ManiacalMark Pinnacle OPE Member GoldMember Local time 11:25 PM User ID 8282 Joined Jan 2, 2019 Messages 966 Reaction score 2,232 Location PA Jan 6, 2019 #1 Anyone have the problem of the handpiece walking off the shaft constanly? Just got a new shaft and sheath and it still does it.
Anyone have the problem of the handpiece walking off the shaft constanly? Just got a new shaft and sheath and it still does it.
srcarr52 Shop rat, backyard slice cutter. GoldMember Local time 11:25 PM User ID 522 Joined Jan 12, 2016 Messages 3,943 Reaction score 26,000 Location Iowa City Jan 6, 2019 #2 The ball and latch spring on the handpiece should keep it on the sheath. Do you have a picture of the handpiece?
The ball and latch spring on the handpiece should keep it on the sheath. Do you have a picture of the handpiece?
ManiacalMark Pinnacle OPE Member GoldMember Local time 11:25 PM User ID 8282 Joined Jan 2, 2019 Messages 966 Reaction score 2,232 Location PA Jan 6, 2019 #3 It's just the regular foredom handpiece with changeable collets. The weird thing is I can move the flexshaft back and forth inside the sheath.
It's just the regular foredom handpiece with changeable collets. The weird thing is I can move the flexshaft back and forth inside the sheath.
huskihl Muh fingers look really big GoldMember Local time 11:25 PM User ID 360 Joined Dec 31, 2015 Messages 22,535 Reaction score 143,435 Location East Jordan, MI Jan 6, 2019 #4 ManiacalMark said: It's just the regular foredom handpiece with changeable collets. The weird thing is I can move the flexshaft back and forth inside the sheath. Click to expand... The set screw on the cable where it fastens to the motor shaft may be loose
ManiacalMark said: It's just the regular foredom handpiece with changeable collets. The weird thing is I can move the flexshaft back and forth inside the sheath. Click to expand... The set screw on the cable where it fastens to the motor shaft may be loose
ManiacalMark Pinnacle OPE Member GoldMember Local time 11:25 PM User ID 8282 Joined Jan 2, 2019 Messages 966 Reaction score 2,232 Location PA Jan 6, 2019 #5 The set screw is tight and about 1/16" from the bottom of the threads off the motor.
srcarr52 Shop rat, backyard slice cutter. GoldMember Local time 11:25 PM User ID 522 Joined Jan 12, 2016 Messages 3,943 Reaction score 26,000 Location Iowa City Jan 6, 2019 #6 You may need to adjust the sheath on the motor so you have the proper stick out of the drive key.
ManiacalMark Pinnacle OPE Member GoldMember Local time 11:25 PM User ID 8282 Joined Jan 2, 2019 Messages 966 Reaction score 2,232 Location PA Jan 6, 2019 #7 Wow, I can't believe I didn't think of that, I'll try that!
srcarr52 Shop rat, backyard slice cutter. GoldMember Local time 11:25 PM User ID 522 Joined Jan 12, 2016 Messages 3,943 Reaction score 26,000 Location Iowa City Jan 7, 2019 #8 ManiacalMark said: Wow, I can't believe I didn't think of that, I'll try that! Click to expand... The proper stick out and how to adjust is in the instruction manual that comes with the foredom. I think it's 3/4".
ManiacalMark said: Wow, I can't believe I didn't think of that, I'll try that! Click to expand... The proper stick out and how to adjust is in the instruction manual that comes with the foredom. I think it's 3/4".
ManiacalMark Pinnacle OPE Member GoldMember Local time 11:25 PM User ID 8282 Joined Jan 2, 2019 Messages 966 Reaction score 2,232 Location PA Jan 7, 2019 #9 I bought my foredom 11 years ago, if I find the manual I'll chit!
ManiacalMark Pinnacle OPE Member GoldMember Local time 11:25 PM User ID 8282 Joined Jan 2, 2019 Messages 966 Reaction score 2,232 Location PA Jan 7, 2019 #10 That seemed to do the trick, thanks man!