T-Mac Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 I was looking for a planer attachment for the Dremel and the one Dremel produced was discontinued.. I came across the Guidematic on EBay and at first I was skeptical.. Im glad I purchased it! It comes with two attachment heads for different angles and is easy to use. It's easily the best planing attachment I've found. I eventually got the Dremel version (it's still available if you can find a used xpr kit) and it's cumbersome and can't get into tight spots like the guidematic.. Great product for a fair price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 Welcome to the forum!! What does one use this for? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat60 Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 I also have a dremel and would like to no whats this for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Turns the dremel into a tiny handheld power planer? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Why do I have the feeling he has a bunch listed on ebay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 3 minutes ago, Brendon_t said: Why do I have the feeling he has a bunch listed on ebay? Then go buy one and tell us WTH the dang thing is ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 5 minutes ago, Immortan D said: Then go buy one and tell us WTH the dang thing is ! I ain't no doctor but he said is was a planer so clearly it gives your dremmel wings when you throw it.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Mac Posted August 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 It's turns your Dremel into a mini planer.. I will post pics so you can see it.. I only sell guitars.. Just sharing the info.. I looked high and low for the Dremel version and stumbled across this.. The Dremel version is larger and designed for planing door edges.. It's not very diverse.. The Guidematic is better for intricate work.. I use it to shape headstock edges and to give pieces a "ledge". I'll put up pics of some of my work and you'll see. It saves me a ton of time... I'll have to take pictures of the attachment and post in a few.. I'm looking forward to learning and sharing.. Cheers!! Here ya go.. Guidematic in first two pics. Dremel version in third Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 Not sure that I need one, but looks like it could be handy in certain situations - cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxdabroxx Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 Can it really be an improvement over a hand plane or a spokeshave? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 21 minutes ago, xxdabroxx said: Can it really be an improvement over a hand plane or a spokeshave? Yeah I think I'll keep my block plane handy instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxdabroxx Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 I guess there is a market for it. Most people have no idea how to use or sharpen hand planes (or that they even exist). I had no idea they were useful once, but now I can't imagine not having a sharp plane in the shop. I don't think they were even mentioned in high school woodshop where they could have come in handy many times. They are great for all kinds of small tasks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted August 27, 2016 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 Might be ok for hole insides when you have oblong needs or your hole saw isn't big enough. I am thinking handyman market though, not most woodworking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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