Thread: foredom flex shaft

I've come to the conclusion that the Dremel tool line just dosen't cut it anymore. I have had mine for a couple of years now and it's just worn out. I use it quite a bit not just for razors but a bunh more things that I do. I do use the flex shaft all the time and I'm tired of it being under powered. I have been looking for a lifetime replacement and this is what I found. The Foredom TXH series, I belive that this setup should be versitle enough to last me a lifetime.

**NEW** Foredom TXH440 TXH motor, Industrial Kit - eBay (item 110378259238 end time Apr-22-09 03:39:04 PDT)

Just a thought for anyone wanting to get a Dremel and you are serious about restoration work consider something like what I listed here.

Nice,I've looked at those too.A bit pricey for me,but sounds like you would get enough use to justify it.Real heavy duty tool there.Reminds me of a dentist's drill.

The dremel is for 'hobbyists' and the foredom is a professional tool. Watchmakers and jewelers use them a lot.

I'm still waiting for the right deal to come along as that price is a little high for me also. I had the Dremel for a long time before I really started finding uses for it now that I mounted it in the hanging position with the flex shaft I can't seem to put it down. I woulden't have thought I had so many uses for it. I've been using it for about a year straight and now it's just plain worn out and considering the price I paid for tne thing it makes sense to upgrade espically if I'm only getting around a year out of it.

I might even think about a setup like this one as having the versatility to do other things as well.
Foredom Bench Lathe with buffer, drill press and f/s - eBay (item 250408893831 end time Apr-24-09 08:19:53 PDT)

I have used two cordless Dremels at once, and one no longer charges as it should, so I wind up falling back to my Black and Decker rotary tool before I finish working on a razor. I have been considering something like the Foredom if I can justify the price. The cordless Dremels don't hold up that well for constant use.

Don J.

I have one of the older Foredom models which is a sweetheart to use. In addition, it is a "double-ender", so that the flexible shaft may be attached either to a direct-drive shaft at one end, or to a slower, geared down shaft at the other. Gobs of torque combined with smooth, slow-speed control.

True, the Foredoms are pricey, but you only buy it once, as it will last you for the rest of your lifetime.