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Title: Rotary tools Dremel Foredom Generic etc
Post by: Cut4fun . on December 03, 2013, 10:01:44 am
Lets see and hear about what you are using to port, muffler mod or other projects.

 I just have a generic foredom motor and just hooked it up with srcarr52 modified hand piece and way more flexible sheath then the ole one I was using in the past.   Hopefully he will explain more on the  hand pieces he offers and also can make the shafts to work on the more expensive foredoms too.

I just use one for mainly doing muffler mods, other jobs and no porting whatsoever anymore. Was wanting the cooler running hand piece mainly because my wife uses it for hours and hours when doing her foam pumpkins.  Just got it all set up yesterday with a redneck motor stand and all. Will try and grab a pic later of ready to grind set up.


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Title: Re: Rotary tools Dremel Foredom Generic etc
Post by: mdavlee . on December 03, 2013, 12:27:27 pm
I've got a Chicago tool motor with3 of the straight hand pieces from shaun and a right angle from cc specialties. I want to get an actual foredom motor that's reversible.
Title: Re: Rotary tools Dremel Foredom Generic etc
Post by: srcarr52 on December 03, 2013, 12:56:21 pm
I've got a Chicago tool motor with3 of the straight hand pieces from shaun and a right angle from cc specialties. I want to get an actual foredom motor that's reversible.

Depending on what type of motor it can be rewired with a DPDT switch to run in reverse.  It all matters on how the primary vs. starting windings are phased if you'll get full power/speed in reverse.

Here was my arsenal of handpieces a few months ago.  Since then I've added some more of the #30 style (far right of first picture) and some skinny ones (left of second picture).

(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m599/srcarr52/Bench%20Pics/photo1280x960_zps2a4163cc.jpg) (http://s1133.photobucket.com/user/srcarr52/media/Bench%20Pics/photo1280x960_zps2a4163cc.jpg.html)

(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m599/srcarr52/Bench%20Pics/photo1_zpsc8b35062.jpg) (http://s1133.photobucket.com/user/srcarr52/media/Bench%20Pics/photo1_zpsc8b35062.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Rotary tools Dremel Foredom Generic etc
Post by: Cut4fun . on December 03, 2013, 03:26:52 pm
Wife said the skinny would be on her want list as long as it dont get hot.  She uses them a couple hours almost non-stop till she takes a break and then goes at it again over and over.  So let me know Shaun / srcarr52


Also fill free to let people know what you have to offer for sale and labor wise. 
Title: Re: Rotary tools Dremel Foredom Generic etc
Post by: farmboy on December 03, 2013, 08:33:07 pm
I have a skinny one = Foredom #8 doesn't get real hot.  It does get warm if running wide open.  I like it better than my # 30.
Shep
Title: Re: Rotary tools Dremel Foredom Generic etc
Post by: Al Smith on December 03, 2013, 09:36:06 pm
I've got three Dremels but can only manage to find one of them at the moment .I've also got a right angle flex shaft dentists tool piece but I have no idea where that went either .Fact my dentist even gave be some tool bits which I do know where they are but have nothing to fit them in until I locate the thing .My organising skills need a little work .
Title: Re: Rotary tools Dremel Foredom Generic etc
Post by: Cut4fun . on December 04, 2013, 09:57:08 am
Just showing what 90% of the above will be used for now.  Just a couple from the past. 

You buy these to have them forever, funkins  http://store.funkins.com/shop/


The hole in the horn buck. She made 2 of these, 1 guy in TX ordered one and my bro.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/OHbluebird/HoleintheHornBuck-LightsOff.jpg)

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Title: Re: Rotary tools Dremel Foredom Generic etc
Post by: srcarr52 on December 04, 2013, 11:08:02 am
I have a skinny one = Foredom #8 doesn't get real hot.  It does get warm if running wide open.  I like it better than my # 30.
Shep

My Foredom #8's gets hot enough to burn you after a while.  I ran my AM #8 style one last night for 10 minutes full throttle and it only got slightly above room temp.

I will sell a few styles of handpieces for anyone who's interested while my supplies last.

