FMIC Install Issue - Dremel

[Grip]

I have a Short Route VRSF FMIC for my 1g sitting in the box still because I cant seem to get my dremel to work for the job I need as far as cutting the holes for the piping to go through the support.

Can you recommend a cost effective dremel that is electric and would do the job well. Preferably one that would last.

 

[zcoh2gdsm]

take a trip to harbor freight or sears and take a look at them. i got my craftsman dremel with 75+ attachments for $60

 

[Bud92gsx]

I have a crafsmen dremel tool..The discs are the only thing that gets pricey..And it's always good to have a warrenty on tools like that..

 

[Grip]

I have one of the cheaper habor freight dremels, thing just likes to bite and the motor isnt strong enough to keep up with the torque. I wanted something that would do the Front mount job with somewhat ease. Have you guys cut through similar metal as the radiator support with the craftsman?

 

[kccombs]

Ive got a craftmans from sears. Does the job just fine. I hear even the skill brand from walmart even work pretty good for the price.

 

[icancruz]

How about a holesaw bit for your drill? Just go one size bigger than your pipes. Those are relatively cheap.
I have to say tho, for cutting you should definitely look into a 4" angle grinder. A corded one won't cost very much, alot of them are cheaper than dremel kits, and you'll be able to cut WAY more with it. You're really limiting yourself with a dremel IMO. Broaden your horizons and get a grinder. And don't forget, with power tools you usually get what you pay for. Harbor freight power tools, especially angle grinders, make better paper weights than tools.

 

[SupremeDsm]

How about a holesaw bit for your drill? Just go one size bigger than your pipes. Those are relatively cheap.
I have to say tho, for cutting you should definitely look into a 4" angle grinder. A corded one won't cost very much, alot of them are cheaper than dremel kits, and you'll be able to cut WAY more with it. You're really limiting yourself with a dremel IMO. Broaden your horizons and get a grinder. And don't forget, with power tools you usually get what you pay for. Harbor freight power tools, especially angle grinders, make better paper weights than tools.

I think that you mean a 4in Cut off tool. The angle grinder just grinds!!

 

[Bud92gsx]

I have one of the cheaper habor freight dremels, thing just likes to bite and the motor isnt strong enough to keep up with the torque. I wanted something that would do the Front mount job with somewhat ease. Have you guys cut through similar metal as the radiator support with the craftsman?

I have cut through bolts with my craftsman..The thick discs work great, but wear out quick..

You better get a some more discs if you plan on cutting through stuff..

 

[icancruz]

I think that you mean a 4in Cut off tool. The angle grinder just grinds!!

Not sure what you're referring to, but I have 2 corded and one cordless, they're all called angle grinders. It all depends on what disc you choose to use(cutting, grinding, sanding, etc) Sounds like someone needs to be taken to tool-school

 

[nfernotalon]

I used a 20 dollar grinder from harbor freight works great. Just use a cutting wheel.

 

[icancruz]

I just speak from my experience. The company I used to work for wouldn't buy good tools for the fabricators in the shop, and they burned up the motors in those things all the time. I've had both of my Dewalt's for over 5 years, using them in the same exact way as those guys and still rock solid. It's your money, I just hate to see people waste theirs on stuff that has a high rate of failure.

 

[dot45]

Sure you will burn up an el cheapo harbor freight tool, if you use it all the time. But, for the average weekend warrior it will last a long time.

 

[donniekak]

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[92AWDHX40]

Got mine at menards 15 bucks when i did my fmic install.

 

[jpmxrider489]

Im not sure if you use air tools, but I have the air grider from harbor frieght and works great. If you dont have the air then I also have the cheap dremmel thing from harbor frieght. It does the hob but only has 1 setting off and on. There next step up has 5 settings.

Angle Die Grinder - Air Powered

Rotary Tool Kit - 80 Piece Set


Professional 4 Speed Rotary Tool Kit

The third one I would reccomend if you dont have air. The second is the on off one and it is kind of crappy but will do the job.

 

[gusu]

I work at Wal-Mart actually and I've used the skilsaw and both Dremel that we have there to cut steel racks (We cut them up to hang stuff on in our Maintenance shed) and both brands work just fine. Honestly, it's more about finding the correct disc.

 

[Hult250R]

I actually used a sawzall to cut the holes for my short route FMIC. The 2 holes that the AC lines go thru had to be enlarged. Sawzall made quick work of it.

 

[doayamaha]

I actually used a sawzall to cut the holes for my short route FMIC. The 2 holes that the AC lines go thru had to be enlarged. Sawzall made quick work of it.

This is what I used for installing my front mount and then cleaned it up a little with my dremel