I have a foredom tool I can fix up for $80 since it needs a new handpiece and shaft. Is that a better option that buying this unit?
1979439
The rebuilt flexshaft I bought has worked just fine and I have been happy with it.
1979440
Yes....in my opinion I would fix up the foredom...but I do like this Flex Shaft for the money...there are only two things I have a problem with or that I don't like, one is the hand piece, some day I want to get the quick change Foredom hand piece for this unit, (I heard it works with any foredom hand piece) and number two, I wish it had an on/off switch...I have to unplug it if I want to make sure it wont turn on by accident when I am changing the bit, (although it never has if I don't unplug it when changing a bit)....other then that this is a great Flex Shaft for the money.
1979441
I would think it would be better to fix the foredom for $80. I would assume that the foredom has way more power then this shaft? I hope this helps! Good day!
1979442
I would fix the foredom. This unit is satisfactory but not as good as the foredom, it seems to lack the power.
143911
It's not super high quality, but if you're looking to turn some rough spindles, it should be fine. Definitely order spare parts like tool rest, etc., from Harbor Freight, they carry the same model. I don't know anything about ship building, but I hope this helps.
26920
Tabitha,Like Hawkeye said, if the whole piece is cheap enough, I would go with the whole piece. You're really wasting your time and money (travel time) trying to find a replacement part like this. Save your time and energy and go with a new one!
1162370
Not on this particular model. I would suggest, however, if you need a drill with a side handle fordaily use, a Millwaukee hammer drill would be a wiser choice-and cheaper in the long run!
2001806
Yes it's for 1/4" half-moon shaft.Not that it matters but it's cheap.when I got it, it was $10 now it's $3 + s/hAnd it's hard to find at local stores
1792803
If you are able to get the pilot to drill the center of the shaft, likely. It will be a difficult extraction. If what is left of the shaft is not a flat surface, I would use a drill press to set a center point to drill the pilot with the grabit. Regardless of all this, every handyman needs this tool in their arsenal, save much time and headache
1311424
You don't need one. Just use the prop shafts. They make a perfect removal tool. Just put it in through one bushing and work it around until it comes loose. Just be careful not to bend the shaft if it's the only set you have. Also, don't waste your money on Parrots p.o.s toolkit. Just get yourself a small precision screwdriver set and a pair of tweezers. You could get all that half the price of the toolkit (which only has one torx T6 screwdriver, small phillips, and circlip tool) and get way mote useful tools.
109803
One idea: Sell the lathe, and with the extra money you were going to spend on the extension, just get a lathe with longer bed like the Nova. The you add much more ability to get into bowls. My 1/2 hp motor gets very hot when I try to turn a bowl, especially in dry wood. And it's lighter weight makes it much more succeptible to shaking when turning anything not perfectly round - such as live edge work.
1503756
The key components you would replace, namely the blades, motors, and the entire "arm assembly" (which I generally replace) are interchangeable. I have one of each, and have maintained them each from one stash of parts.
960765
Yes, to my recollection. Thing is getting it started. Just replaced mine, with broken transmission, with a Stihl at same cost. Starts easily, and can be purchased locally where it can be supported and serviced. Much stronger frame too - a real tool.
79865
I don't think so... contact Hitachi or ask others who have bought it. I am not that experienced with these tools.
1621872
If you're asking if you need a tool to remove the old one, then the answer is "yes!" If there's an Auto Zone near you, you can pay for it as a loaner, and return it when done for a refund. The cost to my hubs was $25.00, which he got back when he returned the tool.
658474
the only place I found the shaft was at the Dealer and it cost more then this whole piece. This piece is pretty easy to replace!
990394
Go to brand name of the drill and see if they have a website for replacements
114416
My experience with attachments for any tool, they almost never connect 100% correctly or not at all. My advice, spend the money and take the time to purchase the attachment designed for the tool. In the long run you will get longer life and spend less money. Cheers
122372
Bigger is always better if you have the power to drive it and a head assembly that is sturdy enough. I have a Craftsman "Medium Duty" unit and it took some slight modification to get a 9" blade to fit. After a few days use it became necessary to switch to larger attachment screws to keep the head stationary on the shaft. These blades are ten times better than the POS that came with the unit from Sears.
2190178
The hand tool that is included has an incorporated keyed chuck. There are other quick exchange hand tools compatible with this shaft and motor however.