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Hello all, I've had a foredom flex shaft for about 2 years. It's just stopped working.
I tried the drill plugged straight into the mains and that works fine. So it seems my pedal is broken.
I've googled spare parts and can't see anything. Does anyone know whether they are worth repairing?
Can I use a sewing machine pedal instead?
Many thanks
I wouldn’t think so but have no idea. I would phone Foredom, I believe it’s easy to get parts
HiQuote:
Originally Posted by Scarlet
If you bought it from Cooksongold within the last two years, it might be covered by the ‘exclusive 2 years guarantee’ they offer.
Ian
Check Foredom I just replaced the circuit board in mine $48 US
Try using a sewing machine foot pedal seems to be the same as the original?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Elect...AAAOSwwFld2Cgc
You can buy the switches in them thats possibly whats gone well thats what went in one of mine anyway
https://www.foredom.net/product-cate...control-parts/
I wouldn't do that, as it might invalidate the guarantee. Far better to contact Foredom and see what they can suggest. They have always been helpful when I've contacted them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ollie B
Go to Foredom Warranty Repairs and use the chat facility. hopefully they will advise you. Dennis
https://www.foredom.net/warranty-repairs/
Alternatively contact Milnes Bros, who are able to repair all manner of flex shafts https://milnesbros.com/ Dennis.
Thank you all. I didn't try the sewing machine pedal - I was worried it would make the problem worse - but I had a day off yesterday and I really wanted to use it!! ��
I am just slightly over two years so I have no warranty. Thanks for all the links, it looks like people change pedals occasionally- I maybe just unlucky that it's so soon . I'm going to contact foredom to see if it is worth repairing before replacing.
Thanks all for the help.
Wow. Thank you Wallace. I've just ordered the trigger switch. Apaparently that's usually the issue so well worth giving that a go first.
No worries. Hope the trigger switch solves it for you. Just as a note, Foredom have excellent aftercare, even with recently expired warranties, always worth checking in with them for advice.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scarlet
Just a little update - just to say my husband swapped out the trigger switch and it now works! So thankful, many thanks for the help.
Well done Scarlet. Well Done Wallace. Dennis