Style 1: AM #30 handpieces shown on the right of my first picture above.  They have been reworked internally such that they don't get hot like most AM ones.  $17 + shipping.
Style 2: AM sorta #8 handpiece shown on the left of the second picture.  Comes with 3 collets and wrench.  $26 + shipping.
Title: Re: Rotary tools Dremel Foredom Generic etc
Post by: Cut4fun . on December 04, 2013, 11:54:05 am
Shaun shoot me a total to PP Gift you. 

I want this

Style 2: AM sorta #8 handpiece shown on the left of the second picture.  Comes with 3 collets and wrench.  $26 + shipping.
Title: Re: Rotary tools Dremel Foredom Generic etc
Post by: Cut4fun . on December 04, 2013, 05:16:25 pm
srcarr52  Thanks for the surprise hook up on 2 more sets.  I still had to use my metal top part that screws onto motor.  Threads were different.
Title: Re: Rotary tools Dremel Foredom Generic etc
Post by: srcarr52 on December 04, 2013, 11:43:25 pm
srcarr52  Thanks for the surprise hook up on 2 more sets.  I still had to use my metal top part that screws onto motor.  Threads were different.


No problem. We have to keep you very talented wife happy.
Title: Re: Rotary tools Dremel Foredom Generic etc
Post by: procarbine2k1 on December 05, 2013, 04:22:02 pm
What would be a good starter kit on these pieces? A straight shaft, and an angled piece for doing transfers? What would you recommend for a motor, and if AM what adapters or w/e that it would need. Sorry if you mentioned this stuff, just thought I would ask directly, I don't really know much about this foredom stuff. Havent done any real upper transfer work, and lowers mostly blending and port widening.
Title: Re: Rotary tools Dremel Foredom Generic etc
Post by: srcarr52 on December 05, 2013, 05:21:57 pm
What would be a good starter kit on these pieces? A straight shaft, and an angled piece for doing transfers? What would you recommend for a motor, and if AM what adapters or w/e that it would need. Sorry if you mentioned this stuff, just thought I would ask directly, I don't really know much about this foredom stuff. Havent done any real upper transfer work, and lowers mostly blending and port widening.

If I was going to buy a new motor I'd probably buy a mastercarver motor, but if you want to go cheap I'd find a used Foredom SR motor on eBay.  I find the reverse feature necessary but others get by without it. 

A Foredom #30 handpiece is a nice all around handpiece but it doesn't get into tight places and it only chucks up to 5/32".  Mastercarver makes a chuck style handpiece they call the "stealth" that can chuck up to 1/4" and it's only 0.2" thicker.  The Foredom #44 is a collet style that can do 1/4" and smaller if you have the collets.  The Foredom #28 is a slim collet style that chucks 1/8" and smaller, it works well be still can't get into the tightest spots where the Foredom #8 shines.

Right angle handpieces are expensive.  The only one I and most everyone else have found to hold up is the CC Specialites 182MC, but it will run you $300 for the head and the adapter. 
Title: Re: Rotary tools Dremel Foredom Generic etc
Post by: Cut4fun . on December 05, 2013, 07:25:32 pm
Grabbed a pic of the area where wife does 90% of the carving, bench area #2.  Final clean up and detail inside in mud room area. Uses a roller chair to seat in and has pumpkin in lap.
 For me I just move the redneck plant hanger to my  my #1 bench.  Have 3 benches  8)

Title: Re: Rotary tools Dremel Foredom Generic etc
Post by: procarbine2k1 on December 05, 2013, 08:28:26 pm
What would be a good starter kit on these pieces? A straight shaft, and an angled piece for doing transfers? What would you recommend for a motor, and if AM what adapters or w/e that it would need. Sorry if you mentioned this stuff, just thought I would ask directly, I don't really know much about this foredom stuff. Havent done any real upper transfer work, and lowers mostly blending and port widening.

If I was going to buy a new motor I'd probably buy a mastercarver motor, but if you want to go cheap I'd find a used Foredom SR motor on eBay.  I find the reverse feature necessary but others get by without it. 

