Neilriser Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Hi all,i need to purchase a rotary cutter so i can cut out rusted panel pieces.i would prefer electric at this stage and it needs to be small with dics for fine cutting.I see the Dremel but is it man enough? all thoughts and advice greatfully reeived.Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonnett Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Quoted from 11469 Hi all,i need to purchase a rotary cutter so i can cut out rusted panel pieces.i would prefer electric at this stage and it needs to be small with dics for fine cutting.I see the Dremel but is it man enough? all thoughts and advice greatfully reeived.Neil You should be able to most of what you need to do with a 4" angle grinder fitted with 1mm cutting disc. You can trim with Gilbows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny-Jimbo Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 A horizontal cut off wheel is good, not sure if there are electric ones rather than windy ones.Dremmels are for very fine work - if you try using a Dremmell on a car panel you'll get through cutting discs in literally seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G8HSV Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 HiI have used a Dremel but its only useful for very, very small hard to reach areas. The cutters don't last more than a few cuts.For all other areas I used a 4" angle grinder. An 18v battery one I find is a little slower rpm and easier to control in confined spaces.Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimp my vit Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 https://fein.com/en_uk/oscillating-multi-tool/multimaster/fein-multimaster-quickstart-0342771/I use fein cutter with round or D shaped hss blade. Cheaper than Fein oscillators are now available... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bxbodger Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Use a monodex if you want accuracy, hand achingly slow, but accurate and with no distortion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktheherald Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Quoted from bxbodger Use a monodex if you want accuracy, hand achingly slow, but accurate and with no distortion. Back in the day, I cut out apertures for side windows in a Mini van with these.......Blisters. The offending item is still in my bodywork tool drawer, unused since that job about 40 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny-Jimbo Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Ah, so that's what these are called! I've just called them twin bladed tin-snip thingy ma jiggles.I have not had blisters, and they're good for shaping by hand, but the kerf material removed by the blade curls up underneath and the tool jams against it. You also need material on both sides of the blade or the jaw twists and jams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Hammond Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Is that what is known as a "nibbler"?Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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