Comments | deepthink: Note to future self.

deepthink

Note to future self.

Oct 30, 2009 22:22

When a Dremel tool is used on CD jewel case plastic, it doesn't grind or cut. It melts.

Yes, even on the lowest setting.

Comments 7

misa1 October 31 2009, 02:56:59 UTC

Crazy. As a frequent Dremel user, I too shall file away this info for future reference.

deepthink October 31 2009, 17:42:37 UTC

That was honestly my first thought. "How can I use this?"

the_mouthpiece October 31 2009, 07:40:14 UTC

You can get around this with mineral water, but for the most part, I just get cheap tupperware and cut to spec.

deepthink October 31 2009, 17:46:08 UTC

My local thrift shops would probably be great for that...strong but flexible plastics are great for costuming/craft.

In this case I was caught for time and needed an easily workable material that's both rigid and waterproof. Rasps and sandpaper nicely cleaned up the "instant sprue".

tzel October 31 2009, 11:59:28 UTC

Good to know. I intend to get a dremel in the near future.

labrynthos October 31 2009, 13:32:45 UTC

OMG!

csue_n_moo October 31 2009, 15:14:02 UTC

I've never tried using ours on plastic; weird.