[Jewelry making - Article 00569] - Re: [Orchid] Greasing a Foredom flex shaft

[LEESSILVER]

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Kathy,

    I will try to describe how to grease the Foredom flex shaft.  You
    probably will get may comments on your concern.  By the time you
    read them all you will probably be an expert. 

    The flex shaft housing (the black rubber coated flex tube) is
    fastened to the motor by an aluminum tube that has a hex nut shape
    on the end nearest the motor.  Find a wrench that fits the hex nut
    and remove this piece from the motor.  Once this is done the entire
    flex shaft housing and aluminum piece will slide down the interior
    cable. 

    I apply grease to the interior cable then replace the flex covering
    and aluminum piece.  Simple?  Wear old clothes and be prepared to
    get greasy.  You need about three hands to do the job but you can do
    it with a little practice. 

    You might have to replace the center flex shaft if it is damaged. 

    The grease Foredom sells is probably the correct grease.  I comes in
    a tube.  Rio Grande also sells a Foredom repair kit.  

    While you are at it you might want to replace the brushes.  They are
    under the two black screw caps on the upper end of the motor.  Make
    sure you replace the brushes so that the curve of the brush matches
    the armature.  The best way to do this is to note the orientation of
    the curve of the brush as you remove it.  Replace the old one or the
    new one with the curve orientated the same way. I hope this helps. 

    If not contact me off line and I will answer questions. Good luck Lee
    Epperson 


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