[Jewelry making - Article 00017] - Re: [Orchid] Drill press advice

[Trevor F.]

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Hello Zee,

>     I'm vacillating between getting the Foredom stand (with a dedicated
>     #30 hand piece) for my flexshaft or the bench-mounted Proxxon. My
>     hesitation about the Foredom stems the old posts I've read here
>     about side-to-side lash. How much of a problem has that been for
>     drilling precise tiny holes for rivets, e.g.? 

    I can't comment on the Proxxon because I've had no experience with
    them but I do have that Foredom unit. I've been able to shim it well
    enough that the lash is largely eliminated and it is therefore
    reasonably precise. For example I've drilled #70 and #72 holes with
    it, no problem. I must say though that I use a low speed Foredom
    (Series L, 0-5000rpm) with this set-up. Personally there's no way on
    earth I'd use the regular high speed units for this. 

    IMHO the Foredom's advantage is that it's compact and, if you've
    already got a low speed drive system, you're getting greater use out
    of a motor you already have. It is not a particularly precise nor
    well-made unit. 

    If I were a betting man I'd wager that the Proxxon route would be
    the better choice. 

Cheers,
Trevor F.
in The City of Light
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