Dremel router???

[northie66]

Can u use a dremel as a router?  Is so please explain. Thanks!

[Lakelad]

Janet, Dremel sells a plunge router attachment for the tool and router bits. I bought the attachment to use to drill holes on patterns where my drill press didn't have the depth to reach. I read the idea on another forum and it was a solution to a problem for me. Dremel does not recommend using it but the fellow I got the idea from has been doing it for years with no problem, just have to be careful. I plan to buy some of the router bits, but haven't as yet.
Gary

[Russ C]

Janet, Dremel sells router bits for its tool and there are other company's that carry them also. My Dremel kit came with a router base for the tool but no bits. Imagine that,.. I had to buy them separately. 

[daneklund]

I also use the dremel plunge router, primarily for drilling holes in the scroll patterns.  I have only used it a couple times as a router.  I am going to purchase the keyhole bit to make hanger holes on the back of my projects - both scroll and intarsia.  Right now I use a keyhole bit in my trim router, but the holes is normally larger than I like.

[Dawie]

I love my Dremel and have the Routerfoot(I think you call the add on part) with several bits, I love it works nice to make edges along smaller pieces, like eclipse I want to buy the keyhole bit for the same use. My Dremel lives on the selve just next to my saw within easy reach as I find new uses for it everyday.
David.

[jim stiek]

we have a router table for the dremel works prety good for edgeing with practice. also have the plunge base for drilling.

[julief]

I have both the plunge router and router table attachments.  Both serve their purpose but the Dremel 400 does not fit well.  The 300 does just fine.  I have used both for decorative edges and slots for small pieces.  I have also used it for drilling holes in places that I cannot use my drill press.

[Rightarm]

    I've been kicking around the same idea. Our local Menards carrys everything I'd need to make my Dremel a router. Dave

[Russ C]

For drilling holes the drill press can't, I use a regular 3/8" drill. 

[northie66]

Is this how you all use the dremel router?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjCUHcUZPCg&p=6461C1271F1AF4D4&index=24&playnext=2

[Russ C]

Janet, that is the plunge router attachment for the Dremel. You can use it with bits for decorative edges or for drilling holes in the scroll patterns. 

[julief]

Yup, that's it.  I use the little dremel table more than the router base.  I mounted it to a 2 x 4 and clamp it to my work table when I need it.  Stick it back up on the shelf - out of the way when I don't need it.  Either way, both do a pretty good job on small projects.

[Russ C]

I did not know they made the dremel table. Might have to buy one. I learn something new all the time from this forum. 

[julief]

I made several boxes with a slide in lid a while back.  That little table worked like a champ to cut the slots in the box sides to slide the lid into.

[Dawie]

That's it Janet. Just that I normally fixate the piece I am working on, it tends to slide otherwise. I to should look into the tableside of things.
David