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.

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Originally Posted by ignatz

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.

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I love my fordom Lath with it;s ultra quiet ballbering motor. It comes equiped to take many chucks so it will take most Dremel tool bits or there's a flex shaft if you feel you need it. I have "pioneered" using it to sharpen salon sheers and demonstrate it briefly on you tube under scissor sharpening. It;s fun whenever I use the thing. I'm sure there may be aplications for using it to restore straight razzors though I'n new to this-Rod

I generally only like to buy my tools or whatever once. I consider it a waste of good money to buy cheap things.

I have a similar tool made by Dremel. Maybe they don't offer it any longer.

Too bad as it has always been reliable, powerful, quiet and far cheaper than foredom.

The best things about such tools are the vibration and weight of the motor are not in hand, and having a foot pedal for instant control of rpm.

I've often thought about it as well. There are a lot of other options besides 'Foredom' products. Dentist drills are literally the same thing. Rio Grande also makes their own lower priced model. I wish Dremel still made theirs- it was supposedly a very good tool and much better than all the stuff they produce now.

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I've often thought about it as well. There are a lot of other options besides 'Foredom' products. Dentist drills are literally the same thing. Rio Grande also makes their own lower priced model. I wish Dremel still made theirs- it was supposedly a very good tool and much better than all the stuff they produce now.

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Hi Alex,
I've checked out Rio Grande's model and I don't think it's as nice as the Foredom. I like the idea of a 1/3 hp motor vs. 1/8 for the Prodigy. Oh also Prodigy=China, Foredom=Bethel, CT.
Prodigyâ„¢ Flex Shaft System

Good points! I'd still take it over a dremel though! Also, $99 versus what, $200-$300? Might be worth checking out anyway.

Don't forget about Dental specific flex-shafts. It is the same thing and what Foredom was originally used for. Check out this article:

Chapter One An Introduction to the Flex-shaft System