Dremel/Rotary Tool 101: Complete Beginner Guide

In this video, I cover everything a new Dremel user would need to know to get started with using Dremel tools and rotary tools.

This will be a complete beginner guide where I try to cover all of the most important aspects of rotary tools.

Things I cover in the video are safety, basic controls, how to use a rotary tool, what the different bits do, what the different attachments are for and I also include a lot of valuable resources.

This video will also be relevant for users of other rotary tool brands like Milwaukee, Ryobi, Black and Decker, Wen, and so on.

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Resources:

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Links For Stuff In The Video (Amazon Affiliate Links):

Dremel Models:

(Amazon does not sell the 8260, I think it is a Home Depot exclusive. But the 8250 is basically the same tool just without the Bluetooth connection and a different design)

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:40 - What can a Dremel be used for?
01:07 - The Different Dremel Models
02:00 - Basic Controls And Tool Overview
03:15 - Figuring Out The Bits
04:20 - Common Bits Demo
06:30 - Safety
08:20 - Attachments

Disclosure: The links in this description are affiliate links, meaning I get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through my links, at no further cost to you.

[yctqqic]

It is easy for me to get underwhelmed with robot talk but the clear, precise and fairly complete dialog, keeps me watching until the end. thanks for this very informative video.

[aleks-]

What a fantastic and simplified overview. Thank u so so much fudr

[dw]

Probably one of the best how-to videos I’ve seen in quite some time. Liked the pace of it. Nicely done.

[Bildad]

I've watched a lot of how-to videos, and I have to say that this is the most informative, in-depth presentation of logically and concisely organized pertinent information I have ever seen.
I was just trying to find out if a rotary tool could help me fix my glasses, and now I'm wondering how I lived without a rotary tool for all these years.
Very impressive, dude!
Subbed, of course!

[gemsbok.]

funny how that works. I just broke out my dremel for the first time like two days ago trying to learn more about it, then get this video. Great stuff, subbed.

[tvw]

New to owning a "Dremel" branded tool, purchased the 4300 toolbox one.

Ordering the dremel workstation now, the "220" one thanks for the information.
Its amazing how versatile this tool is

[ILoveMyMalinois]

Thank you so much for your videos, they've been a massive help! You deserve way more subs. Best of luck to you ❤

[fdort]

@RotaryCrafts thanks for clear explanation! You just gave me more uses for my tools! You opened up a wide range of projects!

[coreenbaxter]

I just got a 4000 and read the instructions...i fumbled with just getting the shank into the device, cuz that little metal piece was stuck in the collet. I finally picked it out and now it goes in/out easily. If If found your post earlier, I could have saved a bunch of frustration...thank you!

[TomFynn]

I recently had to begin learning how to use a Dremel (4000ish) to do some very fiddly wood shaping. My recommendation: Fix your work piece using a vise or clamp. Double-sided adhesive tape for small pieces also works. Use both hands to hold the Dremel (even using a flex shaft) and have one hand rest on a solid support with the other hand moving the Dremel. Oh, and eye protection, eye protection, eye protection. I had one of these cutting disks shatter as shown in the video.

PS: So that is how you use these white cottony disks.

[slammer]

Great video !! I love my Dremels. Yes, I have 2- a battery powered and an electric cord type 💪

[SupaFUZZZZZZ]

Thanks very much for the excellent video!

[kennethrowan]

Thank you so much i found a dremel 3000 cheap in a thrift shop it was missing the collet

[PMichaels]

Amazing video! I learned so much. Thank you! 👍🏼

[PixieTheLovableChihuahua]

Sooo clear and to the point! Best tutorial friend~

[ElderPinto]

i bought my dremel 2003 lol 21 years ago us it so much maybe time for a second one ?!

[petert]

Enjoyed that; I think we are still allowed to enjoy tech stuff.
Those Dremel small diameter collets are interesting. The bore seems poorly centred. Have you noticed? Usually collets are used for greater accuracy over chucks; and with high speeds, so to reduce the spinning peripheral mass. But again: have a look at the small collet. Have been hoping to set up a drill press with an x/y table. Are the tolerances good enough?
Thanks; and again, enjoyed video.
Don't go 'a-viking'.

[siamaklighvani]

I think Dremel tools were safer than others, because it has the improved engineering design, but because of the high speed, we have to be better cautious .

[nfiztpw]

What would be a bood dremel tool for beginer wanted to cut out a 5.31” round speaker cut out circle on plastic ammo box or plastic tool box for 2 6.5 150waat marine speaker wil fit on the front side by side ?

[nfiztpw]

What would be a good begginer dremel too that i could use to cut out 6.5 150watt marine speaker hole on plastic toolbox/ammo box that small and not expwnsive ?