Getting Started

Congratulations and welcome to the exciting world of Dremel Tools. Learn the basic concepts, terminology and operation of Dremel tools, attachments and accessories, as well as gain insight into the almost endless list of uses for our tools.

The Dremel System

Dremel has increased the value and versatility of its tools by creating an extensive line of attachments and accessories. By expanding the functionality of our tools we make it fun and easy to accomplish a wide variety of tasks and activities.

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The Collet

The collet is the most precise way to hold an accessory (bit) in a high speed rotary tool. The collet is located underneath the collet nut, inserted in the end of the tool’s shaft. There are 4 different sized collets available to accommodate different accessory shank sizes from 1/8 inch down to 1/32 inch. It is essential to use the correct sized collet for each accessory. The collets are marked with corresponding shank size: no rings – 1/8 inch (480), 1 ring – 1/32 inch (483), 2 rings – 1/16 inch (482), 3 rings – 3/32 inch (481). See your owner's manual for more detailed information.

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Learn the grips

There are several good ways to hold a Dremel rotary tool. Use the one that gives you the most control for your task. Or that you feel most comfortable with. One of these will work for you.

	The pencil grip This grip offers the best control for fine detail work.
	The paring knife grip Use this grip with cutters when making longer, smoother cuts. This grip offers good control for cutting depth.
	The golf grip One and two hands. When you want to keep the tool parallel to the work surface for sanding or grinding, use the one-handed grip. Use the two-handed grip every time you use a cut-off wheel. Cut-off wheels can stick and cause kickback. Two hands offer better control. Remember always use a light touch with a rotary tool. You’re just guiding the tool. Let the high speed do all the work.