My Rotary Tool

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Hello

I have a SEARS Craftsmen model number 572.248952c Rotary Tool.

It has Variable Speed with an RPM of 5000-30000

120V AC 50-60Hz

My question is is this tool overkill for sanding my models?

If you have any recommendations of rotary tools. Please let me know.

Thank-you

Scott

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I do use a rotary tool (Dremel in my case) for roughing out and hollowing, especially on wood abd resin pieces. However, for fine sanding I do it by hand. Much safer, better results.

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I agree with Don- a rotary tool (I also have a Dremel) is very handy for sanding away significant amounts of material in a short period of time. Fine sanding- filled seams, for example- yields better results if done by hand.

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You will not be pleased with the results if you try to use that as a sanding tool on plastics. It will eat through the plastic and probably melt some of it. Way to many RPM’s.

I use one of the cheap $10 electric rotary tools combined with a dimmer switch to get the RPM’s down.

I do not know if using a dimmer switch with your rotary tool will damage it.

I also use a “Sonic Scrubber”. Its basicly an electric tooth brush on steroids. I use velcro to attach sanding pads to the head of the scrubber.

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A good speed control is a tremendous asset. I find the latest Dremel rechargable tools have excellent speed controls as they come. I can adjust it so the shaft is turning over slow enough to count the turns! Even for roughing out a piece of basswood or resin I never run the tool at full rpm.

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i found a battery operated fingernail polisher works. not too many rpms and interchangable sanding tips. just watch how much you take off at one time.

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Don, do you have a model number on that latest rechargeable? They seem to come out with a different model several times a year. The last three versions I bought I returned after getting them home and find they had way to many RPM’s. Yes, I can read the specs on the box but I have to try them anyway…just in case! Sounds like the one you have is what I have been looking for.

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Hello everyone

I just wanted to thank you for your suggestions

I decided to take my time and sand with Sandpaper

I had some 320 grit which I sanded about 5 times and then I used

some waterproof sandpaper 400 Super fine grit.

I have to say it looks very good.

My Patients paid off. I may try a rotary (dremel) tool in the future but for now I think I’ll stick to

the Sand paper.

Thanks

Scott