Awesome tip! Plus if you know anybody who uses a floor buffer, get them to give you the used pads - they are different grades of scotch brite with plenty of life left in them
Thank you for sharing your amazing DIY inside tips about dremel abrasive homemade disc, as well as you being willing to share your talent!!! What a great video!!
That was a great teaching tutorial. I have made disc’s from one of your previous restorations and I’ve tried to make a cutting tool from a piece of copper pipe but to no avail so I just cut out squares with a scissors and then round them off. Please make additional teaching tutorials they are very helpful. Thanks.
Tell Chuck I appreciate the discount he was able to get for his viewers as a way to introduce us to these fine Flitz products, and congratulate him on his award. I have used the Chuck discount several times to get a variety of the Flitz products, and appreciate the fact that shipping within the lower 48 is usually included in the price you pay. P.S. Great tips making your own abrasive discs for a Dremel-type tool, and the use of the sharpened exhaust adapter as the "cookie cutter" to cut discs out of the pads. In the past I have bought 3M Scotch-Brite pads by the box and cut them in half (the price per pad for a $24 box [$20 if bought 7 years ago like me] which is much less than buying them 1or 2 at a time at a Big Box Store) and I have ended up with lots of half-used pads lying around the shop. Now those pads can be repurposed. If one uses the Wagner Paint Eater tool, there may be a way to cut out useful Dremel-sized pads from worn out discs, which are made for Wagner by 3M out of Cubitron or Cubitron II, both of which is are very aggressive and long-lasting products. Maybe an old metal hole-cutting saw on an electric drill would work; like others, I have several lying in shop drawers from long-ago forgotten projects, too good to dispose of, but of no practical use to me until now. Thanks again to Chuck and you for showing us ways to keep tool restoration doable, effective and cheap.
805ROADKING you nailed it. Shopping around for "pre-cut" disk are outrageously priced. Mag dad mentioned this method several videos ago and I've been making my own since. I generally wait for a rainy weekend and bang out a few dozen of different grits.
I have been using this great tip since you first introduced us to it many videos ago. Thanks to you and Roadking. I bought extra mandrels on amazon so I have each one ready to go. Thanks
Thanks Tony! Newer viewers kept asking about my homemade discs, so I decided to make a video dedicated to them! I'm glad you're having success with them!
Im using my Dremel more for this type of work now, too! Thanks for the info Magdad. I like your awl. Its awlsome with the shiny brass ferrel. I just bought a big box of Dremal accessories to replenish my stock. I have all the router accessories for it, even the plunge router attachment. The light is very useful, too. It screws on the front. Works on magnetic induction. Cool!
I always enjoy learning new ideas from you and Chuck. A few months ago when you suggested the making your own I tried some cheap pads at a lumbar yard. They were three pack for a dollar. Terrible to cheap. Gave them to my wife for pans she couldn't use them. So I will have to look for 3M. Cheaper isn't always better. Stay safe and healthy my friend. Thanks
Appreciate this video Magdad. I tried this a couple of weeks ago with good success. The info you shared here about the pad options and ramping up the rpm’s will improve my results next time, Thank you! Congrats to Chuck, no question the recognition was well earned.
After watching this I made a cardboard wheel similar.. but bigger for my drill. It works pretty good for polishing wood ,metal, and burnishing the edge of leather. I've seen knife sharpening paper wheels before that work really good. But I think those have very fine abrasive embedded in them ..my next experiment !! Lol thanks Magdad 😊
The "tool" you made to cut the material is similar to what I did recently to make a circular gasket for the glass fuel filter on an antique engine. I used an old spare freeze plug that had the right diameter and ground it down on the outside edges. Then I used my press to cut the gasket material. I want to find an old punch set, but I haven't yet. I could get a set from Harbor Freight, but it wouldn't be cool. I want my tools to have a past, to have "character".
I think RoadKing uses a vintage punch to make his. A punch set would be handy - and I agree, finding an old USA made set is more fun than buying a new foreign made set!
Thank you for this. One thing I also tried is making a few of the discs larger and when the surfaces start to wear, I gave them a little trim off the top, and I was good to go again without having to change anything. I only used single discs for my project, but I assume it would work the same with two. Hope this helps someone.
Just when I thought we wouldn't see a cameo by Chuck..... I really like the disks! What a brilliant idea! I buy those wheels that last like .003 seconds if you hit a sharp edge. I really like your cutter! Have you priced a punch of that size? sheesh. I will try in the near future.
