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| Whether you’re using the Dremel 400 Series XPR, to work on a project for the backyard, or creating an entertaining decoration for wildlife, let Dremel products help you enjoy your summer to the fullest.
Visit Dremel.com for products and project ideas. |
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Family Fun – Build a Birdhouse Young and old alike know there’s something special and exciting about watching wildlife gather in your own back yard. This summer, use Dremel tools to turn a terra cotta pot into a birdhouse and welcome a new bird family to your neighborhood!Follow these steps for a project the whole family can pitch in on: Make a trip to the hardware store first to gather supplies: a clay pot 4 to 6 inches in diameter, a clay saucer large enough to cover the pot, a 3/8-inch threaded rod two inches longer than the length of the pot and saucer combined, three nuts for the 3/8-inch rod, three metal washers, three rubber washers, an extended nut, an eyebolt or threaded hook and a 1/4-inch dowel 3 inches long. The saucer serves as the birdhouse roof. Using a Dremel 300 Series rotary tool outfitted with a 562 tile cutting bit, grind a 3/8-inch hole in the center of the saucer. Make the bird’s door by grinding a 1- to 1 1/2-inch hole in the side of the pot. Beneath the door, grind a 1/4-inch hole and press a dowel into it for a perch. Thread all components together to form the hanging house:
Type “bird house hole diameter” into an Internet search engine to find out what size hole diameter in your birdhouse can be used to attract specific bird species. For example: a 1 1/8” hole is ideal for Chickadees. |
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Featured Product – Dremel 400 Series XPR
The Dremel 400 Series XPR is the perfect tool for fix-ups around the house - from fitting into a tight spot to fix a drain pipe to planing a door so it closes more smoothly. Between the XPR’s performance, precision and control and wide variety of attachments, it can take on wide variety of projects.
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Expert Advice – Carving and Engraving
If you’re working on a summer project using a Dremel rotary tool, it’s likely you’ll use a carving or engraving bit along the way, since these accessories make up the largest category of Dremel accessory bits. Carving and engraving bits are ideal for carving, engraving, etching, cutting, smoothing and shaping. They can be used on glass, fiberglass, plastic, soft metals, acrylic, wood, semi-precious stones, rubber, laminates and particleboard. Their sharpness and durability allow the bits to last a long time when properly used. Follow these tips from the Dremel Experts for making the most of your carving and engraving bits: |
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| Dremel News Win a Dremel Duo Two-Tool Kit Just in time for summer fix-ups and fun family projects, the Dremel brand is giving away five Dremel Duo Two-Tool Kits for lucky eNewsletter readers to enjoy. The Duo kit includes the incredibly powerful, incredibly precise Dremel Driver™ cordless screwdriver and the Dremel Stylus™ cordless rotary tool. To enter the drawing, submit an e-mail with your name, shipping address (no P.O. boxes) and phone number in the body and “Dremel Duo Two-Tool Kit” in the subject line. We’ll pick five entries at random and announce the winners next month.Bosch Rebate Offer From time to time, the Dremel brand is able to share with readers of the Dremel eNewsletter offers from other tool brands of the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation. This month, precision measuring just got a whole lot easier. The Bosch Digital Laser Rangefinder, features fast, easy and accurate measuring – a range of 165 feet with accuracy within 1/16-inch. Click on the image for a $20 rebate. Stay tuned for more Dremel news this year.Safety reminder: When working with Dremel brand or any other power tool, always wear eye protection and a dust mask, and read and understand the owner’s manual prior to using. |
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