Does it use Dremel sanding bands or are the bands specific to the Hitachi?Looking to do dog nails.
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Dremel bits will fit in the Hitachi chuck. I use mine to do my dog's nails.
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We use the standard Dremel style sanding drum to trim dogs' nails- haven't tried it on humans.
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Lyndsey I have 6 of these guns and the 60605X nail gun hanger works perfectly go to amazon and look up nail gun hangers for hitachi guns pops right up hope that helps
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Unless accustomed to having feet handled from puppyhood, most dogs are skittish about having their feet held and touched. I have found this tool easier to use than the guillotine or scissor type nail trimmers. You need to sort of gently "bounce" the spinning sanding wheel against their nail - not hold it hard against it for a long period; you have to guard against building up too much heat in the nail, but most dogs tolerate well. If you are inexperienced use the buddy system - get down on the floor, have a friend hold onto your dog, and then work on grinding the nails. If you feel yourself losing your temper or getting frustrated at the dog, quit and try again later. If you freak out, your dog will too. Most dog nails grow fast. Grinding about once a week keeps the length manageable. Good luck!
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Hi PaulI have used 45 mm nails and my Hitachi has done about 7000 nails perfect.Mauri
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I purchased separately bits from Medicool also sanding bands (fine) to use. Now these are only used on artificial nails and if used on natural nails great care should be taken! Not sure this answers your question!
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Yes, the tool comes with several sanding drums which I use to fle my dogs nails. I have a plug-in Dremel that I have used for years with these sanding drums and that works fine as well. With the battery model you can contriol speed (noise) and you don't have to fight the cord. My dog likes it better too.
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Why on earth would ANYONE use a rotary tool to trim their dog's nails?? USE CLIPPERS. Or better yet, walk your flippin dog every day, the sidewalk is the best nail trimmer you can think of. Walk your dog every day, you NEVER have to trim their nails. I have watched the look on dogs faces while their owners tried to trim their nails with a dremel. It is HORRIBLE. The dog doesn't know what a dremel is, or that you are trimming their nails. They view it as a medieval torture device, which is basically IS to a dog. It is TERRIFYING to them. People who trim their dogs' nails with a rotary device are horrible, lazy, selfish dog owners, PERIOD. Why on earth would ANYONE use a rotary tool to trim their dog's nails?? USE CLIPPERS. Or better yet, walk your flippin dog every day, the sidewalk is the best nail trimmer you can think of. Walk your dog every day, you NEVER have to trim their nails. I have watched the look on dogs faces while their owners tried to trim their nails with a dremel. It is HORRIBLE. The dog doesn't know what a dremel is, or that you are trimming their nails. They view it as a medieval torture device, which is basically IS to a dog. It is TERRIFYING to them. People who trim their dogs' nails with a rotary device... » Read More Why on earth would ANYONE use a rotary tool to trim their dog's nails?? USE CLIPPERS. Or better yet, walk your flippin dog every day, the sidewalk is the best nail trimmer you can think of. Walk your dog every day, you NEVER have to trim their nails. I have watched the look on dogs faces while their owners tried to trim their nails with a dremel. It is HORRIBLE. The dog doesn't know what a dremel is, or that you are trimming their nails. They view it as a medieval torture device, which is basically IS to a dog. It is TERRIFYING to them. People who trim their dogs' nails with a rotary device are horrible, lazy, selfish dog owners, PERIOD. « Show Less
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Not really because the pads are circular and on a plastic hallow disc that you push onto the disc on the tip2toe. If your mechanical thinking - Basically sanding pads are on a female end that is circular and the tip2toe has the male end that is circular. You would have to create something to go on the dremel that would hold the sanding pads.
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It is smaller and more controllable for precision work, especially drilling. In my opinion it does not replace a Dremel when it comes to sanding or grinding.
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My dogs are the same way. I don't think this item is very loud - it was recommended to me by the breeder who uses it on all her dogs. When you do it, though, don't exceed 3 seconds for each nail. Also, you want to follow the nail, not go against it because that will push the nail into their paws and that can hurt. By the way - another wonderful use for the Dremel is a pedicure - it grinds away the callouses on your feet just beautifully!
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I am sorry, but I didn't look for something like that with this machine. There are several size collars, and it looks like you can use most if not all the Dremel attachments.
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I've been using dremel for 40 yrs on my dogs nails. I got so disgusted with the noise and constant changeing of batteries and chargers, I finally tried this one. OMG what a difference, quiet, faster, smoother much better job all the way around!
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Can't say, I've never used a Hitachi. As with all Festool tools, you pay a premium price, but the quality is fantastic. I've never had such clean smooth cuts. Even end grain in oak, maple, etc., come out looking like it came off a shooting board.
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I don't see why now, although I HAVE NOT TRIED IT. My father had extremely thick toenails and used some sort of dremel tool on them. One note about this product: It is NOT CORDLESS.
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I don't know the difference. If you are wanting cutting tools, stay away fromantic dremel. The sanding discs and other attachments wear out too quickly and are way to expensive.
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You can either buy the Porter Cable sanding disks for this which I personally have never used, or, what I do use are after market 9" hook and loop pads as are 9" hook and loop sanding discs in many grits which are significantly lower in cost than the Porter Cable original equipment sanding discs with integral pad.