Remove hardware from wood

[Jac@stafford.net]

Dremel right-angle with drill or grinder head.
If you are as economically strapped as I am,
a file stroked across the inside until it is weak,
then knock it out with a center punch.
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[RichardRitter]

So after you drill it out. When you put it back together how do you hold it in place?

[Jac@stafford.net]

So after you drill it out. When you put it back together how do you hold it in place?

An excellent question. Does the OP want to replace the original fastener? Will he accept a compromise that works but looks different? So many early fasteners have become obsolete for good reasons.

Let's wait for his answer.
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[John Kasaian]

I'd leave it and work around it. Judicious use of masking tape, improvised tools and lots of time(patience) should provide you with the desired results.

[rkamarowski]

To replace the fastener I would accept a compromise. I just want to hold it in place. Original look would be great, but not necessary.

[rkamarowski]

I had no idea there were so many different Dremels... 3000 series, 4000 series, 7700 series... Any recommendations? It's obviously nothing I've needed in the past, so one that would get me through this build would be fine.

[Ron Stowell]

To replace the fastener I would accept a compromise. I just want to hold it in place. Original look would be great, but not necessary.

What you are looking for is a binding barrel screw, comes in stainless, aluminum and Brass available through McMaster- Carr
good luck

[rkamarowski]

Success! Thank you everyone. What was life like before a Dremel?

[rkamarowski]

I'm trying to detach the knob in the pictures above. I started to just unscrew it, but it's becoming very difficult and I didn't want to force anything. How can I remove this piece?

[John Kasaian]

I had no idea there were so many different Dremels... 3000 series, 4000 series, 7700 series... Any recommendations? It's obviously nothing I've needed in the past, so one that would get me through this build would be fine.

Here you go---
http://selector.dremel.com/tools

Basic differences are rpm's and amps.

Wire brushes won't hold up at higher rpms so look for a variable speed so you can slow it down.
OTOH, I'm of the opinion that with power tools, the more amps the merrier.