[Jewelry making - Article 00894] - Re: [Orchid] Quick change handpiece advice

[Donna E. Shimazu]

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    Hi James, I haven't used the Swiss model, but have used the Swedish
    Tecno X.  I love them.  They're pretty sturdy and you can adjust the
    collet tighter as needed over time.  When the collet wears beyond the
    point of adjustment, you can always get replacement collets. 

    To maximize the life of the collet, don't try to change burs while
    the bur is still spinning.  You'll wear the collet out quickly.  Keep
    the collet clean by periodically removing and cleaning.  Don't put
    dirty bur shafts in the collet and don't pack debris down the collet
    either.  A friend of mine once packed his collet with so much debris
    that he couldn't locate the screw slot inside the collet. 

    While you may want to still use your basic #30 handpiece for heavy
    grinding or sanding, the Tecno X type of handpiece is great for
    almost anything else. 

HTH,
Donna Shimazu


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