Has anyone ever used the Dremel Circle Cutter on their case?

slimeballzz · 06-December-07, 10:16 AM

I need to cut a few 120mm fan holes and am wondering if anyone ever used this tool on their case before?

It seems like a possible alternative for cutting various hole sizes than buying a bunch of hole saws in different sizes...

Sn0wMan · 06-December-07, 10:39 AM

I have used it before, but you have to be really steady. If your hands slip just a little, next thing you know you have an egg shape rather than a circle.

Practice on some scrap pieces beforehand.

slimeballzz · 06-December-07, 02:24 PM

Sounds a bit risky...

Did you drill a hole in the center of the fan hole and let the attachement sit flush on top of the case? How did it turn out?

Nerdz · 06-December-07, 03:53 PM

Buy a hole saw if you can get one, As Ive learned (the hard way...) your better off using a hole saw. The closest size to 120mm is 119mm, they also have 89mm (92mm) and others.

Lokie · 06-December-07, 06:51 PM

If you really want to hone your skillz use'n a roto tool, cutting a fan hole is great practice. Cut your hole slightly smaller so you can fine tune it with a drum sanding attachment or file.

MNPCTech has a great tutorial on the process. My advice for smaller radius cuts, save the smaller cut off wheels for the future.

Even with a large hole saw you run risks, make sure you reinforce your cutting area for proper support.

s1ugh34d · 07-December-07, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Lokie


	If you really want to hone your skillz use'n a roto tool, cutting a fan hole is great practice. Cut your hole slightly smaller so you can fine tune it with a drum sanding attachment or file. MNPCTech has a great tutorial on the process. My advice for smaller radius cuts, save the smaller cut off wheels for the future. Even with a large hole saw you run risks, make sure you reinforce your cutting area for proper support.

LOL, yea its good practice, after my 10th blowhole, i got pretty steady with a dremel.

My question is, is there a holesaw bit for a dremel? It seems like that is what he was asking...

eascarface · 07-December-07, 09:27 AM

I think I've seen small ones at Lowes once. I'd think that a dremel wouldn't have nearly enough power to drive a 120mm hole saw through steel/aluminum.

Lokie · 07-December-07, 09:30 AM

Even if they did make one, I really think it would be insane to try with those rpms.

Just looked at that new circle cutter, sorry haven't seen that before, would have been nice to see a link posted.

I can see it being used for wood or plastic on low speed setting. There is not a metal cutter for that position though. Would be nice to see it set at an angle like a reverse grout attachment for usen a cutoff wheel.

s1ugh34d · 07-December-07, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Lokie


	Even if they did make one, I really think it would be insane to try with those rpms. Just looked at that new circle cutter, sorry haven't seen that before, would have been nice to see a link posted. I can see it being used for wood or plastic on low speed setting. There is not a metal cutter for that position though. Would be nice to see it set at an angle like a reverse grout attachment for usen a cutoff wheel.

Thats what i figured, the rpms, whew, you could loose a few sfingers tring that....

Thats an interesting tool, but the $2.50 nickel cutting discs cut anything in my mods apart just fine......

I'd like to get a punch out hole cutter though.

JessAlba452 · 07-December-07, 01:05 PM

Yep I've used it, but I didn't really like it all that much for metal.

For cutting fan holes in acrylic it was the best!!!

Most of the time I just use a reinforced cutting disk (mnpctech-has the best) and take my time. If you want a clean look that doesn't take too much time a hole saw paired with a good drill will work wonders.

slimeballzz · 09-December-07, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s1ugh34d


	My question is, is there a holesaw bit for a dremel? It seems like that is what he was asking...

Sorry I was talking about the product Lokie linked to.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lokie


	Even if they did make one, I really think it would be insane to try with those rpms. Just looked at that new circle cutter, sorry haven't seen that before, would have been nice to see link posted. I can see it being used for wood or plastic on low speed setting. There is not a metal cutter for that position though. Would be nice to see it set at an angle like a reverse grout attachment for usen a cutoff wheel.

I can't post any links until 7 or more posts.... So the "561 MultiPurpose Cutting Bit" won't work well with aluminum?

