Dremels and watchmaking generally don't go together - again they are mostly toys (and yes I have one for projects around the house).
My perspective is a little different than yours with regards to risk. Using a crude tool like a Dremel on someone's watch for me is pretty much unthinkable, as people trust me to take great care with the watches they send me for service. Doing no harm and mitigating risk is something I do every day. If you wish to use a Dremel on your own watch, just realize it's a different thing than what I do, and why my answer will be different to yours.
If I had to cut a spring bar out (a very rare thing actually - maybe do this once every 2 years or so), I would use a screw slot file that allows me a lot more control than something like a Dremel would. If something is a bit off with a file, I'll know it before it's too late and the damage has been done. A slow and steady approach is common in this profession, so I would rather take an extra few minutes to do it by hand, than try to get it done quickly with a cheap power tool and risk damage.
Your approach is fine for you certainly, but I'm just reiterating that it's not for everyone, which you knew when you posted it.
Cheers, Al
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