A Foredom #30 handpiece is a nice all around handpiece but it doesn't get into tight places and it only chucks up to 5/32".  Mastercarver makes a chuck style handpiece they call the "stealth" that can chuck up to 1/4" and it's only 0.2" thicker.  The Foredom #44 is a collet style that can do 1/4" and smaller if you have the collets.  The Foredom #28 is a slim collet style that chucks 1/8" and smaller, it works well be still can't get into the tightest spots where the Foredom #8 shines.

Right angle handpieces are expensive.  The only one I and most everyone else have found to hold up is the CC Specialites 182MC, but it will run you $300 for the head and the adapter. 

Thank you for the input. I will get to looking around... I didn't realize the right angle hand pieces were so pricey.
Title: Re: Rotary tools Dremel Foredom Generic etc
Post by: Gregsl on December 05, 2013, 09:14:46 pm
Luckily for me my fiancée is a jeweller so I have access to her workshop as long as anything I bring in there isn't dripping with grease...

I mainly use the Flexshaft for tinkering with things and am practicing my porting skills.

I haven't broken any of her tools yet... Knock on wood!

G
Title: Re: Rotary tools Dremel Foredom Generic etc
Post by: rms61moparman on December 05, 2013, 10:08:00 pm

I use the $50.00 Harbor Freight model.
I was skeptical at first but have been pleasantly surprised. It's done a lot of work and still going strong.
Needs a big dose of Cableze every so often, but it does fine for my needs.

If you aren't capable of doing very good work, you don't need very good tools!!! LOL


Mike
Title: Re: Rotary tools Dremel Foredom Generic etc
Post by: Al Smith on December 05, 2013, 10:11:28 pm
You can do the uppers with a straight shaft Dremel but it takes a method and a long reach cutter or stone .You gotta remember you are "down milling" on one side and "up milling " on the other .It can get away from you in a heart beat .You don't have to run that thing wide open .It's not a race .

I find those long reach cutters and stones at flea markets often less than 50 cents a pop .I have  no idea what they are used for. Probabley some industrial application in a robot or something .
Title: Re: Rotary tools Dremel Foredom Generic etc
Post by: Cut4fun . on January 22, 2014, 04:22:54 pm
 
srcarr52  Thanks for the surprise hook up on 2 more sets.  I still had to use my metal top part that screws onto motor.  Threads were different.


No problem. We have to keep you very talented wife happy.

Just so folks know.
I am thinking the one on the left are ready and for sale now by Shaun.   Since he told me one was shipped to me and my wife today.

Many Thanks for update. 

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Title: Re: Rotary tools Dremel Foredom Generic etc
Post by: aclarke on January 22, 2014, 06:32:06 pm
NSK makes a nice 90 degree head that works on the CC or Artco handpiece.
 Adam
Title: Re: Rotary tools Dremel Foredom Generic etc
Post by: srcarr52 on January 27, 2014, 10:36:41 am
NSK makes a nice 90 degree head that works on the CC or Artco handpiece.
 Adam

Yes, but the best deal I've found on that head is $190.  Then you still have to buy or make the adapter. 
Title: Re: Rotary tools Dremel Foredom Generic etc
Post by: srcarr52 on January 27, 2014, 11:14:35 am
Just so folks know.
I am thinking the one on the left are ready and for sale now by Shaun.   Since he told me one was shipped to me and my wife today.

Many Thanks for update. 

(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m599/srcarr52/Bench%20Pics/photo1_zpsc8b35062.jpg)


Yes, I have a few of the handpieces on the left available for $26 as well as #30 style ones for $17. 
Title: Re: Rotary tools Dremel Foredom Generic etc
Post by: Cut4fun . on January 27, 2014, 06:05:18 pm
Just so folks know.
I am thinking the one on the left are ready and for sale now by Shaun.   Since he told me one was shipped to me and my wife today.

Many Thanks for update. 



Yes, I have a few of the handpieces on the left available for $26 as well as #30 style ones for $17. 

Just what the  boss wanted  ;D. Perfect fit to her small hands and she said cant wait to try it when it warms up.

