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Post by opalpyrexia on Feb 12, 2020 22:14:06 GMT -5
I don't have that specific handpiece model or its replacement, but I have duplex springs on my handpieces and wouldn't be without.
I also have a good bunch of Foredom replacement springs, so if you or anyone else ever needs one, just holler.
Maybe it was the design of that particular handpiece that caused me so many headaches. It's discontinued, so that might be the reason. I'm glad you've found a duplex spring design that works -- can you post the model # since I'd like to have a spring-equipped tool that works as it should.
Here are the handpieces that I use. The #30 has a separate Foredom duplex spring adapter. Evidently Foredom no longer makes it because it isn't on their website, and it's also not on Rio's or Stuller's.
My Faro, an eBay purchase years ago, is Italian with its integral Foredom duplex spring. I replaced the internal spring about 7-8 years ago. Screwing a new spring on takes some effort.
My older Foredom hammer handpiece, also an older eBay purchase, has an integral duplex spring, too.
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gemfeller
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Post by gemfeller on Feb 13, 2020 1:24:21 GMT -5
The spring adapter for the #30 is something I'd like to find. Never seen one before.
I bought the Foredom version of the Faro w/o the spring. Now I wish I'd gotten the Faro. Bad decision based on $$ Wish I'd saved up.
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Post by julieooly on Feb 13, 2020 17:39:43 GMT -5
Mine is the Lortone LU6X combo unit. I really just needed a trim saw and a 6 wheel, can't completely regret it because it opened my world to cabbing. Wish I had known more!
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Post by knave on Feb 13, 2020 17:42:03 GMT -5
Mine is the Lortone LU6X combo unit. I really just needed a trim saw and a 6 wheel, can't completely regret it because it opened my world to cabbing. Wish I had known more! Wish you had gone for the 6 wheel right away?
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julieooly
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Post by julieooly on Feb 13, 2020 17:46:15 GMT -5
Mine is the Lortone LU6X combo unit. I really just needed a trim saw and a 6 wheel, can't completely regret it because it opened my world to cabbing. Wish I had known more! Wish you had gone for the 6 wheel right away? Definitely and an 8" over the 6" and Nova wheels over Galaxy. I never would have done it for the price not knowing what I know now.
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julieooly
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Post by julieooly on Feb 13, 2020 17:47:24 GMT -5
Oops, sorry Tela didn't see where this post was located!
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 13, 2020 18:52:24 GMT -5
Oops, sorry Tela didn't see where this post was located! That's fine.
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Post by 1dave on Feb 16, 2020 14:38:03 GMT -5
Back to 2013 - Anvils RRT still "as is."
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Post by 1dave on Feb 16, 2020 14:42:33 GMT -5
Pat, how well does your paper cutter cut paper now? Ours will continue to be used primarily for paper and I'm concerned that silver sheet might affect blade sharpness or alignment. If yours has any difficulty with paper I'll have to leave ours alone. Buy another! They are cheep for silversmithing tools.
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Post by 1dave on Feb 16, 2020 14:50:33 GMT -5
I regret not having RTH's DIY section when i started. I could have built my own and started cutting and cabbing much sooner. I may have even built a manofglass or jamesp type tumbler, but (SHEEE) have the opinion (tumbling is a waste of good cabbing material). IF I had it to do over I would start with a cheep tile saw ($70-80), Bought some Expando Drums And built a zarguy style unit. forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/post/471230/thread
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Post by entropy on Jun 30, 2020 20:45:49 GMT -5
I regret purchasing manual (hand-operated) pipe-threading dies. Even with a 6 foot extension, you can't get enough force to cut larger pipe threads.
Pipe threading should be cut with a machine - period.
Or avoid threads all together and weld it. . . .
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Post by pauls on Jul 2, 2020 17:48:53 GMT -5
I’ve thought about your question. I have a large studio with a lot of equipment. Even though I don’t use everything everyday, everything serves its purpose to make my job easier but I bought an economy metal sheer an found it to be useless for what I needed. I didn’t need “2” double Lot O’s. I haven’t used one of them ever and my other vibes and tumblers haven’t been used in few years. I have a few specialty pliers I can’t for the life of me remember why I bought 😂 Thank you! I have a rolling mill that was given to me at least 5 years ago and I have never taken it out of the box. I want to, but I want it to keep it factory wrapped in oil paper. I hope it's still good whenever I finally have a place and use for it. I always wondered about a sheer. Some people swear by them. Would you be happier with the tool if it were just a better one?
Take that mill out and set it up you will use it. As you hinted it does need a bit of minimal maintenance, ie keeping the rollers clean and oiled but I guarantee it wont be useless once you have it set up. Oh and don't ever roll anything straight from pickle without washing and drying first.
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EricD
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Post by EricD on Jul 2, 2020 18:37:47 GMT -5
All my tools serve a purpose, even if it wasn't what I bought it to do. Not trying to be better than anyone else, but that's just how it works out. I have none that could make it on a list of something I shouldn't have bought
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Post by Pat on Jul 2, 2020 19:40:28 GMT -5
A friend wears an apron emblazoned with TOOL WHORE on it. Aren't we all! : )
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