The best Dremel bit for cutting wood for each person will usually be one of two options.
You can either use a cut-off wheel designed specifically for cutting and shaping wood, or a Dremel cutting bit.
In this guide, we have listed for you (and given a brief description of) the full range of rotary tool wood cutting wheels and bits from both Dremel, and non-Dremel brands.
We’ve also listed the best rotary tool accessory kits for cutting wood in case you are looking for value for money.
If you’re running a little short on time, you can check out the top rated Dremel bit for cutting wood list immediately below.
Otherwise, you can read the guide and reviews in full.
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Top Rated Best Dremel Bit For Cutting Wood List
Diamond Cut-Off Wheel For Smooth/Fine Cuts of Hard or Soft Wood – Dremel 545 Diamond Wheel (on Amazon)
Tungsten Carbide Cutting Wheel for cutting and shaping on soft and hard woods + other soft materials – 543 Cutting/Shaping Wheel (on Amazon)
Carbide Coated Wheel for shaping and creating compound curves in wood and other softer materials – Dremel 801 Carbide Shaping Wheel (on Amazon)
Carbide Cutting Wheel For cutting wood and laminates – EZ544 EZ Lock™ 1-1/2″ Carbide Cutting Wheel (on Amazon)
Dremel Bit For Cutting Shapes, Curved, Circle & Non-Straight Lines In Wood – Dremel 561 Multipurpose Cutting Bit (on Amazon)
Best Dremel Bit For Cutting Wood: Reviews
Best Cut-Off Wheels For Cutting Wood
- 545 Diamond Wheel
For smooth and fine cuts on hard or soft woods.
View the Dremel 545 Diamond Wheel on Amazon
- 543 Cutting/Shaping Wheel
Tungsten carbide cutting wheel for cutting and shaping on soft and hard woods, fiberglass, plastics and laminates (not metal).
View the 543 Cutting/Shaping Wheel on Amazon
- 801 Carbide Shaping Wheel
Carbide coated wheel for shaping. Creates compound curves and works on a variety of materials including woods, fiberglass, laminates, plastic, leather and even Styrofoam.
View the Dremel 801 Carbide Shaping Wheel on Amazon
- EZ544 EZ Lock™ 1-1/2″ Carbide Cutting Wheel
Carbide cutting wheel for cutting through wood and laminates.
View the EZ544 EZ Lock™ 1-1/2″ Carbide Cutting Wheel on Amazon
Best Cut-Off Wheels For Cutting Metal & Wood
- 409 15/16″ Cutting Wheels
For cutting metal, with limited use on wood and plastic. Only use on thin wood.
- 420 15/16″ Cut-off Wheels
For cutting metal, with limited use on wood and plastic. Only use on thin wood.
- 426 1-1/4″ Fiberglass Reinforced Cut-off Wheels
For cutting metal, with limited use on wood and plastic. Only use on thin wood.
- 456 1-1/2″ Fiberglass Reinforced Cut-off Wheels
For cutting metal, with limited use on wood and plastic. Only use on thin wood.
- 540 1-1/4″ Cut-Off Wheels
For cutting metal, with limited use on wood and plastic. Only use on thin wood.
Best Dremel Cutting Bits For Cutting Wood
Cutter bits for cutting wood, are good for cutting straight, circle and angle lines through sheet, and sometimes solid wood.
The following cutter bits are…
For cutting wood, plastic, fiberglass, drywall, laminate, and aluminum and vinyl siding.
- 561 Multi Purpose Cutting Bit
- TR561 Trio Multi-Purpose Bit (Steel)
The following cutter bits are…
For cutting soft wood, hardwood, plywood/composites, laminate, sheet metal/engineered flooring, drywall, acoustic tile, plastics, fiberglass, vinyl siding and aluminium.
- TR563 Trio Hardwood/Sheet Metal (Carbide)
The following cutter bits are…
For routing, inlaying and mortising in wood and other soft materials
- TR654 1/4’” Straight Bit
Other Dremel Bits For Shaping Wood
There are also the high speed cutter bits for shaping wood.
We list these bits in our guide about Best Dremel Bits For Wood Carving & Engraving Wood, which is coming soon.
Non-Dremel Bits For Cutting Wood
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SE SS45HS 5-Piece High-Speed Steel Saw Blades Set with 2 Mandrels
Not the most high quality bits, but still, you get a value for money set of wood cut-off wheels as opposed to paying for wood cutting and shaping wheels individually.
This might suit some perfectly, and others might prefer to purchase the Dremel wood cutting wheels individually.
