[Jewelry making - Article 00342] - [Orchid] Flexshaft vibrating in the shaft itself

[Lindsay Legler]

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    I just bought a new Fordom TXH flexshaft from Rio Grande, (Motor,
    shaft, footpedal control, the 30H handpiece.) and I noticed after
    assembling it that it is giving me quite a bit of vibration in the
    shaft itself, regardless of speed. The shaft also gets a little bit
    warm after 10 mins or so. I've checked the shaft for lubrication-
    it's fine. I wiped it down and re-lubed just in case. No change. I
    checked to make sure it was properly assembled several times. I
    checked the shaft itself for signs of wear or other problems. Nothing
    wrong that I can find. 

    So here's my question: Is this vibration normal? I've had a Dremel
    before, and if a Dremel vibrates it means it needs lubricating,
    especially if the shaft gets warm. Also confusing is that it will
    occasionally run smoothly for a few moments before resuming the
    vibration. 

Help? Advice?

Lindsay Legler,
Dreaming Dragon Designs
www.dreamingdragondesign.deviantart.com
www.dreamingdragondesign.etsy.com
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