Dremel speed probs

[MechCD]

When cutting my 120mm hole in the front of my case, the speed control died right after i finihsed. I replaced the brushes right before I started,,a nd i checked them again after, they are OK. the manual doesn't say how to take it apart and clean the reostat. Is it the reostat that needs cleaning? How do i open this thing up to clean it?

[Stilgar]

Don't know about taking apart the reostat but look at the rotor and see if it is dirty. (Since it started then died)

[MechCD]

It doesn't really "die", the speed control doesn't werk. It on full blast or off.

[siggy]

What is a dremel?

[MechCD]

Mine is a Sears (craftsman) high speed rotary tool.

Its like a drill that doesn't look like a gun, its straight. It spins much faster than a drill (30k rpm vs a drills 15k).

You can get several attachments (like drill bits) to stick in the end. The attachments spin :D.

Sanding block, flapwheel, several types of cutting wheels, small drill bits, sanding drums in 3 sizes, engraving bits, polishing wheels, wire brushes, and several more. Dremel makes then and so does Sears (Sears and Roebuck, "Craftsman" brand on tool, sears has a lifetime warranty on tools, not sure bout electric ones)

I use reinforced cutting wheels for cutting cases, and then a flapwheel or sanding drum to deburr the cut.

[Stilgar]

Okay, I thought it ran for awhile then died. Misread.
I've got one just a battery powered one (two speed) and can't help by looking at mine.

just noticed Craftsman Bring it back. They are good at returns.

[MechCD]

Do ya think they would get me another one? I don't have the receipt, but it s a Craftsman from Sears........ Hmmm, would I need the box?

I have had stuff replaced by Sears, but they were hand tools, like a chipped screwdrivers and a rachet that lost a ball bearing, I just don't know bout powertools.

I would rather try cleaning the reostat, but I dont know where to start cleaning/disassembling

[siggy]

OK. All clear now. I thought it was a new computer thing. If I was you I would call Sears. I thought all Craftsman were gauranteed for life.

[MechCD]

Dang, i just replaced the brushes...... I think if they replace it, the replacement will have new brushes. them there $2.50 brushes are expensive ya know (the flapwheel costs $5:confused: )

[Stilgar]

Originally posted by MechCD
Do ya think they would get me another one? I don't have the receipt, but it s a Craftsman from Sears........ Hmmm, would I need the box?

I have had stuff replaced by Sears, but they were hand tools, like a chipped screwdrivers and a rachet that lost a ball bearing, I just don't know bout powertools.

I would rather try cleaning the reostat, but I dont know where to start cleaning/disassembling

I have had a lot of luck bringing stuff in with out a sales ticket or box. I'm not sure about power tools but it would be worth the try.

[Yo_Mama]

I don't think the power tools work that way, but give it a shot anyhow. I bought my Craftsman dremel in a shrink-wrap package, it was one that someone had returned (under warranty) and they swapped it out for a new one and refurbed the old. Most of their power tools have a 1 year replacement warranty. I paid an extra $8 for another year on my 16.8V drill...

[MechCD]

I think it has been less than a year, but I have no receipt. You'd think the tool itself would be enough of a receipt.

"Yes I bough it at Sears, its a Craftsman!"

"How can you be sure you bought it here?"

"Sears is the only place where you can get Craftsman tools!!!"

[Chris Wolfe]

You can also buy Craftsman Tools at Western Auto stores.

[Yo_Mama]

You can also buy them on most military bases now, at the BX/PX's. ;) I don't buy them on base, because they never go on sale like they do at Sears. That's the only time I buy tools, when they're dang near clearance prices...

Originally posted by MechCD
I think it has been less than a year, but I have no receipt. You'd think the tool itself would be enough of a receipt.

"Yes I bough it at Sears, its a Craftsman!"

"How can you be sure you bought it here?"

"Sears is the only place where you can get Craftsman tools!!!"