Rotary Tool Accessories
Attachments for the Dremel Tool, Bur Holders and other Carving Accessories Bur Cleaning Info and Tips
There are different reasons why burs leave burn marks or don't cut well. If you know your bur is relatively new and not likely to be dull, then the cause is often a dirty or clogged bur.
The easiest way to clean all types of burs is to get a small jar (baby food size is fine) and fill it with enough acetone to cover the bur cutting heads. Let the burs soak for a while, the acetone won't hurt them. This will loosen the resins that are clogging the cutting surfaces. After the burs are removed from the acetone, simply scrub them off with a toothbrush shaped brass brush. This should eliminate the majority of the debris. You can resubmerge and repeat if necessary.
Carbide burs are much tougher and in a pinch they can even be flamed with a small propane torch to burn off the residue. Use caution when using this method; flame the bur while it is chucked into your tool, don't attempt to hold it with pliers (or your fingers!!!). Do NOT try this on steel burs. They will lose their temper and will not hold a sharp edge. If you are cleaning a mandrel mounted carbide bur, you must remove the small fiber washer before using the torch cleaning method.
Brass Bur Cleaning Brush $1
Bur Holders
Small Round Bur Holder with clear plastic cover conveniently stores and organizes 48 accessories. Holder has 24 holes for 3/32" shank burs and 24 holes for 1/8" shank burs. $4.50
NEW!
Large Bur Box with Lid and Handle
We have had requests for these for years - and you are going to love them! If you are tired of rooting through a box looking for the correct bur, or of accidently dumping your burs when using other storage containers, then this bur storage box is the one for you. The hard plastic case is lightweight and has a handy carrying handle. When the lid is closed, the burs will not fall out, even when the case is turned upside down!
These have been made to our exact specifications, and are perfect for gourd carvers! Each box holds 190 burs (a combination of 62 3/32" shank burs and 128 1/8" burs) $26
*Looking for Rifflers, Hole Saws and other tools and accessories? To make each page load faster, they are found on the "Tools" page.
Arizona Gourds is an authorized Foredom Tool Distributor. Please use the Foredom link button to view available tool sets including bench and hanging models and the new Gourd Carvers Kit.
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1/2" x 1/2" Drum Sander
1/8" shank
Comes with two sanding bands. Great for smoothing sand ripples, grinding Inlace resin and many other uses.$3.50
Replacement sanding bands
Assorted grits
6 for $2
Do not run drum sanders at high speeds.
The Keyless Chuck (Dremel 4486) will eliminate the need for wrenches and collets! It accepts all accessory bits with 1/32" to 1/8" shanks. They work with most Dremel models, including Dremel attachments and flexible shafts.
They may also work on other brands of rotary tools, but it is not guaranteed. $10
Sanding mandrel and discs
This small sanding attachment works great with your rotary tool, and is an inexpensive alternative for sanding small carved areas, grinding Inlace resin or other small sanding operations. The mandrel has a 1/8" shaft with a mounting head for 3/4" adhesive backed sanding discs. The mandrel comes with a sampler pack of 10 assorted grit discs including 60, 80, 120 and 220.
Run these at low speeds.
Mandrel and 10 assorted discs - $5
(exact mandrel and discs may vary slightly from picture)
Replacement Discs
24 Assorted - $3.50
*Looking for Carving Burs? To make each page load faster, they are found on the "Carving Burs" page.
*Lost the drive nut for your Dremel Flexshaft? Your flexshaft will not operate without this part. A drive nut replacement has a square opening that mates with the square ended spring shaft inside the flexshaft housing. $6
Picture this: You are at a class, merrily carving away, when you accidentally catch your bur in your work apron, and now your flexshaft no longer works!
As a safety feature, the flexshaft inner spring is designed to snap, to save you from injury, and to protect the handpiece and the rest of your Dremel tool.
What to do? You might have to resort to carving with just the tool and without the flexshaft - or you'd have to go search for a replacement (usually well over $30 at a home improvement store.)
OR, you can be prepared ahead of time and keep a spare inner shaft on hand! If's a much more economical solution to just replace the broken inner shaft, and not have to buy a whole new flexshaft. $12
Flexshaft Replacement Inner Spring
Arizona Gourds is an authorized Mastercarver Micro-Pro Tool Distributor. Please use the Mastercarver link button to view the Micropro micromotor carving tool.
