Questions on a Fordom

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Andrew Holley

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I bought a used Fordom awhile ago and have now started making decoys, but I am having trouble with it.

I thought it was a direct drive system, but when I take an aggresive cut, I can stop the bit, but the motor is still spinning. Any ideas? Where can I got to get parts?

Thanks Andrew
 
Andrew, Call Willy at the Duck Blind, 800-852-7352 he should be able to help you and get you to the parts needed, if they are.

Good Luck and GET CARVIN'

Best, Duane G.
 
mine did that.. it was a bad shaft. the lil nub that holds the collet was worn down. you should be able to find a shaft at warren cutlery. might want to get some new collets while you are at it.. all of that together should be less than $20

Jeff
 
Buy an extra shaft, real easy to replace. I had my fordom for about 3 days and the bit wraped around my loose shirt, bad move, and snapped the shaft. Next day I bought 2 shafts and a carving apron- I still have the extra shaft, in case of an emergency.
 
Andrew,

I am not a carver but i use one everyday, i am Tool and Die maker and i use it alot for cutting small pieces as well as deburring metal parts , the best advice is Lube the shaft , and DO Not bend the flexible shaft to to tight of a radius , this will burn the inner drivesaft and cause failure . It sounds like your key is gone in the hand piece or at the motor end . Good luck with the dekes and post some pics for us to look at .


Dave M
 
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