Flex Shaft Grinder Question

[TomG]

I was given a Foredom Flexshaft grinder but it does not have the handpiece.

Since I have to buy one and my research shows more than I wanted to consider, I figured I'd ask those who have them and use them.

So, for leather work,m what handpice would be best?

#30, #44, #43 or some other.

Is there an economy model that wil work as well for less cost than what I am seeing on-line?

Thanks

Tom

[Spinner]

For 95% of leatherworking purposes, the .43 or .44 will do the job. With fitting up to 1/4" bits, you should be able to handle sanding, drilling, burnishing, etc. all with ease.

Many of my carving buddies like the .44 due to the extra length, it's fits nicely in the hand. Personally, I tend to grip tighter so the smaller size of the .43 works better for me.

The .30 is heavier, longer and only chucks bits up to 5/32" and it costs $5 more...skip it.

[TomG]

Thanks.

I put a Wanted ad on the forum a while ago, so maybe one will turn up. If not, I'll just buy a new one I suppose.

I was using a Dremel but is went south and only runs at max speed now. NOT good for burnishing <g>... tends to burn the leather.

Later,

Tom

For 95% of leatherworking purposes, the .43 or .44 will do the job. With fitting up to 1/4" bits, you should be able to handle sanding, drilling, burnishing, etc. all with ease.

Many of my carving buddies like the .44 due to the extra length, it's fits nicely in the hand. Personally, I tend to grip tighter so the smaller size of the .43 works better for me.

The .30 is heavier, longer and only chucks bits up to 5/32" and it costs $5 more...skip it.