting too much as you drill. I use a generic $10 rotary tool.
You can also try making a starter hole with a screw or the bit itself (twist it by hand), so the tip of the drill bit will have a place to bite into instead of skidding everywhere.
EDIT: That 561 bit is designed to cut with the sides, not the tip. That'll be useful if you ever need to cut shapes out of styrene or whatever.
Yea, thanks for clarifying it haha, I bought a dremel 4000 set, and sadly it didn't come with any dedicated drill bit , I figured later on that the bit was not specifically designed to drill small holes, also I put it at max speed, I think around 35,000 rpm, and did not even make a dent, only scratched my entire figure lol, thanks for helping out bro
Put the tip where you want the hole and start rotating the blade, a couple of twists should start it then it should be easier after that. The harder you push the faster it is. The holes aren't perfect, but it quick and easy. And I only do this to make clay stick better. Works on hard and soft plastic.
Haha sorry I should have read the whole thing. I actually use my exacto knife to make holes now just a couple of twists and you can make holes up to the size of the blade
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Use any basic drill bit that fits your dremel, that set you linked is as basic as it gets, it's similar to what I use. I rarely pay attention to speed, you can do almost anything at around 10,000rpm, though sometimes a lower speed is better if the plastic is melting too much as you drill. I use a generic $10 rotary tool.
You can also try making a starter hole with a screw or the bit itself (twist it by hand), so the tip of the drill bit will have a place to bite into instead of skidding everywhere.
EDIT: That 561 bit is designed to cut with the sides, not the tip. That'll be useful if you ever need to cut shapes out of styrene or whatever.