Foredom Handpieces Comprehensive Introduction
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- Опубликовано: 8 июл 2024
- Have you been looking at different handpieces for your flexshaft machine? Perhaps you don't know where to start or the difference between all that are offered. This comprehensive introduction can help you decide which handpiece is right for you. Be sure to subscribe: bit.ly/2dyBgwT
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Good video. Helpful. I'd actually ordered a couple of new handpieces yesterday. Pretty excited to try them out. As for storage, I built a stand of sorts that consists of a fished wood base with dowels that hold the handpieces. Works well and everything is in full view.
That is similar to what we use at shows. It is also great for keeping them close by and organized.
That would have to be one of the most comprehensive tutorials on hand pieces I have ever seen
Thank you. I am glad you like it.
Thanks Melissa!
Wow, amazing tutorial. Well done
Thank you
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Good demo. Thank you for this comprehensive overview. Very useful. Not only did we get a great overview of the handpieces, but there were so many tips about lubrication, breakage, storage right side up, and RPM constraints on the hammer handpiece. Please continue with more Foredom tutorials, these are very needed. Subscribed.
Apart from the benchtop dial speed control, is there a speed control on the motor itself? I need the hammer function and prefer the foot pedal but don't want an additional bench dial at extra cost. There should be a way to keep a constant low speed on the SR model, without buying the low speed LX motor or the bench dial? This is not clear.
There is no way to do a consistent controlled speed with the foot pedal. With that said, you could create a small wedge that could be inserted to keep the pedal from going past a certain point. That would be one workaround.
Hi Melissa, it's a bit of a long shot but I wondered if you would have any advice for disassembling spindle of the foredom quick change f20? The chuck is stuck in the spindle and the Allen key isn't gripping to loosen / remove the collet. I just thought I'd ask you if you had any tips as you are such a wealth of knowledge 🙌🏼Thanks so much
Do you mean the mandrel or accessory is stuck in the handpiece? If yes, try pushing it back in all the way then pulling it out. Let me know if it is something other than that.
@@MelissaMuir Hi Melissa, thanks for responding. It's actually the spindle that holds the accessory inside the chuck that is stuck. It had become loose initially, and accessories were loose in the chuck so I followed the instructions to remove the spindle and ensure the screw underneath was up 5mm. I did that and when I put the spindle back into the chuck its now too tight (I can't insert accessories). So now when I try to repeat the process to loosen it, the Allen key isn't loosening it, and I can't release or loosen the spindle to fit it's accessories. If you happen to have Any tips it would be great!
@@leonaclinton1279 Call Blackstone Industries - ask for Tech help, over the phone. You can do a video chat with a technical specialist.
Can you show what the different hammer pieces do as far as the textures they make and how to use them? Thank you!
It all depends on how you shape the anvil points. When you get them, they are basically a “blank” and it is up to you to shape it to whatever you need. The only two I haven’t shaped are the fine tip point and small rounded point.
There are some tutorials on that on Utube. They come in handy when pressing the bezel around a stone.
My collets seem to be rather snug and I have to find a tool or use the shaft of a bit to tease them out. Is this normal and will it loosen with use?
Also, when I started using my new Foredom I was instructed not to leave the hand piece hanging or laying down below the motor to keep excessive lubricant from entering the hand piece while not in use. Much like the explanation in this video.
I have noticed when I change hand pieces to use the reciprocating chisel hand piece there is noticeable lubricant on the shaft key and just inside the hand pieces where they connect. Is this normal?
I hang my hand pieces at or above the motor when not in use, as instructed, but I assume when in use the heat loosens the lubricant and it naturally wants to move its way down toward the hand piece. Will this become a problem over time, clogging up the inner workings of the hand pieces, or is this acceptable and normal?
I am very happy with my purchase so far. It has made my time in the shop much more enjoyable and efficient.
Thank you for your time. I hope this finds you well.
Sorry for the delay on this: When removing accessories from a handpiece, push it down into the handpiece first and then pull it out. This will release the tension on the collet holding the accessory.
As far as the handpiece and lubricant goes, sounds like you are doing just right storing them. Yes, the lubricant will move down the shaft and into the handpiece a little. You want to keep this clean as much as possible to avoid excess grease from getting into the bearings of the handpiece. I just a cotton swab every now and then and just clean out the inside of the handpiece. And I use a paper towel to wipe down the key at the end of the shaft.
No worries, Melissa, thanks for getting back to me. Appreciate it. Have a great New Year! @@MelissaMuir
Just one question, what is the purpose of the duplex option? Seems to be more complications and trouble to me.
Good question. I really like the duplex spring because it helps take the weight off of me when I am using certain handpieces. I really like it the most on my hammer handpiece. I don't have to fight the weight of the flexshaft as I am trying to do delicate settings and such.
Try to imagine the lightness of a spring in your hand vs the heavy cable of the flexshaft. Its makes the handpiece more springy and light. Small ergonomic difference, but over time, much easier on wrist muscles. But its extra cost and maintenance and limited to some handpieces only.
Es mejor el primero, considero q es más funcional...
Awe, after no videos for a while I was hoping for a jewelry making lesson. Too many tools for sale.
Sorry. Hopefully soon.
Thanks. :)
You cannot make jewelry without tools :-). Learn the tools first. This is a great demo.