What Dremel Bit for Removing Piston Teeth?

[Noob7_0]

I am currently correcting my AOE and I need to remove some metal teeth. What Dremel bit should I be using?

[SuperCriollo]

Use a file..... Don't know why people like to go crazy with power-tools all the time...

[highny]

Use a grinding wheel and not a cutting wheel....

[SuperHog]

Originally Posted by Noob7_0

I am currently correcting my AOE and I need to remove some metal teeth. What Dremel bit should I be using?

Use this for the steel teeth. Run your Dremel at the lowest setting so that you don't off too much quickly.

http://www.dremel.com/en-ca/Accessor...l.aspx?pid=997

[chaz]

Originally Posted by SuperCriollo

Use a file..... Don't know why people like to go crazy with power-tools all the time...

+1.. You can go slow and take off small amounts at a time. Much easier then going "Oh shit, the Dremel took too much off... how do I put some back on now?"

[jordan7831]

Use a needle file AND dremel. Use a dermal with a carbon cut off disk to cut off the majority of the tooth. Then switch over to a needle file to finish the job. The dremal will do 90% of the hard work and the file can finish up the last 10% and give you the precision to do a correct job.

[SuperHog]

I've used both and a Dremel give much better results.

If you are filing a hardened teeth, you will need to apply more force at the same time trying to avoid marking the nearby teeth and still maintain control.

With a Dremel, I use the smallest cone shape grinding wheel I can take my time to just touch the area that needs to be removed. The secret is control and patience to remove a little off at a time.

Most people make the mistake by running the Dremel at full tilt and also applying too much pressure.

A dentist uses a air grinder on your teeth, not a file. So start learning how to use a Dremel. It is a very useful tool if used properly.

[SuperHog]

Originally Posted by jordan7831

Use a needle file AND dremel. Use a dermal with a carbon cut off disk to cut off the majority of the tooth. Then switch over to a needle file to finish the job. The dremal will do 90% of the hard work and the file can finish up the last 10% and give you the precision to do a correct job.

+1

[ThunderCactus]

I use a 1/4" wood chisel
Extremely precise cutting tool. Don't use power tools when you don't have to =)

[Kos-Mos]

Originally Posted by Noob7_0

I am currently correcting my AOE and I need to remove some metal teeth. What Dremel bit should I be using?

Originally Posted by ThunderCactus

I use a 1/4" wood chisel
Extremely precise cutting tool. Don't use power tools when you don't have to =)

To remove a METAL teeth?? You must have some damn good chisels!

Dremel for me. I have SOOO many tips, but I only use 4.

Fiber reinforced discs for me, fine grind with the GREEN sharpening disk and touch-up with a steel wool "disk" (I have no idea how to call it, but is cleans up the scratches and burs without actually grinding)...

[coach]

Originally Posted by SuperHog

A dentist uses a air grinder on your teeth, not a file. So start learning how to use a Dremel. It is a very useful tool if used properly.

a dentist also has a foot activate speed control.

OP, use a Dremel with a grinding wheel or the narrow sand paper drum. Go slow with the assumption you will take several passes.

[Darklen]

Originally Posted by ThunderCactus

I use a 1/4" wood chisel
Extremely precise cutting tool. Don't use power tools when you don't have to =)

To remove metal piston teeth? Home Depot must love you.

I use bits like these and use them at high speed. Lower speeds make control difficult.

[jordan7831]

^ I agree with Darklen. You need to use the high speeds of the dremal to get the best results. Its meant to be a high speed tool, and designed that way.

[Dynamo]

lol i use my table top mill with a 1/8 end mill bit to remove metal teeth. leaves almost a mirror finish, and i don't end up all sweaty and with cuts on my fingers.

[coach]

Originally Posted by Dynamo

lol i use my table top mill with a 1/8 end mill bit to remove metal teeth. leaves almost a mirror finish, and i don't end up all sweaty and with cuts on my fingers.

Cheater :P