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[Ianfs]

Hi. I am a newcomer and have been using a borrowed Dremel. It runs out of puff and I am looking to invest in either a pendant or micro motor. I am fairly familiar with the advantages and disadvantages of each but would appreciate the advice and experience of others. My work at the moment produces rings and pendants. Thanks.

[Nick martin]

Most of us use Foredom pendant motors or micromotors.

I personally have the SR model along with a variery of accessories to go with it such as different handpieces, sander etc.

Advantages are many, not least reliability, power and variable speed controlled by a.foot pedal.

I also have a dremel but I use it more for wood than jewellery tbh.

Cheers,

Nick

[TDA20]

I also have the SR pendant motor but am far from being an expert. I like the foot control and the fact you can change the handpieces - have the quick release H20 and the chuck key version H30 so can use shaft diameters of up to 3mm. I can see why the micromotors might be easier for fine control as the cable looks more flexible than the flex shaft. However, I'm very happy with mine.

Another thing to consider is whether you plan to get a hammer handpiece in the future. I believe the micromotor versions are significantly more expensive but think I read on this forum that you can get engraving tips for them, which you can't do on the flex shaft version. Anyone why actually knows, please feel free to correct me!?

Tess

[CJ57]

I have a foredom micromotor. I find it light to use and you have the choice of using the pedal or the dial on the control box. Cookson now stock them and it’s much cheaper but as Tess said if you want to buy the hammer action handpiece it’s the same price as the original kit. I’m waiting to see if Cookson start to stock that as well.
Peter did mention other micromotors in a post a few days ago

[Ianfs]

I have a foredom micromotor. I find it light to use and you have the choice of using the pedal or the dial on the control box. Cookson now stock them and it’s much cheaper but as Tess said if you want to buy the hammer action handpiece it’s the same price as the original kit. I’m waiting to see if Cookson start to stock that as well.
Peter did mention other micromotors in a post a few days ago

Thank you for all your replies - so quick! It is really difficult knowing which way to turn. The Foredom micromotor is £70 more expensive than the cheapest Foredom SR (Cousins) and doesn't have the stash of mops etc that come in the package. The micromotor would be much more convenient for me until I get a dedicated workspace but the pendant motor seems to have such a well proven track record, as well as the cheaper hammer head. I need to take stock and give some more serious thought.

Thanks again

Ian

[Ankolosova]

I have recently bought korean micromotor Strong (not too popular here but I got my from Russian supplier for dental clinics...) original not fake. working really nicely . totally happy with it and got cheap pilar drill from amazon costed me 50£ and it's a mini one... so can use small drill bits, and it has same shaft as marathon if I need to replace.

[CJ57]

Thank you for all your replies - so quick! It is really difficult knowing which way to turn. The Foredom micromotor is £70 more expensive than the cheapest Foredom SR (Cousins) and doesn't have the stash of mops etc that come in the package. The micromotor would be much more convenient for me until I get a dedicated workspace but the pendant motor seems to have such a well proven track record, as well as the cheaper hammer head. I need to take stock and give some more serious thought.

Thanks again

Ian

Have you looked at Cookson prices compared to Cousin, I haven’t compared but Cookson seemed generally cheaper?