Hey if it works run with it.I've heard of using TV remotes for a pulsing effect.
Watch the long hair with the dremel though,Imagine getting that sucked up to your forehead mid solo and try to play it cool onstage.LOL(Allthough I do remember a practice session with m first band were one of the guys long hair got suced into a fan.We made him sit there for a few too LOL)