[Harp-L] which Dremel tool Harp-L Digest, Vol 278, Issue 2

Thu Oct 15 13:27:19 EDT 2026

   - Pretty much all of my power shop tools are now either Proxxon or else
   Micro Mark. My drills and engravers are all 12 volt DC.
   - I have used lightweight battery-powered engravers in the past, but
   they have disappointed when the batteries quickly lose their horsepower.
   - I chose the Proxxon 12 vdc corded engraving tool for reed tuning
   because
      - the handpiece is very lightweight at 5.6 oz,
      - it has a momentary on/off switch, and
      - the corded constant power delivers consistent results.

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You'll also need a power supply. I use the NG 5/E with multiple tools, but
you can use the NG 2/S
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The investment will be about $120-$150, but it's well worth it if you are
tuning a lot of reeds.

George

   - HANDPIECE
      -
      https://www.amazon.com/Proxxon-28592-12-Volt-Engraving-Tool/dp/B000S6BLBS/ref=sr_1_22?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bu4nWOQYrBya-yPDNG3_53U5rvrxLpLXoTX4ZpVukX8MTLkUAwrr4Hyy0NnPXuHQFdLz5ricVfaHEbn_FqDtdsWp_r_m8FVw74y0v9dqP-3JlnRPllokuWuQ-C6EO5rqBkl7u_B4fqDlqyDc4REP5Mipeqw-xXKMe1rIjnRrZQLg6SOuXi2Fh_Tz9S4YQ_SBqj02y7Be-GSfqUophoz0dBmjMZ06mCC_3mEh2a9jh7D41H8HBO8XxgbdPLdrAUWBBHOwiJhPwxjwKgGi0g0q3sz0GifxAsfeYlxAHG78IK4.mT7tu_yyBOS6OHA7oOOFBGkKAHwEOnViXLbUGQBTne4&dib_tag=se&keywords=proxxon+power+supply&qid=1792084851&sr=8-22
   - NG5/E
      -
      https://www.amazon.com/Proxxon-38704-Heavy-Duty-Transformer/dp/B0017NP2SO/ref=sr_1_2?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bu4nWOQYrBya-yPDNG3_53U5rvrxLpLXoTX4ZpVukX8MTLkUAwrr4Hyy0NnPXuHQFdLz5ricVfaHEbn_FqDtdsWp_r_m8FVw74y0v9dqP-3JlnRPllokuWuQ-C6EO5rqBkl7u_B4fqDlqyDc4REP5Mipeqw-xXKMe1rIjnRrZQLg6SOuXi2Fh_Tz9S4YQ_SBqj02y7Be-GSfqUophoz0dBmjMZ06mCC_3mEh2a9jh7D41H8HBO8XxgbdPLdrAUWBBHOwiJhPwxjwKgGi0g0q3sz0GifxAsfeYlxAHG78IK4.mT7tu_yyBOS6OHA7oOOFBGkKAHwEOnViXLbUGQBTne4&dib_tag=se&keywords=proxxon+power+supply&qid=1792084851&sr=8-2
   - NG 2/S
      -
      https://www.amazon.com/Proxxon-Transformer-Minimot-Ng2-S/dp/B00SPH6CIY/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bu4nWOQYrBya-yPDNG3_53U5rvrxLpLXoTX4ZpVukX8MTLkUAwrr4Hyy0NnPXuHQFdLz5ricVfaHEbn_FqDtdsWp_r_m8FVw74y0v9dqP-3JlnRPllokuWuQ-C6EO5rqBkl7u_B4fqDlqyDc4REP5Mipeqw-xXKMe1rIjnRrZQLg6SOuXi2Fh_Tz9S4YQ_SBqj02y7Be-GSfqUophoz0dBmjMZ06mCC_3mEh2a9jh7D41H8HBO8XxgbdPLdrAUWBBHOwiJhPwxjwKgGi0g0q3sz0GifxAsfeYlxAHG78IK4.mT7tu_yyBOS6OHA7oOOFBGkKAHwEOnViXLbUGQBTne4&dib_tag=se&keywords=proxxon+power+supply&qid=1792084851&sr=8-1

