The sanding drums are surprisingly effective at removing wood, especially if you use the lower grits. The sanding drums are the most universal sanding bits for the Dremel and can be used for most sanding jobs, but let’s go through some of the things they excel in. Both are generally used for the same applications, but the smaller one is a little bit slower at sanding because it covers less surface, but the smaller one is better for more detailed work and getting into tight spaces. Sanding Drums comes in one large size and one smaller size, the larger sanding drum is 1/2-inches (12.7mm) in diameter, and the smaller sanding drum is 1/4-inches (6.35mm) in diameter. It is the one I use the most and probably the one you are going to use the most as well. The sanding drum is by far the most used sanding attachment for the Dremel. Let me go into detail and introduce you to the different types of sanding with a Dremel and when to use the different types of sanding bits and attachments. This makes it easier for you to google, research, and understand which bit I am talking about. So throughout this article, I will use this number whenever talking about a certain bit. The different types of sanding bits are used for different applications.Īll Dremel bits, mandrels, and attachments have been assigned a number. Sanding with a Dremel can be done with a sanding drum, a sanding disc, an abrasive buff, and with your own homemade sanding bits. So, how should we approach sanding with a Dremel? The different sanding bits are made for different situations, some sanding bits are good for sanding flat surfaces, some are good for sanding corners and some are good for finishing off a project. The Dremel has many different bits to use for sanding.
The speed may not be so much better but it definitely will help out for some areas when working with leather.Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Try to use a dremel in your next project and apply some of these methods while working. The highlights that I see in using the dremel tool is for engraving, sanding/skiving, burnishing edges and drilling holes. For a $50-$100 tool though you will have a mini leather workshop all in a small carry case. Like I said, there are some very useful items that can be used with the dremel tool but also some not worth checking out. You best bet is to continue to use your X-Acto knife or rotary blade. This can make it hard to be accurate with. The cutting tool will cut but will leave a burn mark in your leather and leave a very wide cut. Cutting leatherĬutting leather is also another alternative to using the dremel tool, but not really that great. This can become a mess and will probably just result in you just using a cloth rag. It will usually start to release some of the cloth from the attachment. This will let you cut away the leather at an angle while just applying more pressure. Or use the pyramid shaped sander and hit it straight onto the leather. For this I recommend using the flat sanders and applying pressure at an angle. Turn the leather over and apply pressure to the area you want to skive. This same method can be used with the dremel. Some machine skivers are actually a rotating sander below the leather where you run the leather through the machine. Using the sander attachments can also be used to skive leather. Although many people use a sanding belt for their projects, this belt allows for a big flat surface to press the leather against. This can be a little tricky since sanding by hand will be slow and steady so it will be harder to get an even surface. Use whichever one you like and start sanding away any misshapes in your leather. They have a flat surface attachment, a round drum sander and a pyramid shaped sander. This is an obvious one since the dremel tool has very good sanding attachments. But it still is a way to use a Dremel with leather projects. Using a Dremel isn’t as good as using a drill press as it will shake in your hand a bit. But it is much better than trying to drive a chisel through 18 ounces of leather.
The only downside about this is you wont get the nice diamond shape hole from the chisel.
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