Quote:

Originally Posted by JessAlba452


	Yep I've used it, but I didn't really like it all that much for metal. For cutting fan holes in acrylic it was the best!!! Most of the time I just use a reinforced cutting disk (mnpctech-has the best) and take my time. If you want a clean look that doesn't take too much time a hole saw paired with a good drill will work wonders.

I guess I'm going to have to resort to using an actual hole saw.. This is going to be my first time to cutting out fan holes and I don't want to mess up on my case..

I wouldn't mind learning to use cutting disks but that will come later on...

turbographx · 13-April-08, 06:48 AM

Three words for ya...

GREENLEE hole punch!!

perfect holes everytime and no burs to clean up after!

EDIT: ACK!! just noticed how old this thread is! sorry for digging up oldies!

06-December-07, 10:16 AM		#1 (permalink)
slimeballzz Apex Techie Wannabe	Has anyone ever used the Dremel Circle Cutter on their case? I need to cut a few 120mm fan holes and am wondering if anyone ever used this tool on their case before? It seems like a possible alternative for cutting various hole sizes than buying a bunch of hole saws in different sizes...

06-December-07, 10:39 AM		#2 (permalink)
Sn0wMan Apex Tech Demi-God	Re: Has anyone ever used the Dremel Circle Cutter on their case? I have used it before, but you have to be really steady. If your hands slip just a little, next thing you know you have an egg shape rather than a circle. Practice on some scrap pieces beforehand.

06-December-07, 02:24 PM		#3 (permalink)
slimeballzz Apex Techie Wannabe	Re: Has anyone ever used the Dremel Circle Cutter on their case? Sounds a bit risky... Did you drill a hole in the center of the fan hole and let the attachement sit flush on top of the case? How did it turn out?

06-December-07, 03:53 PM		#4 (permalink)
Nerdz Sir Knight of Spamalot	Re: Has anyone ever used the Dremel Circle Cutter on their case? Buy a hole saw if you can get one, As Ive learned (the hard way...) your better off using a hole saw. The closest size to 120mm is 119mm, they also have 89mm (92mm) and others.

06-December-07, 06:51 PM		#5 (permalink)
Lokie Custom What?	Re: Has anyone ever used the Dremel Circle Cutter on their case? If you really want to hone your skillz use'n a roto tool, cutting a fan hole is great practice. Cut your hole slightly smaller so you can fine tune it with a drum sanding attachment or file. MNPCTech has a great tutorial on the process. My advice for smaller radius cuts, save the smaller cut off wheels for the future. Even with a large hole saw you run risks, make sure you reinforce your cutting area for proper support.

07-December-07, 09:27 AM		#7 (permalink)
eascarface Apex Tech God	Re: Has anyone ever used the Dremel Circle Cutter on their case? I think I've seen small ones at Lowes once. I'd think that a dremel wouldn't have nearly enough power to drive a 120mm hole saw through steel/aluminum.

07-December-07, 09:30 AM		#8 (permalink)
Lokie Custom What?	Re: Has anyone ever used the Dremel Circle Cutter on their case? Even if they did make one, I really think it would be insane to try with those rpms. Just looked at that new circle cutter, sorry haven't seen that before, would have been nice to see a link posted. I can see it being used for wood or plastic on low speed setting. There is not a metal cutter for that position though. Would be nice to see it set at an angle like a reverse grout attachment for usen a cutoff wheel. Last edited by Lokie; 07-December-07 at 09:43 AM..

07-December-07, 01:05 PM		#10 (permalink)
JessAlba452 X5-452	Re: Has anyone ever used the Dremel Circle Cutter on their case? Yep I've used it, but I didn't really like it all that much for metal. For cutting fan holes in acrylic it was the best!!! Most of the time I just use a reinforced cutting disk (mnpctech-has the best) and take my time. If you want a clean look that doesn't take too much time a hole saw paired with a good drill will work wonders.

13-April-08, 06:48 AM		#12 (permalink)
turbographx Apex Techie Wannabe	Re: Has anyone ever used the Dremel Circle Cutter on their case? Three words for ya... GREENLEE hole punch!! perfect holes everytime and no burs to clean up after! EDIT: ACK!! just noticed how old this thread is! sorry for digging up oldies!

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