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*Dr. George Wallace Miklas <http://www.georgemiklas.com/> * (Mikláš /
MEE-klash)*, *
*Harmonica Specialist - **Scholar, **Educator, **Performer*
*Harmonica Gallery Sales Repair & Studio <http://www.harmonicagallery.com/>*
Doctoral Thesis: Harmonica Pedagogy for the Full Inclusion Instrumental
Music Classroom, Expanding Opportunities for Students with Disabilities
<https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/3671/>
*former Adjunct Music Professor - Applied Tuba and Applied Harmonica,
University of Lynchburg*

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On Wed, Oct 14, 2026 at 7:18 PM JOSEPH LEONE via Harp-L <harp-l at xxxxx>
wrote:

>
> > On 10/12/2026 12:26 PM EDT Richard Hammersley <rhhammersley at xxxxx>
> wrote:
> >
> >
> > I have a Dremel bought many years ago for some detailed DIY tasks. I'm
> not particularly dexterous but WARNING it is extremely easy to take too
> much material off with  a Dremel, you need a very steady hand and total
> concentration, and I wouldn't recommend it for harmonica reeds for that
> reason.
>
> And I am in agreement with King Richard. Ok, here's the deal. Believe me
> now or trust me later, lolol. Starting in about spring 1954 I have tried
> just about e erything and keep coming back to 'sanding wands'.
>
> Scene#1 I took a motor from a plastic model kit, taped it to a penlight. I
> took ink eraser, burned a hole in the end, glued it to the shaft of the
> motor and MADE a rotary tool. It worked fine.
>
> For over 60 yrs. have taken popsicle sticks and placed several side by
> side, coated the edges with glue and placed them on various grits of sand
> paper. After the bundle dries, I cut them apart with a single edge razor
> blade, and put a 45 degree anglwe on the ends of the sticks. As the
> 'points' load up with brass, I trim them back. Easy and cheap.
>
> I watch these home improvement shows and EVERYthing is electric powered.
> Now IF you are in a business and need to save the time, this is fine. But I
> have built furniture and cabinets by hand. Hand plane, hand drill, hand
> screw driver, hand hammer. Sometimes power is overkill.
>
>  My penknife still bears the scars for instance. In my very amateur but
> successful attempts at retuning I have used an emery board for filing
> finger nails. Is that what they're called in America too? Take care
>
> Well basically sanding wands Are emory boards. The may take more strokes
> than a machine, but the control is worth it.
>
> smojo
>
> >
> > Richard Hammersley
> >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Message: 1
> > > Date: Sat, 10 Oct 2026 08:13:21 -0400
> > > From: Tin Lizzie <TrackHarpL at xxxxx <mailto:
> TrackHarpL at xxxxx>>
> > > To: harp-l at xxxxx <mailto:harp-l at xxxxx>
> > > Subject: [Harp-L] Which Dremel Tool?
> > > Message-ID: <70E0740D-0280-4200-B17F-63C073461FB7 at xxxxx
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> > >
> > > When you least expect it....
> > >
> > > Hi, everyone!
> > >
> > > I've been harmonica-dormant for many years, and so have my harps.
> I've recently excavated my Suzuki SCX-64 from the back of the closet and
> have been playing it a bit.
> > >
> > > Some of the enharmonic notes are different enough in pitch that even
> my rusty ear can hear a significant difference.  I just watched this lovely
> video by Filip Jers, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOxpWTOxjYg, and the
> Dremel tool he uses looks way easier to use than my old scraper tool.
> Which I still probably have.... in a box, somewhere.
> > >
> > > Amazon offers a plethora of Dremel tools.  Could someone please tell
> me -- a link would be even better -- which Dremel tool would be best for
> this task?  I don't want to buy a huge multi-use set with every accessory
> under the sun.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Tin Lizzie
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > **************************************
>