Buying foredom in Canada ?

[Alain M-D]

Somebody knows or I can buy a Foredom flex shaft in Canada ?
And do you have recommendations on which model and handpiece
is the best for a general purpose ?

Thanks !

Alain M-D

 

[Shakudo]

gesswein has a canadian outlet .the #30 standard hand piece will work for most anything .model CC

Gesswein

 

[mrd74]

Email sent

 

[Mike Hull]

Alain, the "CC" is 1/10th HP rated, and although it works fine(I have one), you might want to look at the newer ones, the "SR" "H", and "TX" models. Much higher ratings.

Anyway, here's a link so you can see what they're all about, and it has distributors listed also in the where to buy link there.
http://www.blackstoneind.com/ordermaxx/contentpage.asp?page=home

http://www.blackstoneind.com/ordermaxx/contentpage.asp?page=motors

 

[canranger]

I believe Lee Valleys carry them

 

[Raymond Richard]

If there's a Harbor Freight around they have a good one for $70.. Believe its a third or less than the Foredum. I've had mine for well over two years and I'm quite pleased with it and I use it alot. Mine's either a 1/3 or 1/4 horse.

 

[ddavelarsen]

For me, a smaller diameter handpiece than the #30 works better. Many of the wheels I use are less than an inch in diameter and getting the edge to the work is difficult with a larger handpiece.

 

[NIKNOK48]

Somebody knows or I can buy a Foredom flex shaft in Canada ?
And do you have recommendations on which model and handpiece
is the best for a general purpose ?

Thanks !

Alain M-D

HI RE: FOREDOM
I HAVE OWNED A FOREDOM 1/8 HORSEPOWER FOR ABOUT 7 YEARS. IT IS THE MODEL SR (WHICH SIMPLY MEANS THAT IT IS REVERSIBLE) WHEN I WAS SHOPPING FOR THE TOOL WHICH I USE TO CARVE VARIOUS WOODEN UTENSILS I PICKED UP THE HEAVIER MODELS AND THE SHAFTS WERE TOO
RIGID FOR MY LIKING. THE 1/8 H.P. SR MODEL HAS A COLLET CHUCK WHICH I PREFER TO A JOCOBS (LIKE IN AN ELECTRIC DRILL) AND IS THE SMALLEST ONE THAT WILL ACCEPT 1/4" SHAFT ACCESSORIES (ROUTER BITS,etc.) YOU
CAN LOOK UP ALL THE PIECES AND ACCESSORIES AT WWW.FOREDOM.COM
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A USED ONE AT A VERY REASONABLE PRICE OR MORE INFORMATION SEND ME A NOTE AT DSKONKIN@TELUS.NET
I LIVE IN BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA AND COULD E-MAIL YOU A COUPLE OF
PICTURE OF THE LADLES I MAKE. ONE OTHER THING SINCE I BOUGHT MINE THEY HAVE UP-GRADED THE POWER IN MY MODEL TO 1/6 H.P.ALTHOUGH I
FIND THAT MY 1/8 IS FINE FOR ME. ALSO THE REVESIBLE MODEL IS NICE SO THA WHEN YOU ARE USING THINGS LIKE TUNSTEN BITS WHICH CAN BE USED
IN REVERSE THE SAND (DEBRIS) CAN POINT AWAY FROM YOU FACE
REGARDS
DAVE FROM BRITISH COLUMBIA DSKONKIN@TELUS.NET PH.250-399-4119

 

[NIKNOK48]

sorry i forgot great suppliers of foredom,accesdories, and knives, etc.,

Woodchips Carving Supplies Ltd www.woodworkingsupplies.com
#6-145 Schoolhouse Street 1-800-663-1101
Coquitlam, British Columbia $3.00 for catalogue (refundable with first order)
V3K 4X8

THAT USED FOREDOM I MENTIONED IS ONE THAT I GOT BECAUSE A GUY OWED ME SOME MONEY. THE ONLY REASON OF ME SELLING IT IS BECAUSE I
NOW HAVE TWO OF WHAT I CALL EXCEPTIONAL TOOLS. DSKONKIN@TELUS.NET

 

[Mike Hull]

NIKNOK 48, are you aware that the thread you just resurrected is over a year old????