@@357magdad They work great I made some from 3m green and 3m black heavy duty. I have discovered that using two stacked up works best. So simple to make I use a cap from a water bottle and it’s perfect. What a great tip that WORKS! I went to Home Depot and bought a bunch of the larger sheets and now I can make lots of them. I appreciate your help and carefully watch your videos because I’m a newbie. I’ve got lots of clean tools and pocket knives I’ve collected over the years that look great now👍🏻😄
Thanks Magdad for the video on this great tip. I will get on this. Have you ever tried making the disk from the left over fiber wheels that you use on your grinder? Thank for sharing. O O’Reilly’s here I come
I’m surprised you don’t sandwich the disk between two washers on the mandrel. I just purchased some 3M pads and intend to try this next opportunity I get. I’ll see if 2 washers make any difference in performance as opposed to one.
I started out with 1" dia, but increased to 1 1/4" and finally 1 1/2" through experimentation. I would recommend keeping the speed down on the larger diameter discs.
@@357magdad Thanks, great of you to share information. I find your videos easy to follow and informative. I also like the fact you don't try to entertain me but share with me what you have learned. Thom AKA old crow fixit shop
Thanks for watching! The maroon and super fine grey 3M material holds up pretty good. I try to keep the speed down. The coarse material does disintegrate pretty quickly. I would probably need two discs to do both sides of that putty knife.
Go to your local grocery store and buy the green scrubbies. Or harbor freight and get the bigger ones. I cut those in half to use on all my stainless steel pots and pans.
@@357magdad it’s pretty tough stuff. I was using scotch bright almost 50 years ago to make pots and pans have cool patterns in the inside so I know the green ones are very tough. Try all the colors just to see if they have an application on your videos. Good luck, also I just love your voice. Reminds me of my deceased father. Thanks for that too.
Good stuff It worked well on that putty knife ...Hope your award winning celebrity does not start acting like one and demand more attention and higher pay lol
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Awesome tip! Plus if you know anybody who uses a floor buffer, get them to give you the used pads - they are different grades of scotch brite with plenty of life left in them
Great tip! You could probably make bigger discs for a drill or a grinder!
Hey man - great freaking tip!
Thank you for sharing your amazing DIY inside tips about dremel abrasive homemade disc, as well as you being willing to share your talent!!!
What a great video!!
I'm glad you enjoyed the video Brad! If you haven't already, check out my rotary tool tips and tricks video:
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Hats off to Chuck for his deserved recognition. Chuck's assistant is doing ok too! Thanks (again) for the useful instruction, all the best
yes, what Nick said lol
Thanks Nick! Chuck is becoming quite the celebrity!
Chuck got a major award!! 😍
That screwdriver 1:25 could use the Magdad and Chuck touch. 😃
Like the leg lamp! I shaped the tip on that old Bridgeport screwdriver just for my Dremel!
Innovation is one of the reasons I watch so many restoration videos. Great little tool MagDad.
Thanks Michael! 805RoadKing often has good tips and tricks!
Thanks for sharing this great idea! I'm glad Chuck (and you) are finally getting the accolades you guys so deserve😊...
Have a great day buddy!
Thanks B Kind! I hope Chuck doesn't think he deserves the premium birdseed now!
That was a great teaching tutorial. I have made disc’s from one of your previous restorations and I’ve tried to make a cutting tool from a piece of copper pipe but to no avail so I just cut out squares with a scissors and then round them off. Please make additional teaching tutorials they are very helpful. Thanks.
Thanks Frank! Most of the time I end up using the pipe to sort of score the pads and then I cut them out with scissors.
Tell Chuck I appreciate the discount he was able to get for his viewers as a way to introduce us to these fine Flitz products, and congratulate him on his award. I have used the Chuck discount several times to get a variety of the Flitz products, and appreciate the fact that shipping within the lower 48 is usually included in the price you pay.
P.S. Great tips making your own abrasive discs for a Dremel-type tool, and the use of the sharpened exhaust adapter as the "cookie cutter" to cut discs out of the pads. In the past I have bought 3M Scotch-Brite pads by the box and cut them in half (the price per pad for a $24 box [$20 if bought 7 years ago like me] which is much less than buying them 1or 2 at a time at a Big Box Store) and I have ended up with lots of half-used pads lying around the shop. Now those pads can be repurposed.
