[Jewelry making - Article 00092] - Re: [Orchid] Techno X handpiece problems

[richard hart]

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>         if I remeber right there is a screw at the bottom of the
>     collet on that handpiece that adjusts the collet tension. these
>     handpieces do wear qute a bit, as most( not all) jewelers try to
>     open the collet with the burr still moving, wears em out real fast.

    I do believe that the techno x was designed to change burrs while in
    the collet is in motion. 

    I have had a handpiece for at least 5 years and no problems. I have
    had to adjust the collet during that time. 

    And yes there is a screw, you remove the back-end piece that the
    flexshaft fits into, stick a small screwdriver down into the collet,
    hold the piece the flexshaft end fits into carefully with pliers,
    turn the srcewdriver counterclockwise I believe, and turn the collet
    clockwise. The release lever is in the release  position. You can see
    the space between the collet segments get bigger or smaller as you
    rotate it. 

    Mine is starting to slip, and it has been adjusted all the way. I
    also find different mandrels fit differently, some are tight and some
    are looser. 

Richard Hart


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