Dremel Brushes

[WarrenJ]

I've been using a Dremel style rotary to remove some rust on tools. The wire brushes seem to fly apart without too much use. Any ideas on a better quality brush?

 

[Bigblockyeti]

I've looked everywhere and the Dremel branded brushes seem over priced and very short lived but so do the no name ones.

 

[AceofSpad3s]

Wire brushes and wheels like to shed, given how small the dremel ones are it's probably just comes with the territory.
Try Electrolysis if you really want to some time, though if you are just doing really small spots or light surface rust it might be a bit overkill.

 

[Stadger]

I hate the rotary brushes of any manufacturer. Picking those little wires out of your clothes is miserable. Now I just buy the cheapest and pitch 'em at the first sign of shedding. Slowing the tool down and using minimal pressure seems to help.

 

[Dave455]

Try ordering some from MSC - I’ve used them and they are better than the Dremel ones.

Have you got any other tool you could use. Even the cheapest angle grinder with a half decent wire brush would be a big step up!

 

[clubairth]

For tools try Evapo-Rust. It's WAY better than any wire wheel.
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[Wamsutta]

To keep the wires from flying off, turn the speed down as low as you can.

 

[03.]

Laughing at myself, saw the topic and thought carbon brushes!

 

[Stuey]

Foredom/3M Scotch Brite discs?

https://www.foredom.net/product/radial-bristle-discs-6-micron-3-000-grit-peach-9-16-6-pk/

 

[WarrenJ]

I"ll check out MSC. Agree I hate picking small wires from my clothes. Starting to wear a cover over my shirt.
Thanks for all the suggestions. I bought some Evapo Rust, need to get it started on some pieces.

 

[Tools85]

All my wire brushes do this eventually. I have been getting the harbor freight ones recently. They dont last as long and start throwing first but the overall cost durability seems to be better.

 

[gearhead1]

I use a dremel with a wire brush quite a bit. I get them in bulk from a place called surplus city.

http://www.surpluscityinc.com/auto-hardware/

 

[frank001]

I've had the same problem with rotary brushes on a Dremel. I found a solution was to put a bead of hot melt glue around where the wires attach. Makes a big difference.

 

[WarrenJ]

Frank001
I'll give that a try-Thanks
gearhead-I'll check that out-thanks

 

[Wamsutta]

At this point I'm assuming the OP doesn't have variable speed. That's pretty much a necessity with a lot of the Dremel implements unless you're using rotary files or router bits.

 

[RonnieC]

This is timely- I was running a brass wheel in my dremel yesterday while wearing a short sleeved shirt. My left forearm looked like a pincushion!
Thanks for the hot glue suggestion!

 

[ZRX61]

I've been using a Dremel style rotary to remove some rust on tools.

Brass bristle wire wheel on a bench grinder, even a 6in will do it. I can't imagine trying to remove rust on tools with a Dremel, seems like an exercise in futility.

 

[Parrothead]

I found a solution was to put a bead of hot melt glue around where the wires attach. Makes a big difference.

Thank you! I use my Dremel regularly, and am so annoyed picking wire shards out of my clothes and occasionally skin.

Brand doesn’t seem to factor either.

 

[bonneyman]

Try Widget Supply. Though they are Dremel brand the prices and quantities tend to offset short life.

https://widgetsupply.com/

 

[pcmeiners]

Foredom/3M Scotch Brite discs?

https://www.foredom.net/product/radial-bristle-discs-6-micron-3-000-grit-peach-9-16-6-pk/

Have a bunch of theses, these are made for very small, intricate areas.

 

[RTM]

I use a dremel with a wire brush quite a bit. I get them in bulk from a place called surplus city.

http://www.surpluscityinc.com/auto-hardware/

****, they’ve been hacked, on to the next link.

I am using them to detail the rusted chrome plating on tool box latches, so much bigger won’t work.

 

[RTM]

Widget supply, will see the quality in a week or two.

 

[jg4660]

Try a heavier wire wheel in a cordless drill. Much better unless your working on very small and delicate items.

JG

 

[RTM]

Widget supply delivered today, quite fast from Oregon. Took a package from across the bay longer to get here. Will pull it out if quarantine tomorrow and check the quality.