Thread: Dremel bit size question

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For those of you who use a dremel to carve/route epitaphs in foam, what size bit do you use to carve out small script? I have a 1/8 bitthat works well but I'm experimenting with some finer font/script and want it to be clean. Are there special bits you use? Thanks so much!

depending on how small you want it, it might be better to go with an exacto... the smallest i have is pretty tiny, but i'm not sure of the size. if you look for some of the bits that have the crushed diamond pieces on them (can't remember what they're called), they work pretty well and get pretty small

i use these
http://www.amazon.com/Dremel-628-Pie.../dp/B0000302Z3
and these

http://www.amazon.com/Dremel-108-Eng...3423809&sr=1-6

http://www.amazon.com/Dremel-106-Eng...3423809&sr=1-5
the only problem i find with the engraving and round diamond bit is... if i got just below the surface with out going over it once before. it doesnt have very smooth edges.
the drills bits however are great and the smallest drill bit is rediculous. you'd need different chuck size pieces for the inside, the piece that holds the bit itself whatever its called lol