Best Dremel bits | Engraver tungsten carbide & diamond burrs

Features to consider when you buy Dremel engraver bits

Material

Tungsten carbide ensures the ability of your bits to withstand the pressures of grinding, engraving, and polishing.

Grit

Make sure you have the right grit size for the task you are trying to do. Grit sizes range from fine (240 to 400) to medium (80 to 220), to coarse (20 to 60).

Shapes and sizes

Purchase a burr bit set that includes a variety of shapes and sizes to suit different applications.

Compatibility

Check for compatibility with a wide range of grinders and rotary tools, particularly Dremel tools.

Carbide and diamond engraver bits differences

Carbide burrs are commonly used on relatively soft metals such as gold, platinum, and silver, and wood to carve and polish. They are fairly resistant to chipping and breaking and last a long time with proper care. Carbide burrs are typically the preferred bits for metalworkers, and model engineers, woodcarvers, and jewelers. 

Diamond bits are more commonly used for texturing, detailing, and final shaping. Many pros use them for cutting wood, hardened steel, stone, bone, ceramic, glass, and precious metals, they can also be used to engrave detailed lines and words on your work, or on your tools.

Burr bit requirements for specific materials

• Woods. Working with wood usually requires carbide-point bits. Dremel wood carving bits are the most aggressive types of bits available and can remove stock pretty quickly. These bits typically produce a rough surface. 
• Jewelry and rocks. These usually require double-cut carbide burrs. These types of bits tend to have more cutting edges, which makes them very effective at stock removal. Also known as “diamond cut” or “cross-cut” burrs, these produce smoother finishes than single cut burrs. 
• Metals. Cutting into softer metals requires high-speed diamond bits. Although not as durable as carbide bits, these will last a fairly long time for detailed engraving. 
• Die-cast/hard metals. Cutting into these materials requires double-cut carbide burrs. The higher number of cutting edges makes them especially effective at quick material removal. 
  

Double cut and single cut: Which is best for burring?

Single cut or “one flute” burrs are commonly used for stainless or hardened steel, copper, and cast iron. These burrs can remove material pretty quickly, leaving a reasonably smooth finish. They commonly produce long chips. 

Double cut carbide burrs are more frequently used for ferrous and non-ferrous metals, aluminum, and softer steel. They are also used for plastics, ceramic, hardwood, and stone. They are better suited for medium-light stock removal and produce small chips.

Grit levels for diamond engraver bits

When choosing bits based on grit size, remember that lower numbers mean larger individual grits. A 40-grit Dremel diamond bit will, therefore, have larger grits than 80-grit bits, resulting in a coarser finish. Conversely, higher numbers equate to smaller grits, which result in a smoother finish.   

Diamond engraver bits usually come in the following grit sizes: 40, 80. 240, 400, and 600-grit. 

Choosing the best Dremel carbide burr bits

Top Dremel carbide burr bits

The Osidu set consists of ten burrs made of solid tungsten carbide. One of the most expensive sets in this roundup, it is ideally suited for light to medium stock removal. The bits have ¼” shanks that fit into most rotary file die grinders.

One of the best features of these bits is the unique tooth angle that reduces the risk of chipping. This results in a more efficient tool with excellent tool life. 

Osidu bits can be used for a wide variety of tasks, including metal crafting and engraving, tool manufacturing, woodcarving, jewelry making, and more. 

Premium Dremel carbide burr bits

This Astro Pneumatic set consists of 8 individual pieces, ensuring that you are covered for a wide variety of metal and woodworking tasks. Each bit features a unique double-cut design that makes them ideally suited for cutting into stainless steel, iron, and other hard materials.

Intended specifically for light to medium removal, the set includes the most number of ¼” bits in a set. Each is made from tungsten carbide metal, ensuring their ability to withstand demanding applications. 

The best value Dremel carbide burr bits

This Yufutol Dremel bit set excels at medium to light stock removal, with ¼” shanks that fit with most small rotary tools on the market. I’ve found these bits to be well-suited to a variety of metalworking jobs, including die sinking, mold and pattern making, surface cleaning, and a lot more.

Best of all, they can be used with electric or pneumatic tool drives, and even with machine tools. 

The most affordable carbide burr set

This Yosoo 10-piece set is made to fit onto smaller rotary tools such as Dremels. Suitable Dremel bits for wood and metalworkers of all skill levels, this set is safe and easy to use even if you don’t have a lot of prior experience.

The ⅛” shanks allow for a broad degree of compatibility with many rotary tools, and the double-cut design ensures excellent results and a long tool life even with frequent use. 

Choosing the best Dremel diamond burr bits

Top Dremel diamond burr set

The Drilax 50-piece set provides everything you could possibly need for wood and metalworking at home. The drills and burrs are made of high-density metal which is electroplated and diamond coated for maximum durability. It is finished in 120 grit, so it can easily smooth and grind even the hardest materials. 

With 50 pieces in the set, the Drilax collection provides a wide assortment of shapes and sizes. Whether you need to do quick drilling, aggressive grinding, precision shaping, and even polishing, there is sure to be a bit in these Dremel sanding bits that will meet your requirements.  

