[Jewelry making - Article 00264] - Re: [Orchid] Flex Shafts & Pedals

[Dave Arens]

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Hi Mary Ann,

>     Currently I have the basic an old Foredom Series-R, a #30, a
>     quick release and a hammer handpiece. My foot pedal isn't running
>     very smoothly, sticky at excelleration, and so using the hammer,
>     or setting stones is a bit tricky.  

    Maybe you don't really need a whole new unit. Could be the foot
    pedal is the cause of the problem. The foot pedal can be replaced by
    itself. Since the 'R' has a feedback loop built in, it requires a
    foot pedal made for the 'R'. Rio Grande lists the 'R' model foot
    pedal (item 117-040) at $67.00. It might also pay to give the motor &
    flexshaft a once over. Check the brushes in the motor, give the
    motor bearings a drop or two of oil, remove, clean & lubricate the
    flexshaft. 

Dave


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