Foredom opinions?

This forum is for those who like to repair and restore knives, and for those who would like to learn.
Post Reply
User avatar
muskrat man
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 5667
Joined: Fri Jun 30, 2006 4:04 am
Location: Ohio
Contact:

Foredom opinions?

Post by muskrat man »

I'm looking into (finally) upgrading to a foredom and was looking for opinions of those who have them, I am having a hard time deciding which one I want.

I was looking at this one but am still undecided.
https://www.amazon.com/Foredom-2230-SR- ... 396&sr=8-1

Or this one

https://www.amazon.com/Foredom-M-TX-TXR ... 396&sr=8-9
Custom knives, repair, restoration & embellishment
Certified Hubertus, Taylor, & Schrade repairman past and present
http://www.muskratmanknives.com
https://www.facebook.com/Muskratmanknives
User avatar
orvet
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 19336
Joined: Tue May 16, 2006 6:23 am
Location: Willamette Valley, Oregon

Re: Foredom opinions?

Post by orvet »

Which handpieces down they come with?
Dale
AAPK Administrator

Please visit my AAPK store: www.allaboutpocketknives.com/orvet

Job 13:15

"Buy more ammo!" - Johnnie Fain
“Evil is Powerless If The Good are Unafraid.” – Ronald Reagan
User avatar
muskrat man
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 5667
Joined: Fri Jun 30, 2006 4:04 am
Location: Ohio
Contact:

Re: Foredom opinions?

Post by muskrat man »

#30 adjustable chuck

I'll probably end up getting a #44 as an accessory too so I can use 1/4" shank burrs for my bowl carving

the second one doesn't come with a handpiece

ill probably go with the 2230, I think its a better deal since it comes with a handpiece already. Variable speed isn't a deal breaker for me since I always run my dremels wide open anyway. The low rpms worry me though.
Custom knives, repair, restoration & embellishment
Certified Hubertus, Taylor, & Schrade repairman past and present
http://www.muskratmanknives.com
https://www.facebook.com/Muskratmanknives
User avatar
orvet
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 19336
Joined: Tue May 16, 2006 6:23 am
Location: Willamette Valley, Oregon

Re: Foredom opinions?

Post by orvet »

That should do most every thing you will need. ::tu::
Dale
AAPK Administrator

Please visit my AAPK store: www.allaboutpocketknives.com/orvet

Job 13:15

"Buy more ammo!" - Johnnie Fain
“Evil is Powerless If The Good are Unafraid.” – Ronald Reagan
User avatar
btrwtr
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 5061
Joined: Thu May 24, 2012 11:53 am

Re: Foredom opinions?

Post by btrwtr »

I have an older S series Foredom and have used it extensively for at least 15 years now. I think I bought it from Jantz supply. One purchase I have never regretted. It has the flex shaft, 1/4" chuck and variable speed. I do like the variable speed foot control and wouldn't want to do without it. It's always on in my shop so I just have to step on the gas to make it go.

eBay link for what it's worth.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R4 ... s&_sacat=0
If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.

Wayne

Please visit My AAPK store https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/catalog/btrwtr
User avatar
Bill DeShivs
Posts: 700
Joined: Sun Oct 07, 2012 4:57 am
Contact:

Re: Foredom opinions?

Post by Bill DeShivs »

Muskrat man- Learn to use the low RPMs on both your Dremels and the Foredom.
While wide open may be desirable in some situations, I never run mine wide open.
The whole idea of the Foredom is to have much more torque, at the expense of speed.
I do most of my drilling with a Flex-shaft machine. I even have a couple of older Foredoms with a 3:1 gear reduction for even better control.
Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler

Factory authorized repair for:
Latama
Mauro Mario
LePre
Colonial
KABAR
Hubertus, Grafrath, Ritter
Schrade Cut. Co., Geo Schrade, Pressbutton, Flylock
Falcon/AKC/AGA Campolin
Puma
Burrell Cutlery
User avatar
muskrat man
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 5667
Joined: Fri Jun 30, 2006 4:04 am
Location: Ohio
Contact:

Re: Foredom opinions?

Post by muskrat man »

Bill DeShivs wrote:Muskrat man- Learn to use the low RPMs on both your Dremels and the Foredom.
While wide open may be desirable in some situations, I never run mine wide open.
The whole idea of the Foredom is to have much more torque, at the expense of speed.
I do most of my drilling with a Flex-shaft machine. I even have a couple of older Foredoms with a 3:1 gear reduction for even better control.
I like the higher rpm because they tend to "chatter" less for lack of a better term but can appreciate the higher torque of the foredom since the dremel gets bogged down on larger projects. Besides that the high rpms burn through bits faster because of heat buildup, most notably when removing pin heads and other small metal grinding tasks. I think I'll order the foredom next week and start getting used to it! ::ds::
Custom knives, repair, restoration & embellishment
Certified Hubertus, Taylor, & Schrade repairman past and present
http://www.muskratmanknives.com
https://www.facebook.com/Muskratmanknives
Post Reply

Return to “Knife Repair and Restoration”