Wise buy diamond burr bits

The aptly named Carving Expert consists of 44 pieces, each of which is precision-crafted for strength and durability. Each bit has a ⅛” shank, so it is fully compatible with most Dremels and other powered rotary tools.

You get an assortment of shapes and sizes in the set, including rounded, impeller, cylinder, tapered, and needle. For carving and cutting work, modeling, engraving, and even home repair, I’ve found the Carving Expert set to be quite useful. 

Best low-cost diamond burr bits

The Wokesi set consists of 30 high-quality bits, about each of which is diamond coated to a 150-grit finish. This particular bit set contains the most number of ³⁄₃₂” burrs, which is the smallest shank diameter commonly available.

You also get a good selection of bit shapes, including balls, cones, needlepoints, tapered, and flat top cylinders. With this many different types of bits, the Wokesi set can be used for everything from filing glass to stone and metalwork. 

Common burr tips and shapes

Carbide tips

• Large taper. Useful for making round edges and concave cuts. Suitable for hard-to-reach areas.
• Small taper. Useful for reaching into tight spots and angled areas. 
• Inverted cone. Used in making V-cuts for hair and feather barbules designs. 
• Disc. Used for cutting off thin pieces of wood and making channel cuts. 
• Pear. Used for making round edges and to create bumps on surfaces. 

Diamond tips

• Bull or ball nose. Used for making concave cuts and hollowing out areas. 
• Cylinder. Used for cutting flat areas, making round edges, and creating stop cuts. 
• Flame. Use for making concave and V-cuts, as well as creating recessed areas.
• Oval. Used for rounding edges and making concave cuts. 
• Disc. Used for cutting off the excess wood. 

Before buying engraving bits…

Determine usage.

Figure out the type of work you need to do, whether burring, engraving, polishing, or smoothing, and choose the appropriate size and shape of your Dremel engraving bits.

Your engraver tool

Make sure that your bits are compatible with your engraver tool. Dremel tools are the de facto standard when it comes to rotary tools, and they have the broadest compatibility range. 

Check the durability.

Burr bits are subject to pretty rigorous conditions. Make sure that your Dremel carving bits are made of tungsten carbide material to hold up against the strain.

Research the brand.

Some of the best brands of burr bits are Osidu, Astro Pneumatic, Yufutol, Jestuous, and Drilax. Apart from durability and performance, these bits are compatible with a wide range of different rotary tools.

Think about the price.

Most burr bits are priced pretty affordably, but try to get the best in your price range. Spending a bit more on quality bits will pay off in better performance and longer tool life.

Tips for using Dremel bits

Dos

• Familiarize yourself with how your bits fit into the Dremel tool before using it for the first time.   
• Experiment with different Dremel polishing bits to see how they affect the work surface. 
• Use the right bit sizes and grits for the job. 
• Wear protective clothing and accessories such as goggles, ear protection, and leather or waxed canvas aprons .
• Keep your burr bits in a carrying case at all times. 
• Return your bits to the proper slot right after using them. 

Don’ts

• Don’t push down too hard with the Dremel tool to avoid breaking your bits. 
• Don’t use a Dremel tool for large or long cuts when a large saw or a carving chisel would be more appropriate. 
• Don’t change out bits while the Dremel tool is plugged in even if it is off.

Comparing Dremel carbide burr bits

	Osidu 10 pcs	Astro Pneumatic 8 pcs	Astro Pneumatic 5 pcs	Yufutol 10 pcs	Jestuous 8 pcs	Yufutol 8 pcs	KOTVTM 5 pcs	CBTONE 5 pcs	Etoput 20 pcs	Yosoo 10 pcs
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Verdict:	#1 Top quality Dremel bits	Premium Dremel carbide burr kit		Best value carbide burrs						Most affordable carbide burrs
Pieces:	10 pcs	8 pcs	5 pcs	10 pcs	8 pcs	8 pcs	5 pcs	5 pcs	20 pcs	10 pcs
Shank diameter:	1/4 inch	1/4 inch	1/4 inch	1/4 inch	1/4 inch	1/4 inch	1/4 inch	1/4 inch	1/8 inch	1/8 inch
Cut:	Double cut	Double cut	Double cut	Double cut	Double cut	Double cut	Double cut	Double cut	Single/ double cut mix	Double cut
Coating:	Silver	Silver	Silver	Silver	Silver	Silver	Silver	Silver	Nano blue	Silver

Comparing Dremel diamond burr bits

Conclusion

The Osidu 10-piece set may not have the most number of bits among all the sets reviewed here, but what it lacks in quantity is made up for in quality. Ideally suited for light to medium material removal, it has ¼” shanks that ensure compatibility with Dremel and other small rotary tools.

Like the best bits, these are made from raw tungsten carbide, which makes them as durable as any bit set you could get for the money. And with the unique tooth angle, you won’t have to worry about chipping these bad boys no matter what material you are working with.

You also want to have a set of diamond bits for detailed engraving like the Drilax 50pc set. These sets are pretty affordable and will mean you have all the bits needed to tackle a full range of engraving jobs.

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