Subject: Foredom rotary shaft tool??

From: Glenn Goens <gdgoen19@eos>
Date: Thu, 26 Sep 1996 00:27:26 -0400

My "parts" pile has recently been graced by the carcass of a rotary
shaft tool made by the Foredom Co.  Unfortunately the hand piece is
missing from the end of the rotary shaft.  Does anyone know anything
about this company or this particular product ??  Anyone know of a 
source for a replacement handpiece ?  

Thanks

Glenn Goens -- [email-masked]

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From: "Jim Waggener" <[email-masked]>
Date: 26 Sep 1996 10:25:15 GMT

> Glenn Goens -- [email-masked]
Foredom is an excellent flex-shaft machine that I use daily.
There is a wide selection of handpieces available that are completely
interchangeable. the model #30 is the standard handpiece and has a geared
chuck. I bought mine years ago from a jewelry supply catalog. I believe it
was Rio Grand in Alburqurue (sp) NM. The folks at rec.crafts.jewelry could
give you a list of suppliers.

Jim Waggener

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From: Regis Galbach <[email-masked]>
Date: 26 Sep 1996 10:14:27 GMT

You have an excellent tool there.  Foredom's phone number is 
(203)792-8622.  Hand peices are available at many locations.

Good luck
Regis

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From: [email-masked](J.A.Harvey)
Date: 26 Sep 1996 16:33:58 GMT

>Glenn Goens -- [email-masked]

We use Foredoms in our shop quite a lot. the flexible shaft is crap,
but the unit is excellent. MSC sells all the repair and replacement
parts for it as well as a large selection of handpieces. BUy an extra
flex shaft or two as they don't last too long!

Jim Harvey
[email-masked]
http://hre.com

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From: [email-masked] (thatjoeguy or Maven)
Date: Thu, 26 Sep 1996 22:02:46 GMT

>Glenn Goens -- [email-masked]

Swest or Rio Grande Jewelry supply houses stock foredom products.
Swest's phone number is 1-800-527-5057 in the central US. Or 423-2706
in the west, and 241-5738 in the east. They'll probably have the parts
you need.
Maven