[Dailydrool] Dremels and Sanding Barrels

[Marilyn Burns]

This is in response to the inquiry regarding the diamond barrel sanding drum 
from Lasco Diamond Products.  Throughout the years, I have purchased and 
tried their other sized barrels and grits - however, I find the large 
barrel - coarse grit - to be perfect.  The large barrel is the same length 
as the standard dremel sanding drum - approximately 1/2" - but it has a 
smaller circumference - with a diameter of approximately 1/4".  The size 
works extremely well - even for smoothing out the back edge of the nail 
close to the pad.

Although I have never used the sandpaper drums that come with the dremel - I 
fortunately hadn't thrown them away.  That allowed me to visually compare 
the grit on the two barrels.  I actually found the Lasco coarse barrel to be 
VERY close to the fine, sandpaper band.  Remember, these diamond barrels are 
primarily used for shaping and polishing acrylic nails - so the grit is NOT 
typical of sandpaper!  A fine grit diamond barrel in the "manicure world" is 
used for smoothing and providing a matte finish on the top of a nail - not 
for length changes.

As for the batteries - the period of time that Michael mentioned the battery 
lasts is probably pretty close.  I had been using the dremel cordless 
multi-pro for years.  Those batteries run about $20 and I had been able to 
find a new units for under $25.  To me it was a no-brainer to replace the 
entire unit.

As for the new dremel - I bought it around October 1st and just changed the 
AA batteries yesterday.  It wasn't dead - but it did appear to be losing 
strength.  We do Amanda Lynn's nails weekly - so that really isn't too 
bad...   Plus, we buy AA batteries in mass-quantities from a wholesale 
club - as my husband needs them on his job.  However, a friend of mine who 
is a dog groomer by trade, uses the standard rechargeable AA batteries in 
hers without a problem.  In fact, she's the one who told me about the unit.

I hope this helps...

Marilyn - loving Mom of Amanda Lynn and Bridgemates Samantha Sue and Bob 
Burns