dead dremel

[Zephik]

Even cheaper on Amazon!

[Omega]

I've had a 5-speed Craftsman "Dremel" for about two years, light to medium use (cutting steel for ArgDawn. I think the longest I used it was an hour or so, but I DID give it time to cool off when I felt it getting hot).

[Eclecticos]

I figure if your gonna go all out . .Might as well get a Compressor and a Pneumatic Rotary tool.
On second thought . .I think that 2272 is probably as good as it gets. Got a Foot Pedal and everything!

[Crimson Sky]

yeah compressors and pneumatics are not only noisy as hell but they suck up your electric bill with a few hours of work. Not great for late-night modding

[alphastryk]

lol...my thread got a bit longer than expected...

I think the motor just gave out on me... i tried to give it a lot of time to cool down too... ... guess its really not up to what I wanted from it...

hmm... should I buy another dremel and be extra careful?... or just get a jigsaw and a good sized drill bit (for starting jigsaw cuts)

[Crimson Sky]

It might just be the motor brushes are worn out. Take off the plastic screw caps (carefull to note how they go back, direction counts. use a piece of chalk to mark them) and inspect the brushes. they should be at least 5/16ths long. If they are ground down, replace them. Also try blowing out any dust or metal from the exhaust ports.

[alphastryk]

It might just be the motor brushes are worn out. Take off the plastic screw caps (carefull to note how they go back, direction counts. use a piece of chalk to mark them) and inspect the brushes. they should be at least 5/16ths long. If they are ground down, replace them. Also try blowing out any dust or metal from the exhaust ports.

I'll try that when I get home today....

thanks!

[Crimson Sky]

also, don't be affraid to take the brushes out first, then the screws off the cover (including the front plastic housing ring) and expose the motor. If its dead, there is no harm done. Once open, you can try lubricating the bearings with light oil and cleaning out any particles. The only tricky part you may encounter is getting the switch back in place if it happens to pop out. No worries, just align it all and pop the cover back on.

It's just a motor inside, nothing to spring and pop out at you. If you want, open it up and take a pic. I'll show you the trouble spots to work on that may get it up and running like new.

[alphastryk]

ok - I will open it up, check the brushes and post a pic sometime this week when I get a chance... thanks a ton!

[elbarto241]

if you do end up buying another dremel i wouldnt advise that black and decker one. i have it and after 5mins of "medium" use the motor starts to make a weird noise the only thing i can do is make sure i dont cover the air vents on the side