Foredom

[JTknives]

It has a threaded cap on the other side of the motor that has a drive shaft inside. You can move the flex line to that side and the files go up in speed. But I file slow so I keep it on the other end. That's good to know, does the handpiece bump up the rpm from the input rpm?

 

[Geoff Flato]

The SR is a fine machine, and for basic jewelry work and woodcarving, it will work fine.

When you are sculpting metal with carbide burrs that can run $30 and more each, you wll appreciate the power and smoothness.
For running 1/4" shaft carbide wood sculpting burs that may be 1" wide, the SR won't cut it ( see what I did there ).

Well that would explain why I'm satisfied with mine. Apart from the occasional small burr, I mostly use it with little cratex wheels for polishing. Don't have much need for heavy carving with what I use it for, but if that arises I'll have an excuse to buy another toy for the bench

 

[Bill DeShivs]

It has a threaded cap on the other side of the motor that has a drive shaft inside. You can move the flex line to that side and the files go up in speed. But I file slow so I keep it on the other end. That's good to know, does the handpiece bump up the rpm from the input rpm?

No, the speed is the same. You can use it on either side-fast or slow.

 

[stezann]

Nice stuff that file attachment...i wish i had some reciprocating motion handpiece like yours.
I have not the Foredom, but i have a Dremel Fortiflex and i suppose it is the same tool, with pedal control and all, it hasn't the reverse mode though. It is a bit slower than the classic dremel, but i couldn't wish for more torque.
It comes with the "big" handpiece, whose key type mandrel looks like a drill's one, but i prefer attatching the smaller collar type handpiece for most of the jobs.

 

[DukeHarley]

I got a Foredom a few months back and use it every time I'm in my shop probably. Well
worth the money.

Jay