If one uses the Wagner Paint Eater tool, there may be a way to cut out useful Dremel-sized pads from worn out discs, which are made for Wagner by 3M out of Cubitron or Cubitron II, both of which is are very aggressive and long-lasting products. Maybe an old metal hole-cutting saw on an electric drill would work; like others, I have several lying in shop drawers from long-ago forgotten projects, too good to dispose of, but of no practical use to me until now. Thanks again to Chuck and you for showing us ways to keep tool restoration doable, effective and cheap.
I'm glad you're having success with Flitz! Thanks for the tip about the Wagner discs!
Brilliant Mate!! You gotta be saving a fortune as much as you use them!! Thanks for mentioning Roadking, we really appreciate it!!☺
Thanks for the great tip RoadKing! I hope Jacktown opens up again in 2021, I want to get more of those red abrasive pads!
805ROADKING you nailed it. Shopping around for "pre-cut" disk are outrageously priced. Mag dad mentioned this method several videos ago and I've been making my own since. I generally wait for a rainy weekend and bang out a few dozen of different grits.
This is genius! I just bought my first ever rotary tool today, and will try this out for sure!
Make sure you watch my rotary tool tips and tricks video:
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I've been using your abrasive disc technique for a while now. Its fantastic for cleaning brass before polishing.
I also like the using super fine discs just before polishing with Flitz!
Brand Champion! Congratulations, Chuck!!!
Chuck made the big time! I hope he remembers us little guys!
I too saw this tip from EJ over at Roadkings channel. Good stuff. Enjoying your channel.
RoadKing is one of my favorite channels!
Thanks 357 , Nice Tips on A Fun Project . I Going to Pick up Some Pads.
Thanks Wayne! RoadKing always has good tips in his videos! Let me know how you like the DIY discs!
I have been using this great tip since you first introduced us to it many videos ago. Thanks to you and Roadking. I bought extra mandrels on amazon so I have each one ready to go. Thanks
Thanks Tony! Newer viewers kept asking about my homemade discs, so I decided to make a video dedicated to them! I'm glad you're having success with them!
Many thanks for the instructional video. Just started using the Dremel more and this will help, a lot.
Thanks John! My Dremel is probably my most used electric tool in the shop! Let me know how the abrasive discs work out for you!
Im using my Dremel more for this type of work now, too! Thanks for the info Magdad. I like your awl. Its awlsome with the shiny brass ferrel. I just bought a big box of Dremal accessories to replenish my stock. I have all the router accessories for it, even the plunge router attachment. The light is very useful, too. It screws on the front. Works on magnetic induction. Cool!
I always enjoy learning new ideas from you and Chuck. A few months ago when you suggested the making your own I tried some cheap pads at a lumbar yard. They were three pack for a dollar. Terrible to cheap. Gave them to my wife for pans she couldn't use them. So I will have to look for 3M. Cheaper isn't always better. Stay safe and healthy my friend. Thanks
I've had good luck with the 3M pads I found at Home Depot. The red no-name stuff I got at the flea market is pretty good - I wish I had bought more!
This is a neat idea! I will try it out. Thanks for the tutorial.
Give it a try and let me know what you think!
Appreciate this video Magdad. I tried this a couple of weeks ago with good success. The info you shared here about the pad options and ramping up the rpm’s will improve my results next time, Thank you! Congrats to Chuck, no question the recognition was well earned.
Thanks Kent! I've had good luck with those maroon and grey 3M pads!
After watching this I made a cardboard wheel similar.. but bigger for my drill. It works pretty good for polishing wood ,metal, and burnishing the edge of leather. I've seen knife sharpening paper wheels before that work really good. But I think those have very fine abrasive embedded in them ..my next experiment !! Lol thanks Magdad 😊
I bet a sandpaper wheel would work well!
Tried out the discs myself yesterday, they work great! Thanks for the instructional video. I do like your channel.
Thanks Brian! I'm glad you had success with the discs!
The "tool" you made to cut the material is similar to what I did recently to make a circular gasket for the glass fuel filter on an antique engine. I used an old spare freeze plug that had the right diameter and ground it down on the outside edges. Then I used my press to cut the gasket material. I want to find an old punch set, but I haven't yet. I could get a set from Harbor Freight, but it wouldn't be cool. I want my tools to have a past, to have "character".
I think RoadKing uses a vintage punch to make his. A punch set would be handy - and I agree, finding an old USA made set is more fun than buying a new foreign made set!
Lol great idea magdad! I've made a scratch awl very close to yours! I made after watching another of your tutorials using spent brass !
