Dremel Slicer

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The Dremel Slicer tool makes precise straight cuts in various materials using a rotary tool like the Dremel 4000. Print two of each part: Base and Dremel_Slicer_Base, with Base having two different sizes. The pictures show Dremel_Slicer_Base, while Dremel_Slicer_Base_Short holds the cutting board about 6mm lower. In addition to printed parts, you'll need eight millimeter steel shafts, four LM8UU linear bearings, a four-millimeter by thirty-five-millimeter bolt and nut, three millimeters sixty-millimeter steel shaft, and two small sheet metal or wood screws. You'll also require a Dremel 4000 or similar rotary tool. All parts except bearings are easily found online; I salvaged them from old equipment. The eight-millimeter shafts came from inkjet printers, while the three-millimeter shaft is typically found in CD ROM drives. If unavailable, a three-millimeter or one-eighth screw works well as an alternative. The cutting board's length should be at least equal to your eight-millimeter shafts' length. My board measures twelve millimeters or half an inch thick; a three-quarter-inch board brings the work closer to the Dremel's shaft, while the short base moves it further away. Jan 16 Update: I replaced the Carriage and Hinge files, reworking the hinge mechanism for sturdier results and ease of printing. The 123dx file has also been updated. A note on licensing: I appreciate credit and kudos for my work; commercial use is allowed. If you make a profit, consider buying me a beer or six-pack as a token of appreciation. Print Settings: Printer: DaVinci FrankenPrinter Rafts: No Supports: Yes Resolution: 0.2mm Infill: 50% Notes: Printed in ABS; parts are oriented to minimize supports. Use Brim for all parts and screws for correct 90° angle. Post-Printing: Some assembly is required; use the pictures as a guide. The Dremel mount and Hinge pieces have screw holes for added stability. I used small salvaged sheet metal screws and glued the pieces with acetone. It's helpful to clean out the eight-millimeter and three-millimeter shaft holes with a drill bit (three millimeters equals one-eighth inch). How I Designed This: Autodesk 123D design files are provided.