[Dailydrool] Dremels

[Michael Meckler]

I was interested to hear Marilyn Burns' post about the barrel-shaped  
diamond bit that can be used on the Dremel, but I got a bit confused  
looking up information on the Lasco Diamond Products website. So I'm  
sending this out to the list as well as to Marilyn, in the hope that  
she'll share more information with the list.

Do you use only one grit, or several? I currently use only the fine- 
grit Dremel sanding drum, as I found it takes off the right amount of  
nail (not too much too quickly), but I'm uncertain whether the fine  
grit on a diamond bit would take off more nail or not.

I also wanted to let folks know that I find the rechargeable  
batteries for the Minimite last about 1 1/2-2 years before they stop  
holding a charge. Replacement batteries can be ordered online for  
under $15.

I have one Basset, and I recharge the Dremel battery after every use.  
I don't know how frequently you need to replace the 4 AA batteries in  
the new Dremel model, but if the batteries can make it through 2  
grooming sessions, just Dremeling one Basset every 2 weeks would mean  
using more than 100 batteries a year. That sounds like it would be  
more expensive, but perhaps not if you're using the rechargeable AA  
batteries.

Thanks, Marilyn, for any additional information you can provide.