1/8 Inch Shank Miniature Router Bits
Thursday, April 27th, 2006Are you working on a project with small, intricate parts? Do you have a rotary tool? Maybe a miniature 1/8 shank router bit is just what you need?
Many rotary tools have router table and/or plunge router base accessories available for them. I happen to own the Dremel 400 Series XPR rotary tool, 335 plunge router attachment, and the 231 shaper/router table. Combined with one of these innovative rotary tool bits enable free-hand work such as sign making, inlaying, mortising, adding a decorative edge on soft and hardwoods, and making miniature moldings. Plus, using Dremel’s 1/4” or 1/2” sanding bands with the shaper/router table enable you to get in and sand some pretty small radii on those intricate parts.
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The Dremel is a decent tool. The plunge base is pretty solid and I have no complaints. The shaper/router table, however, could use a couple improvements. The bracket for attaching the rotary tool isn’t very robust and is made of plastic. The height adjustment mechanism isn’t all that great either. This makes it a little difficult to do precision height adjustments on the bit, but once your bit is adjusted the table does a decent job. Overall, I have to say I’m pretty happy with the Dremel product line so far.