I'd love to see photos of your project! 357mdad@gmail.com
@@357magdad I've got some pics but am a little intimidated to show tha master artisan 🙃
Great idea Magdad! Thanks for the tip and congrats to Chuck on the prestigious and highly coveted Flitz award 😃👍🏼
Thanks David! Chuck is very proud of his medal!
Thank you for this. One thing I also tried is making a few of the discs larger and when the surfaces start to wear, I gave them a little trim off the top, and I was good to go again without having to change anything. I only used single discs for my project, but I assume it would work the same with two. Hope this helps someone.
Thanks!
Thanks for doing this video and explaining in detail your process of making these abrasive discs. Very helpful. Thank you!
Thanks Wayne! I'm glad the video was helpful!
Nice job Chuck! I guess it's commercials for the Colonel next?
Chic-fil-A has the cows, one of the burger joints needs a bird!
Going to give this a go on my alloy wheels 👍👍
Let me know how you make out Roy!
I'm using this since you're first how to video on this, it works great. I would have never figured this out on my own.
Thanks Alex! Newer viewers have been asking about it, so I thought I'd make a stand-alone video. RoadKIng always has great tips!
Love the Flitz medal awarded to Chuck!
Chuck is very proud of his award!
Wow your just amazing
Excellent
Keep up the good work
Thanks for watching! Check out my rotary tool tips and tricks video:
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Thanks, I'm quite new to the rotary tool use.
Thanks for watching! Check out my rotary tool tips and tricks video:
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@357magdad I certainly will! Thank you.
Looks good will give it a try,thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching! Let me know how you like them!
Congratulations Chuck 👏👏👏
Chuck says "aaak" (translation - thanks!)
Just when I thought we wouldn't see a cameo by Chuck..... I really like the disks! What a brilliant idea! I buy those wheels that last like .003 seconds if you hit a sharp edge. I really like your cutter! Have you priced a punch of that size? sheesh. I will try in the near future.
Chuck has to sneak his way into almost every video! Let me know how you like the DIY abrasive discs!
Haha congrats Chuck! I bought an assortment of disks like that, gonna have to make my own now!
I would be interested to see how the DIY discs compare to the store bought ones!
@@357magdad Email me your address and I'll send some . Madstiles@protonmail.com
I must give that a go it seems like such a cost effective way great video my dad really enjoyed that one :-)
Thanks Tool Addict! I think the 3M material is better quality than the cheap imported discs you can get on Amazon.
Glad you & your dad can enjoy & share things together. 🤗
Thank you sir. These are fantastic. I’m making some right now👍🏻😀✌🏻I watch all your videos.
Thanks! Let me know how the discs work out for you!
@@357magdad They work great I made some from 3m green and 3m black heavy duty.
I have discovered that using two stacked up works best. So simple to make I use a cap from a water bottle and it’s perfect. What a great tip that WORKS! I went to Home Depot and bought a bunch of the larger sheets and now I can make lots of them. I appreciate your help and carefully watch your videos because I’m a newbie. I’ve got lots of clean tools and pocket knives I’ve collected over the years that look great now👍🏻😄
@@durango8882 I'm glad the abrasive discs are working for you! I like the dark red and grey stuff that Home Depot sells.
@@357magdad I will get those too thanks👍🏻appreciate your help.
That's looks likeagreat idea and congrats to Chuck on his flitz 🏅
Thanks Larry! Chuck is very proud of his medal!
Great video thank you! Also congratulations Chuck!
Thanks Matthew! Chuck is super excited about his medal!
Sweet. I need to try that.
Give it a shot and let me know what you think!
Thanks Magdad for the video on this great tip. I will get on this. Have you ever tried making the disk from the left over fiber wheels that you use on your grinder? Thank for sharing. O O’Reilly’s here I come
Thanks Jack! I'm still using my first two fiber wheels on the grinder. Let me know what you think of the DIY discs.
Really good idea. I need to do this for my own projects. 👍
Give it a try and let me know what you think!
I’m definitely doing this. Thanks!
805RoadKing always gives out good tips and tricks! Let me know how you like them!
Thanks for the vid! Can you please tell me what kind of a texture it leaves on clean metal?
Thanks for watching! The Scotchbrite leaves a matte finish. I like to use them after sanding to blend in the small scratches before polishing.
I’m surprised you don’t sandwich the disk between two washers on the mandrel. I just purchased some 3M pads and intend to try this next opportunity I get. I’ll see if 2 washers make any difference in performance as opposed to one.