Now to find my dang foot pedal I misplaced somewhere.   :'(
Title: Re: Rotary tools Dremel Foredom Generic etc
Post by: farmboy on May 17, 2014, 08:04:13 am
Not a bad deal on a new Foredom/Grobet.  I'm happy w/mine.  Picked it up a while back didn't need another but couldn't pass it up for what I paid for it. http://www.ebay.com/itm/GROBET-USA-FLEXIBLE-SHAFT-MOTOR-/400706348267?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d4bf5a4eb
Shep
Title: Re: Rotary tools Dremel Foredom Generic etc
Post by: Cut4fun on May 17, 2014, 08:54:30 am
I know the flex shaft and bigger hand piece I got from srcarr52 is a pleasure to use on my generic motor.  No vibrations like I had in my original generic set up.

I havent used the smaller one I got for the wife yet and neither has she.
Title: Re: Rotary tools Dremel Foredom Generic etc
Post by: 3000 FPS on May 17, 2014, 11:02:16 pm
I would like to get an angled hand piece for my foredom one day.   Just a matter of time.
Title: Re: Rotary tools Dremel Foredom Generic etc
Post by: Cut4fun . on October 21, 2014, 05:08:00 pm
Just so folks know.
I am thinking the one on the left are ready and for sale now by Shaun.   Since he told me one was shipped to me and my wife today.

Many Thanks for update. 

(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m599/srcarr52/Bench%20Pics/photo1_zpsc8b35062.jpg)


Yes, I have a few of the handpieces on the left available for $26 as well as #30 style ones for $17. 

Wife loves it. Still get warm she says because she goes at it for hours non-stop.     

Do you still have them incase I want to set another back?
Title: Re: Rotary tools Dremel Foredom Generic etc
Post by: srcarr52 on October 21, 2014, 06:02:17 pm

Wife loves it. Still get warm she says because she goes at it for hours non-stop.     

Do you still have them incase I want to set another back?

The skinny ones will get a little warm running WOT for more than 10 minutes, you can't expect much better out of the size ball bearing that's in there. 

I still have #30's but I'm out of the skinny.  I can get more if you want some.
Title: Re: Rotary tools Dremel Foredom Generic etc
Post by: Cut4fun . on October 21, 2014, 06:06:23 pm
I'll let you know IF she kills it or not.  Might get some years out of it I hope.

 I am the type that trys to plan for the next one just incase.  Thanks man cause she is real happy with it so far.  10mins LOL  almost 4hrs now with 1 break.
Title: Re: Rotary tools Dremel Foredom Generic etc
Post by: 3000 FPS on October 21, 2014, 07:48:54 pm
If you get any angle heads Shaun I am interested.
Title: Re: Rotary tools Dremel Foredom Generic etc
Post by: srcarr52 on October 22, 2014, 01:52:45 pm
I'll let you know IF she kills it or not.  Might get some years out of it I hope.

 I am the type that trys to plan for the next one just incase.  Thanks man cause she is real happy with it so far.  10mins LOL  almost 4hrs now with 1 break.

She's got stronger hands than me then, 10 minutes and my hand is cramping.
Title: Re: Rotary tools Dremel Foredom Generic etc
Post by: Cut4fun . on October 22, 2014, 02:10:18 pm
Shes been at it for over 5hrs today so far.
Title: Re: Rotary tools Dremel Foredom Generic etc
Post by: Cut4fun . on October 22, 2014, 02:12:21 pm
One thing she said she misses. She had a adjustable collet before. Wonder if anything like that out there for the small one. 

She uses some bits I can barley even see because so small. So she has to use another hand piece on electric for that right now.
Title: Re: Rotary tools Dremel Foredom Generic etc
Post by: srcarr52 on October 22, 2014, 11:13:35 pm

One thing she said she misses. She had a adjustable collet before. Wonder if anything like that out there for the small one. 

She uses some bits I can barley even see because so small. So she has to use another hand piece on electric for that right now.

That skinny handpiece came with 3 collects if you need something different I can look into it.