Getting a Dremmel for X-mas

[2004ElantraGLS]

Well, my mom is getting me a Dremmel and a crapload of attachments. :eek: It's a variable speed model, from 5000-35,000rpm. ;)

I can't use it till after X-mas, but I'd like to do quite a bit of stuff with it to my Elantra. Such as slightly porting the TB and IM, and maybe even the intake and exhaust ports on the head. I'd also like to cut some sections out of my front bumper cover to make room for a mesh grill. I know, I know, many of you don't like that sort of thing, but humor me. :redface:

So I guess this question goes out to all of those who own or have used a Dremmel to do any of these things. Which attachments have you guys had good results with? And which RPM range should I be using? This will be the first time I've used a Dremmel on a car, so of course, I'll be careful.

Thanks for any tips/advice

Axel

[southpawboston]

i think i may be wrong, but i don't think a dremmel is strong enough for porting intakes. i would think you need a honing attachment and a high speed drill. but again, i haven't done this personally. you're talking about a LOT of work however. i don't think a dremmel motor is up to the task.

[2004ElantraGLS]

Hmm, you may be right. But I could have sworn that someone on here used a Dremmel to do some minor porting/polishing.

[hyunelan2]

You could probably do polishing ok with a dremel, as I have polishing attachments for mine that seem to work ok on stuff, but porting may be a big job for that little dremmel. I haven't done it personally though, so wait for someone more qualified to say no before you get discouraged.

[mrhoaf]

if i remember right... someone used a rotozip, or equivilent clone to port.... they are a good bit bigger and heavier-duty.....

[ruahighlander]

Never the less a Dremel is well worth the money. I have one of the cordless ones and I use it for all kinds if crap...hell if it had a toothbrush attachment i would use that too. :P

[XWRed5W3]

Dremels own. I use it all the time doing home improvement projects and stuff. I love the fact that it has like 100 different attachments.

[tharptroy]

dremels will work for removing casting lines, but i wouldnt bother with doing anything serious with it.

ford uses a roto zip, I use air powered die grinders and most professional porters use electric die grinders.

[southpawboston]

Never the less a Dremel is well worth the money. I have one of the cordless ones and I use it for all kinds if crap...hell if it had a toothbrush attachment i would use that too. :P

amen brother. didn't mean to discourage getting a dremmel, it's just that it's not the right tool for porting. i just got a B&D variable speed one with a buttload of attachements for $20. i've been using it non-stop on just about every small project. well worth the money, no doubt.

[silet]

My first dremel lasted 12 years and I beat the hell out of it. I replaced it with the cheaper model, 2 speeds, because most jobs require full speed anyway. It can't handle large jobs, like porting, but if you are a serious about doing any type of DIYs, you got to have one!!!

[2004ElantraGLS]

Thanks for the input, guys. I'm looking forward to being able to use this damn thing hehe. I'll stay away from the porting, but I have plenty of other uses for it.

Axel

[mrhoaf]

I've used mine mostly for computer modding.... although I used it for the HVAC LED conversion too.... They're a really handy thing to have.... it's amazing what you can do with it with patience and practice...