RockIt2Me
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Sometimes I have to tell myself, "It's not worth the jail time."
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Post by RockIt2Me on Sept 16, 2012 9:17:07 GMT -5
Although cost is not an obstacle, I don't want to purchase something I don't need.
That being said I don't know which Foredom to buy.
The SR series is probably sufficient with a 1/6hp motor.
The TX series has a 1/3hp 'whammer jammer' permanent magnet motor.
I primarily am working in copper, brass and silver.
I don't carve, but it's on my to-do list.
Suggestions are appreciated.
Nancie
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Post by jakesrocks on Sept 16, 2012 9:47:05 GMT -5
Nancie, the SR series should be more than enough for your needs. The TX series would be more of an industrial tool.
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RockIt2Me
has rocks in the head
Sometimes I have to tell myself, "It's not worth the jail time."
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Post by RockIt2Me on Sept 16, 2012 13:08:14 GMT -5
Thanks Don...that's what I was thinking.
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unclestu
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Post by unclestu on Sept 16, 2012 17:44:25 GMT -5
I am in the process of having to make the same choice. I think the TX also does not have reverse and it has a lot more torque.
Stu
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Post by rockds on Sept 17, 2012 23:09:37 GMT -5
It really depends on what you need. I started using the a knock off brand and it worked fine for years with silver and gold work. When I got into carving rock, I stepped up to the TXH440 Industrial and holy cow what a difference. If you are going to start with a Foredom and your going to lay out $200+ you may really consider bumping it up another $100 to handle what you want later on. In the long run you will either burn out the motor doing carving with the lesser one or end up dropping another $300 for the one that can handle the carving.
My two pennies
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Post by johnjsgems on Sept 18, 2012 8:02:30 GMT -5
I no longer sell Foredom but was told by them the 1/6 hp SR would serve most people very well. The TX was advisable for sculptors using larger tools. The 1/6 hp would have much more power and torque than any Dremel and last a very long time. The SR list went up over $300 last year but of course you can find them for less.
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Post by FrogAndBearCreations on Sept 18, 2012 8:45:45 GMT -5
I have the TX and its a work horse!
it was my sole piece of equipment for cabbing/carving for many years and is still going strong
it does not have a reverse but I have never needed it so that part did not matter to me
I had been running the little diamond pacific bigfoot hard wheels mounted on 1" rubber drums with it and it had the power to do it plus!
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Post by johnjsgems on Sept 18, 2012 9:34:19 GMT -5
Whatever model you choose opt for the #30 hand piece. It fits their drill press and hand piece holders, etc. Also takes any size bits from zero to about 1/4".
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