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Jwallkc said:
How and what would you use those bits for?
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How? By using them in my Proxxon or new nail drill.
What for? The ones more suited for metal work will be used to round off copper wire e.g. for the bolts in the wales.
The ones more suited for wood will be used for different parts of ornamentation and I have experimented with them on wooden nails and and I'm considering going that way.
 
Jimsky said:
I have the same tool and like the brushless motor, quietness while operating, and portability but... I hate that they didn't implement a better knob for the speed control, also a pedal would be a much better idea to stop/start between changing the bits. If frequently changing the bit is required, then it becomes a hassle, IMHO.
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I have only used it to test the operation but I have to agree with you about that knob. The rotating ring is a bit hidden under the display. The machine is more handy and quieter than I had thought.
 
Herman said:
I have only used it to test the operation but I have to agree with you about that knob. The rotating ring is a bit hidden under the display. The machine is more handy and quieter than I had thought.
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When I'm using it for ornamentation, I think the battery won't last enough. Maybe in the beginning, but in time....
 
Steef66 said:
When I'm using it for ornamentation, I think the battery won't last enough. Maybe in the beginning, but in time....
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on this unit, the battery seems to last forever... I am sure if using daily it will drain but, I have not even come to charge it, yet. Also, it has additional USB ports so you can charge your phone or other battery-operated devices.

The major reason I don't use it quite often is the clunky speed control and hassle of changing the bits: you have to turn the nob until the unit stops, then turn it again at the desired speed.
 
Herman said:
How? By using them in my Proxxon or new nail drill.
What for? The ones more suited for metal work will be used to round off copper wire e.g. for the bolts in the wales.
The ones more suited for wood will be used for different parts of ornamentation and I have experimented with them on wooden nails and and I'm considering going that way.
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Do you round the heads before or after you drive them into the wales?
 
For the metal bolts I intend to round the heads, and blacken them before driving them into the wales. Probably with a preformed piece of wood to make certain they are not driven in too deep.
But that is only my intention, no experience yet. To gain the necessary experience I have made a copy of a piece of the hull on which I can experiment with different methods and decide which methods are best before ruining the model.
Time will tell and I will share my experiences as usual in my build log.
 
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