RockingRuralMo
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since July 2022
Posts: 132
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Post by RockingRuralMo on Aug 11, 2022 13:23:55 GMT -5
I started doing lapidary stuff in December with a slant cabber and trim saw. Since then I've bought a used tile saw, cheap drill press, and vibratory tumbler. I've also rebuilt a slab saw and am working on rebuilding a 1950s poly arbor, and a relative just brought me his old 1960s electroforming stuff that I'm working on learning to use.
So clearly I'm a bit equipment crazy. Maybe I don't need any more stuff. BUT, I'm thinking about adding a flex shaft tool to the collection. A foredom is awfully expensive considering what I've already invested this year. Is there anyone out there who can give me feedback on alternatives? I'm not shy about projects, so if there's a DIY option I'm all ears for that too!
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Post by Rockoonz on Aug 11, 2022 17:44:25 GMT -5
You can also set up a small fixed arbor with a chuck to hold carving burrs. If it's not movable it makes it easier to get water where you want it. You can also hold the stone with both hands.
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Post by liveoak on Aug 12, 2022 6:18:45 GMT -5
I purchased this flexshaft from Contenti years ago ( maybe 10 yrs), and it's my flexshaft I use on my bench. It takes standard Foredom hand pieces, if you ever want to add a quick change hand piece. But for $ 80 it comes complete with a fine hand piece.
You can also get a Foredom clamp to hold the hand piece for stationary use. Granted the clamp is pricey - but I recently got one & it's well made & sturdy.
Patty
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