quick-change system for dremel

[DrStein99]

Is there a quick-change system that's compatible with my dremel threads/ collet?

I would like to have all my bits put into some type of shank, or tool holder on a table all calibrated to the same depth/point - and swap them out.

Right now I have to unscrew the collet, take it out, put it in and be nervous about it being out of calibration. I would like to have them all sit on a table or something, then click or slide in w/ pin (or however it's done).

[cbass]

Do some searching on the 5 bears site. He had something setup for his Kavo that might work with a dremel...

http://www.5bears.com/cnc.htm

Carlo

[DrStein99]

It looks like he's using a $200 tormach system; that's nice - but I was looking for something less expensive.

[jdownie]

The Tormach is an R8 system, and is not the Kavo unit alluded to by Carlo..

[cbass]

Originally Posted by jdownie The Tormach is an R8 system, and is not the Kavo unit alluded to by Carlo..

Right,

look a little deeper on the site (it is huge) and you'll find the fixed tooling setup that he's using for his Kavo (1/8", just like your Dremel).

http://www.5bears.com/cnc35.htm

Its nothing more than a plastic "stop ring" attached to each individual bit. The ring is offset from the bit's tip by a pre-measured distance. This acts as a "stop", ensuring a pre-defined distance from spindle to tip each time it is loaded. Simple, CHEAP solution, and it works!

Carlo

[jdownie]

I have looked into the depths of this site...Ended up buying a KaVo myself. It is truly a fantastic resource.

[DrStein99]

Thats a nice system to index the bits that is cheap. I was looking for a piece I can screw into the threads of the Dremel, and connectors I can put on my bits - that link with a pin.

The whole point is to eliminate the need for me to unscrew the collet, put in a bit, and then screw the collect tight again.

I seen a quick-change system for sears router - simular to this same system I am looking for. And, for some reason I see systems like this for sale for too much money for what seems to me to be a simple few-part device that could be machined on a lathe; if I had one, or used one.

[CJL5585]

But who cares about that; when the ladies look so good in exotic designer camoflauge.
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Forget about the quick change dremel and go for the quick change camoflauge.

Jerry

[DrStein99]

If you're interested in seeing the ladies quick-change from fully dressed, to athletics, to swim bikini's then you should attend the next RAID GEAR fashion show; in the Philadelphia area.

The robots I make; produce the clothes from the templates made using the same system I use to sell my designs used in video games. So the in-game clothes match the real clothing; from a simulated digital mannequin.

[CJL5585]

The robots I make; produce the clothes from the templates made using the same system I use to sell my designs used in video games. So the in-game clothes match the real clothing; from a simulated digital mannequin.
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The technology appears to be very interesting.

Jerry

[DrStein99]

If you're interested in modeling for video games, you can learn - and make money selling the designs:

www.IMVU.com | www.THERE.com

[mhiggins]

I have been looking for a place to post this and would appreciate any help. I saw the reference to the Sears collet. It looks like an excellent system for CNC since the tool length would be preset. I was thinking about finding a used router and removing the shaft to use in a homemade spindle assembly to take advantage of the quick change collet.

Can anyone tell me if the shaft/spindle is part of the rotor or if it can be removed. The owners manual shows no breakdown of the motor. This could be a Sears or a Porter Cable since Sears makes the Quick Route for both.

Thanks,