sick dremel

[esantoro]

Just received this tool in the mail. I'm impressed. For around $92 shipped with a Speedster speed control box (a must have that is $30 to buy separately) that allows full speed range control it should be a better purchase than the dremel.

Thanks for the suggestions to get a rotary tool like this.

ed

Whether I purchase another Dremel, which is unlikely, or purchase a couple of cheapos from Harbor Freight, Im looking at $50 to $60.

The Foredom is too pricey for me right now, but there is a guy in Ebay selling something similar with a five-year warranty for about $60 to $80.

http://cgi.ebay.com/1-3HP-DIE-GRINDER-Flex...n%3D7%26ps%3D48

I am tempted to pull the trigger but would like to know if I should think again. Is the speed of these devices easy to control with the foot pedal? I do like the idea of 500 to 20k rpm.

Thanks,

Ed

[esantoro]

The #30 handpiece has a Jacobs style chuck. I was sanding with the handpiece for about 10 minutes and the chuck fell off. Is this chuck like a drill press chuck that has to be tapped in place with a mallet? Is the Foredom #30 handpiece the same.

Being a Chinese device, the instructions are very sparse and say nothing about lubrication, yet I know the Foredom's must be lubricated.

Am I supposed to lubricate any part of the hand piece? The flex shaft? Will the same grease I use for the speed reducer on my 441 work or must I use something else?

Thanks,

Ed