These blades are made for cutting wood, plastic & other soft materials.
In the kit you get:
- 1” Diameter Saw Blade
- 1-1/4” Diameter Saw Blade
- 1-1/2” Diameter Saw Blade
- 1-3/4” Diameter Saw Blade
- 2” Diameter Saw Blade
- 2 Mandrels
View the SE SS45HS 5-Piece High-Speed Steel Saw Blades Set on Amazon
- SE RA9228 228-Piece Rotary Tool Accessories Kit
We reviewed the SE RA9228 228-Piece Rotary Tool Accessories Kit in a guide about Best Dremel Accessory Kits.
It is an all-around kit which presents good value for money if you want a cheap rotary tool bit set with cut-off blades and other bits.
Cut off wheels included in the set are:
- 10 Fiberglass cutoff wheels
- 36 Silicon CutOff wheels
They aren’t the most high quality cut-off wheels, but will do the job on soft wood.
View the SE RA9228 228-Piece Rotary Tool Accessories Kit on Amazon
Best Dremel Bit For Cutting Wood: Buyer’s Guide & FAQ
You can read our other guides on Dremel Accessories/Bits, Dremel Accessory Kits/Sets, and Dremel Attachments (read for the plunge router and mini wood saw attachments) for further information on Dremel wood cutting bits and attachments.
Other Names For Dremel Wood Cutting Bit
Dremel Wood Cut-Off Wheel
Dremel Cutting Bit
Rotary Tool Wood Cut-Off Wheel
Rotary Tool Cutting Bit
What Is A Dremel Bit For Cutting Wood?
A wood cut-off wheel or wood cutting bit will sit in the collet or chuck system in the end of your Dremel rotary tool.
What Is A Dremel Bit Used For When Cutting Wood?
Specific tasks wood cutting wheels or cutter bits for wood can be used for might include:
Cutting thin bits of solid wood in arts and crafts, and wood finishing activities
Cutting thin sheet wood like ply – cutting off sections, or cutting out shapes
Cutting thin laminate materials and particleboards
These bits can be used on a range of materials including but not limited to:
Hard Woods
Soft Woods
Laminates (used in joining and cabinet making)
Wood cutting wheels can usually be used on other materials like plastic and leather too
Types of Dremel Bits For Cutting Wood
Cut-off wheels are the main type of Dremel bit used for cutting wood – and they are made of diamond, carbide, or tungsten carbide.
Cut off wheels are good for cutting off sections of wood.
Some cut off wheels are designed to cut metal, but can also cut some soft or thin woods.
There are also the multi-purpose, trio and straight cutter bits.
These bits look like a drill bit and are good for cutting shapes, and curved/circle lines in wood.
As we mentioned above, there are also high speed cutter bits in the Dremel rotary tool range, but they are more used for shaping, engraving and carving, and aren’t actually pure cutter bits like the wheels and other wood cutter bits are.
The same goes for the structured tooth tungsten carbide cutter, and tungsten carbide cutter bits – which are more so ‘grinder’ bits for wood, removing large sections of wood at a time.
You can read about these bits in our guide on wood carving and engraving Dremel bits – which is coming soon.
How To Choose A Dremel Bit For Cutting Wood
- Check what size bit shanks your Dremel rotary tool accepts – get the proper size collet if you don’t have it
- Decide if you want a bit kit/set, or to buy individual bits
- List the wood cutting task/s you want to perform
- Buy the suitable bit kit or individual bit for your task/s by looking at what each bit type is designed for
- If you get the EZ type cutting wheels, you’ll have to use them with the EZ lock mandrels – so make sure the mandrels are included with your purchase
Features To Look For In A Dremel Bit For Cutting Wood
What material is the wheel made out of (e.g. diamond, carbide, tungsten carbide?)
What is the bit designed for – what types of tasks (cutting soft, AND hard woods?), and to be used on what materials (just wood, or other materials like plastic, leather, metal etc.?)?
What is the shank diameter (determines what size collet you will need if you have a collet system on your Dremel tool)
Is the wheel an EZ Dremel accessory? If so, does it come with the EZ lock mandrel?
How To Use A Dremel Bit For Cutting Wood
- Look at what sort of bit mechanism your rotary tool has – collet system, or chuck (3 jaw) system?
- If chuck, it should generally fit all bit and mandrel shank sizes
- If collet, look at the size of the bit shank or mandrel for the bit you want to purchase, and make sure you have the matching sized collet
- Secure the bit in the rotary tool
- Begin use
Best Dremel Bit For Cutting Wood Resources
1. https://www.dremel.com/en/
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