RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] dremel alternatives

I have used a Foredom flex shaft and it seems to work quite well. Foredom
has a number of models and seem to be a little beefier than what Dremel is
offering particularly if you choose the heavy duty hand piece for the larger
motor.

Tim
[Denver, CO]

> Good afternoon everyone,
>
> Re:Dremel alternatives:
>
> If the bearing on the actual Dremel tool is not up to
> the job, how about Dremel's flexible shaft? One could
> perhaps fabricate a jig to hold the tip of the
> flexible shaft. Perhaps the bearing of the flexible
> shaft is better? With the shaft tip connected to the
> z-axis of a gantry aka super-tech or techno-isel, etc.
> the other end of the shaft connected to the Dremel
> proper dangling above the gantry. Would this be an
> improvement compared with using the Dremel tool
> direct?
>
> Peter
>
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