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AaronRabs Rotary Tool Projects...Any Ideas???
March 7th, 1999 08:44 AM
I just purhased a Craftsman rotary tool from Sears. There is only one problem, I don't know what sort of project to start out with. I love working with wood, but I rent an apartment and have no space to run my saws and stuff. So I purchased this rotary tool with the intentions of crafting projects at the kitchen table. But I don't know what to start with or exactly what I need...any ideas??? Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Thank You !

Aaron
Nitecrawler Rotary Tool Projects...Any Ideas???
April 21st, 1999 09:01 AM
Aaron,

 Working with wood in any way can provide a lifetime of enjoyment. I'm not sure which rotary tool you've purchased, but most are more suited to small projects. I think perhaps my most rewarding small projects are bird houses I build from scrap wood and simple plans. I have even scaled down the plans and made some in miniature. These of course are just used for decoration, but everyone who comes around wants either a small one to decorate with or a full size one to house our feathered friends. With proper housing available, even chicadees and wrens can be enticed to nest on the balcony of a small apartment, thus adding even more enjoyment to your hobby. Other ideal projects might be a doll house or furniture for the same, or even wooden toys and puzzles. If you don't have children, these make great gifts for friends or family members who do have children. There are numerous books available with plans for all of the above items from many sources. Hope this gives you some useful ideas.
JoeA Rotary Tool Projects...Any Ideas???
July 16th, 2001 09:45 PM
I have a Craftsman variable speed rotary tool. I really haven't built anything with it. I usually fix things around the house with them. I would recommend small projects, they are definetly not for large projects. Like nightcrawler said, a bird house sounds like a good idea, I would also recommend making name plates that can sit on the shelf. Just remember to use pine, oak would really hurt the bit.
Adam Chamberlain Rotary Tool Projects...Any Ideas???
October 18th, 2002 01:26 PM
Try your hand at wood carving.
The cutter burrs and sanding drum combination is great.
Either jump right in or play with a non-hardening piece of clay before starting to carve your masterpiece.
Unlike hand wood carving tools,the burrs are not affected much by figured wood or end grain.
Adam Chamberlain Rotary Tool Projects...Any Ideas???
March 24th, 2004 08:11 PM
Your rotary tool excels at cleaning away rust and deburing sharp edges.

You can pick up old tools at swap meets and garage sales. A lot of the old tools are examples of an age of craftsmanship that probably will never exist again. Keeping them from rusting away can be a wonderful endeavor.

You will also learn some of the simple pleasures of hand woodworking that power tools do not afford you.

Brush away rust - don't grind if you want to keep your old tool's old finish (patina).

Where a face shield to avoid flying metal brush bristles.

Have fun!
Adam Rotary tool use - tool restoration/sharpening
February 1st, 2005 01:37 AM
I use my Rotary tools extensively in restoring old tools and sharpening both new and old tools.
A sampler set of CRATEX rubberized abrasive wheels (ranging from rust busting coarse to gentle smoothing extra-fine) is just the ticket for smooth rusting tools. Check the web for a dealer in your area.
The grinding stone points and wheels can gently grind curved edges back to shape in preparation for final honing.
For very delicate grinding the fine sleeve of a rubber sanding drum will help take out any hard lines left by the stones.
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