by Lacrouso » Fri Mar 25, 2022 3:09 pm Hey Freedom Protectors, So I got a Dremel workstation, found out that a standard Dremel chuck will not accept a 4mm bit, bought a bigger chuck from Marine Gun Builder, then used it to do the M3 holes at a friend's house. Everything went sideways from there. Somehow the chuck was threaded directly onto the end of the Dremel, and the inside of the chuck was threaded out of the outer cone of the chuck, and further up into the Dremel, where it was stuck for a few days. I was able to remove the chuck eventually, but now the inner workings of the chuck are stripped and I can't thread the outer cone back on to use the chuck as it was originally intended, after spending a decent chunk of change to buy the best tool for the job, and I still need to do the M4 holes. Should I attempt to repair the chuck and proceed with the original plan, or should I get a hand drill or some other solution to do the M4 holes? Also is there any chance MGB has some kind of warranty on the chuck or anything else to outright replace the damaged chuck that has only done a few holes and is basically ruined atm? PS never, ever allow your drunken friends to touch your tools, not even for a moment PPS has anyone tried using a 3/8 ball nose end mill to do the channel or seen video of anyone else trying it? I saw a still image going around reddit and it looked a lot cleaner and more straightforward/simpler than what I was able to do with snips on my previous builds.
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by RAMjetta » Mon Apr 18, 2022 7:27 pm
Lacrouso wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 8:07 amRAMjetta wrote: ↑Fri Mar 25, 2022 3:43 pmFirst, please post pics so I can see exactly what you are referring to. Use the "Attachments" function. I'm not sure what you mean by, "bought a bigger chuck from Marine Gun Builder" but MGB is not and never has been a supplier. You probably used an affiliate link to which you were connected to a website, probably Amazon, which is who you purchased from. I would check your account and invoice. That's who you should seek a replacement from. I don't know which bits you are using but I suggest using the original chuck with the suggested Dremil bits , 7/64 bit from the Dremel 628 set for 3mm holes and 5/32 Brad Point bit from the Dremel 631 set for 4mm holes (see pic), that will fit the original chuck. 20220325_162619.jpg See part 3 of my Dremel series. YouTube deleted it and I haven't re-edited yet so catch it on my Rumble channel. https://rumble.com/vubo0c-how-to-setup- ... ality.html I bought the "mega chuck" from ebay, I think the seller is in Hawaii and designed it for MGB or something, but I decided to go with standard Dremel bits this time since nobody here seemed to know what I was talking about. Everything came out, but the 5/64ths bit isn't as tight as the hole I put in my last frame with a 4mm bit and now I'm concerned about the pin walking out when I shoot. It doesn't quite fall out while handling the frame but it definitely wiggles more than I'm comfortable with. I'm still looking at the channel and considering different options. Has anyone tried to use a 3/8 ball nose end mill like I mentioned in my original post? Sorry for the delayed response, I had guests staying here and I haven't had time to mess with my hobbies. Here are a couple of links to some good channel tools Dremel 117 High Speed Cutter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002PBTJE/re ... UTF8&psc=1
SPTA 10Pc HSS Router Carbide Engraving Bits (bottom row in pic)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013P10ES8/re ... UTF8&psc=1
JettaMan OUT!