[Jewelry making - Article 00578] - Re: [Orchid] Foredom motor noise

[Gerald]

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Yatin

    I think the flex-shaft  needs a "grease and lube" job! 

    Unscrew the little screw at the top of the shaft that will enable
    you to remove the outer rubber sheath. Once this is done, I suggest
    to wear cruddy clothes and you might get lotsa black grease on your
    hands and clothing (maybe)! go to your nearby automotive store and
    ask for a thicker grease to smear on the metal flex shaft. Light
    machine oil will heat up and surely dissipate and run down and exit
    on your hands and chuck. You really need a thicker viscus
    lubricant...don't go hog-wild and slap it on recklessly, but apply it
    lightly..why? as it heats up it will warm and liberally blend in with
    the inner flex mechanism. Return to your outter rubber sheath and
    screw again to the bottom of the motor. I think you see that the db's
    will be return to normal...again check the motor bushings while you
    are at it. These too might be worn down a shade..also, try not too
    speed up your motor, you might be wearing out the flex apparatus 

Gerry!

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