I haven't had any issues with the discs "spinning out" with one washer. Let me know how you make out.
Very informative, I need to try it out. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks David! Give it a try and let me know what you think!
That was funny! I laughed out loud! Thanks for the joy!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you! I will try this. Seems like it should work!
It works great for me! Check out my rotary tool tips and tricks video:
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Wow they work very well 👍 Chuck 😁
Thanks Sparky!
Thanks for this I have been trying to guess the size
I started out with 1" dia, but increased to 1 1/4" and finally 1 1/2" through experimentation. I would recommend keeping the speed down on the larger diameter discs.
@@357magdad Thanks, great of you to share information. I find your videos easy to follow and informative. I also like the fact you don't try to entertain me but share with me what you have learned. Thom AKA old crow fixit shop
I need to give it a try.
Give it a try and let me know what you think!
Also works on a beach grinded give it ago And remember#stay safe and make. 🍺🍺👍👍😷
Thanks Brian!
Great tip. Handier than a shirt pocket!
Thanks! RoadKing always has good tips in his videos!
Do these discs last longer than one use? Or, do they wear out and blow apart quickly?
Thanks for watching! The maroon and super fine grey 3M material holds up pretty good. I try to keep the speed down. The coarse material does disintegrate pretty quickly. I would probably need two discs to do both sides of that putty knife.
Great tip! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching! Give it a try and let me know what you think!
Sweet idea! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Bill! Give it a try and let me know what you think!
Puttin’ on the Flitz!
AAAK! FLITZIT!
Great tips!!!!!
Thanks ScoutCrafter! RoadKing always shares good tips!
Fantastic informative video sir thank you 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks!
Awesome tip. Thanks for sharing!🇺🇸👍🇺🇸
Thanks WM3!
Go to your local grocery store and buy the green scrubbies. Or harbor freight and get the bigger ones. I cut those in half to use on all my stainless steel pots and pans.
Thanks for watching! I haven't had good lick with the green "kitchen grade" material.
@@357magdad it’s pretty tough stuff. I was using scotch bright almost 50 years ago to make pots and pans have cool patterns in the inside so I know the green ones are very tough. Try all the colors just to see if they have an application on your videos. Good luck, also I just love your voice. Reminds me of my deceased father. Thanks for that too.
@@gayle525 Thanks Gayle!
Spot on, buddy. Spot on!
Thanks for watching! I'm planning to do a comparison of these DIY discs with the ones you can buy on Amazon.
Thanks for sharing, I will try it!
Let me know what you think of the DIY discs Tom!
This is real helpful, thank you!
I'm glad the video was helpful!
Good for Chuck! 👍👍
Chuck is very proud of himself!
Congratulations on your award Chuck, did you ask your partner where his award is ?
Chuck is my reward!
Good stuff It worked well on that putty knife ...Hope your award winning celebrity does not start acting like one and demand more attention and higher pay lol
Chuck is demanding premium bird seed and more screen time! Diva!
Clever!
Thanks! Give it a try!
Great tutorial! 👍
Thanks Robert!
Fantastic!
Thanks! I've picked up a lot of good tips from RoadKing!
Thank you for the information.
Give them a try and let me know what you think!
Chuck's medal looks like it could use a polishing. You know if he gets bored...
We're gonna have to Flitz the Flitz medal!
*CHUCK 2024!* 🇺🇸 👀👍
I bet Chuck could "tweet" with the best of them!
@@357magdad LOLZ!
Congratulations on th flits indorsment
Chuck wants to wear the medal around his neck!
can it sand wood??
I'm not sure - I only use them on metal.
Great idea!
805RoadKing always drops great tips and tricks in his videos!
Oops. Just found this
Great tip thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Great idea.
Thanks Larry!
I came from mad Stiles channel
Thanks for watching and welcome! I hope you enjoy my content!
Good idea
Thanks!
Great video but I would have liked to watch you finish the putty knife.
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Has Chuck had to wear a mask during the COVID pandemic?
Chuck has been quarantined the whole time! Besides, I thinks it's a bat flu, not a bird flu!
Chuck Rules!!
Chuck 2024!
Mandrill is my spelling is correct?
Mandrel
smart
RoadKing always shares good tips and tricks!
It seems a bit of a waste using $2 of consumables for a $1 scraper...
Thanks for watching! Cleaning up cheap rusty tools is fun!
Thanks for sharing! I will try it!
Give it a try and let me know what you think!