I'm trying to learn glass engraving, so I want to ask, is the bit replaceable, or what what happens when it's dull or worn out?
1309074
never tried it on glass. use mostly for tools. it's a diamond tip bit should last a long time. this s a very nice tool. nice light weight easy to use. hope this helped.
1309075
yes the bits are replaceable and you can get them off there website. www.generaltools.com. part# is505b
71489
I believe you can, i would take it somewhere like Things remembered or any place that does it, they would be able to tell you there for sure if it can be engraved. Hope this helps!
897151
I use the pink stones for sharpening knives and tools. The operators manual says they are either aluminum oxide grinding stones or silicon carbide grinding stones, the second of which is said to be good for grinding and shaping very hard materials such as glass. As for my personal experience with it on glass, it does work but not for anything needing deep engraving or fine lines or for any precision. I recomend getting a set of diamond encrusted engraving bits I got like a set of 20 for like five bucks and they are good for almost anything and if I remember correctly this comes with at least one of those. Hope this helps
388512
Most of the Silver ... bits are too big. They go from 9/16 to 1 1/2". This sharpener will go up to 3/4". I cant see why it would not sharpen these bits that are 3/4" or smaller. This is a great tool!
1951401
I would not recommend, because if you destroy the integrity of the metal, you ruin the sword. And 2, only if you know someone personally who knew how to handle the engraving and do a decent job. My suggestion would be to place in a display case or stand and have an engraved plaque made stating what you would like.
1773584
There are sets of diamond burrs that you can buy here for $6- and get 30 bits. It's been a while since I got these and I wasn't impressed with how long the diamond bits lasted.
258789
Hi Claudia The answer is no. Dremel Trio does not have a diamond tip or a Carbide Grinding Stone for glass engraving. Regards Ferredepot
1638724
I have had my magnifying glass for a few months. I have not had to replace anything. It still works fine.
2273938
I am not sure about engraved, the glass is not that thick, but an etching would probably work.
929066
I am not sure about the one I have is new and I have not used it much. What I do not like is it is to heavy and short where the bit is. I am going to get one that bends and get an extension. I believe that sounds more like what you are looking for. I used one like that one time and loved it.
546148
Good luck. It is a tiny screw. It took me over an hour of trying to get the tip inserted and held in place by the screw before I discovered there was no possible way. A set screw would have worked well, but this engraver needs a redesign. Consider how much force is going to be applied to the tip, between the pressure needed to engrave your item, as well as the vibration produced by the machine and it makes no sense why such a tiny screw was used. Please read all the reviews before buying.
1384657
Sure can. Very easily. Just pull out the bit and put in a new one in less than 5 seconds. I recommend putting in your favorite or most USED bits as you get some bits you might not need such as a star bit.
1180596
Buy the Dremel 9929 bit. It's almost the cost of this whole set, but will engrave granite stone, and will last longer than the cheap coated bits.
1779270
Well, like most things in life - it's simple, just not easy. While you can pull the bits out the front of the holders for quick removal, you can only replace them by sliding them into the top of the holder. Make sure the profile of the bit matches the profile of the holder (align points to points, faces to faces). Insert aligned bit into top of holder at approx a 5-10 degree angle to the end of the first "claw". Rotate bit so it is parallel to holder and finish inserting until fully seated. Unfortunately, it's not a one handed, or speedy, operation. You may have to do what others and myself have done; just leave them banging around loose in the case until the job is done, then replace the bits correctly as part of your job clean-up.
2197299
It would mar the finish, and leave it able to rust (I think) where it was engraved... Unless it were kept oiled maybe?
972333
I have used this engraver to engrave my initials on bits for horses. I have to go over and over to be sure it can be seen. If you want it to look really tidy is go with a better model I think. But I have had pretty good luck, for the price anyway
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I'm not sure how it's done, but it is deeply cut into the metal, then filled in with black coloring, for contrast. The cut edges of the lettering do look very slightly rough from what I assume to be the cutting tool, but the lettering is and should remain highly legible forever. It is much better than many lightly etched-on lettering samples I've seen.