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I have a thousand year old Dremel that needs to be replaced --- built a million brass slot car frames back in the sixties --- it's finally dying

Another thread going right now is showing Dremel still the rotary tool of choice by most

My question
What is your favorite cutting wheel / disc for cutting track
Also what size --- is there a favorite width / diameter etc

Thanks in advance
Joe S
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Over the last 10 years I have cut a LOT of Lionel tubular and Gargraves shadow rail track with a (Dremel) rotary tool and prefer to use 2" Gyros HT Fiber disks (1/32" thick, 1/8" center hole, 30K max RPM). I buy them online in packs of 12 disks (think they were about $15 - 17 for the 12 pack).  I always cut the 2 outer rails first and then the center rail. They cut very well, last a long time, and I clearly recommend them.  Good luck.

Joe S,

    Although I no longer use a Dermel tool for much except very light work, (zoradt) Jim has the right idea, the Gyros fiber disk (1/32 in thickness with the 1/8 hole) ordered on line to keep the cost down, is the way to go for use with many different cutting tools, different sizes are also available for different jobs, no matter the tool you happen to use.  Now however IMO there is a much better way to cut all different kinds of custom track, that makes a much cleaner more professional job, the Rockwell X2 portable table saw.  Further the ROTO RZ 10 is a much higher grade tool for custom altering Engines like my Legacy Shay and other Tin Plate rolling stock.  No matter which tool you choose,

purchasing high quality Bits, Blades & Wheels/Disks that get the job done on a longevity basis is a major part of using the tools.

PCRR/Dave

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