Can you engrave a stock with a Dremel

[Barryg]

I would like to have a go on an old stock but is it a stupid idea, has anyone done it?

[Shed tuner]

you can do many things in life... doesn't mean they are all good ideas.

why not practice on a lump of wood and see if you like the result ? My guess is you won't !

[Hotwired]

Dremel does an actual engraver.

I've never done anything as fine as engraving with a dremel dremel but the size and weight of it really discourages me from giving it a go.

[Craig-P]

You can get an additional, smaller, cutter handle that plugs into the chuck of a Dremel via a flex lead and makes it more manageable to do more intricate work.
I personally wouldn't engrave a stock with one on grounds of taste but each to their own.

[evert]

Popularization of the Dremel is one of the things that has ruined most guns

[Barryg]

Thanks guys just wondered

[Shed tuner]

Popularization of the Dremel is one of the things that has ruined most guns

too true, and not just guns.. It's like a magic eraser to physical objects

[Neil54]

I have seen very nice stippling done with a dremal.

[Bellycrawler]

Definately practice first. The picture in your mind will not match the picture you actualy see.⁹

[angrybear]

too true, and not just guns.. It's like a magic eraser to physical objects

A phrase containing the words "tools, blame & bad workman" springs immediately to mind

Used correctly a dremel can be quite useful.

[Shed tuner]

A phrase containing the words "tools, blame & bad workman" springs immediately to mind

Used correctly a dremel can be quite useful.

for sure, same with mole grips, and hammers.... but not on guns

[jjjjjj]

I would like to have a go on an old stock but is it a stupid idea, has anyone done it?

Yep i have done it, you can get an attachment for the dremel its a long lead you hold like a pen, I have had some good results engraving stocks.

[CannonFodder]

Nothing wrong with a Dremel, I wouldn't trust myself using it to engrave though!

[evert]

Nothing wrong with a Dremel, I wouldn't trust myself using it to engrave though!

But some people trust their abilities to do anything.
SOME people can do amazing work with dremel, but most people should stay away.

[maximus]

What kind of engraving were you thinking of Barry? Personally I wouldn't risk it.