[Jewelry making - Article 00647] - Re: [Orchid] Flexible-shaft tools

[Karen Goeller]

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    Janet, Foredom all the way!  Seriously, though, there are any number
    of good brands of flex-shaft out there, and Foredom is the best-known
    among jewelers and metal-workers.  The key, though, is the handpiece,
    more so than the motor and rheostat (foot pedal or bench control). 
    The motors and rheostats are inexpensive to replace, but a good
    handset will worm its way into your heart and you won't want to
    replace it. 

    So if you want to go with a less-expensive motor you can find them
    at places like Harbor Freight -- then spend the bucks on a really
    good handpiece for it.  Or, you can just go with a "package" deal of
    all-Foredom parts, including the hand-piece. 

    I do know a few people who have Dremels.  They seem to use them as
    "lightweight" tools, and their battery-powered one is convenient for
    taking with you to do "little" work at shows and places without
    electrical hookups. But I wouldn't personally want to use it as my
    only flex-shaft for daily work. 

Hope this helps,
Karen Goeller
kgoeller AT nolimitations.com
http://www.nolimitations.com
Handcrafted and Unique Artisan Jewelry


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