Dremel cresting rig?

[LookMomNoSights]

Has anyone out there ever used a Dremel as your power plant for a cresting rig?  Im thinking about building a set up that the Dremel can just sit in when I run it on the lowest speed to spin the shafts.  I would make my own bit,  one that would hold the shaft.   I have it all planned out, but want to see if anyone else has tried this and how it turned out for them!  Let me know!  Any pics?

[Tyke]

Never tried it but I think you might have a hard time getting the Dremel to turn slow enough for cresting.  Even at the lowest speed those things turn out some pretty high RPM's.

[WVeer]

I have used a variable speed cordless drill. It works pretty good if the chuck hasn't been abused.  I have also used a powered screwdriver.  Use a piece of hose over the flat head bit and insert your nock inside.  Use a "V" block for the other end.   If your shaft isn't totally straight, move the "V" block closer to the area your cresting.  Been using this setup for 20+ years.  I find it easier to spend $100 on a good drill that I'll use a lot rather than a crester that I may use a couple times a year.  Just my 2 cents.  

[Fletcher]

I know from experience (see tag line below) that you can spin an arrow too fast for cresting.  Most cresters run about 300 RPM and I wouldn't recommend going too much faster.  My new Spinright is slower and works nicely, too.

[bofish-IL]

Old sewing machine motors make great cresting motors. You can even use the foot control or install a hand turned knob to control the speed,like I did.

[Encino Man]

Yea. Kind of like this.
   

Also heard of guys using a drill motor. or cordless screwdriver.

[Earthdog]

I use a cordless screw driver,only do a few at a time when I do decide to do some,so I'm happy with that.

Encino Man,,that's the tidiest work bench I've ever seen,,if mine looked like that the Mrs would think somebody new had moved in.

[Rob DiStefano]

cordless screwdiver, 3/8" surge tubing coupler, foam 'v' block to rest the shaft.  too darn easy.

 

[LookMomNoSights]

Ok,  well thanks for the pics guys!  I see there are many options in regards to getting a home made set up to work for you!  Thanks!

[Rob DiStefano]

results of using a cordless screwdriver, colored sharpie pens and a pilot silver paint pen ...

 

[59Alaskan]

I know someone who uses a Dremel with a tubing coupler that sounds like Rob's above.  I haven't seen the set up, but have seen the results.  It did a fine job.

[LookMomNoSights]

Rob,  those look great!   Well I guess I dont need to go get a $150 cresting set up,  now do I!  Thanks again people!

[J. Cook]

Rob...those are great!  When you are using the simple sharpie pens, what do you then coat them with?  Just a simply poly clear coat spray, or what?  

Good stuff as always.  I tend to gravitate towards your simple methods Rob.  The turkey wing how-to was still the best I've seen yet.  

Cook