How to make Burnishing Tools for use with a Dremel

[NMcCool]

If you are looking for a way to end burnishing by hand, and you have a Dremel tool, here’s an idea.

Purchase some small wooden ‘millworked’ wood finials, or other décor items as seen in the photo. You can find these at Lowe’s and other retailers or builder’s supply stores. Or, you can cut sections of dowel rod. If using dowels, keep the size no larger than 5/8ths or so.

Drill a 1/8^th inch hole in the bottom of the wood piece, and insert drill rod, brazing rod, or other metal in the hole with gorilla glue or epoxy. Let it dry thoroughly.

Chuck the shaft into your Dremel or a drill, and secure the tool to your work bench to prevent it from moving. Actuate the tool to keep it running at a slow RPM. Draw guide lines on the wood piece with a pencil.

With a hacksaw blade, or other fine saw blade, form grooves or slots. Work these areas to your liking.

Make as many versions as you wish.

[plinkercases]

Good idea thanks. my challenge with the home made chucked tools is getting the shaft centred and aligned so the piece doesn't wobble. I dont have a good wood working tool set up just light hand tools and some light bench tools... I dream of a small lathe.....

[NMcCool]

The wooden thingys from Lowes, etc are lathe-turned, and the centers are very clear. I just gently secured them in a vice, and drilled with a regular hand drill.