General Accessory Recommendations - FOREDOM CC Series Owner's Manual

General Accessory Recommendations

The wide assortment of Foredom ® accessories makes your flexible shaft power tool very versatile.
Grinding, sanding, carving, engraving, brushing, cutting, buffing and polishing can all be easily
accomplished. Choose the right accessory for your applications from the Foredom Accessory
Catalog. You may purchase accessories from your local dealer, or contact: The Foredom Electric
Company, 16 Stony Hill Road, Bethel, CT 06801, (203)792-8622; or on-line at www.foredom.com.
Always let the speed of the power tool do the work. Avoid forcing the tool or applying too much
pressure. Experience will help you choose the right speed for the work you are doing. It's always a
good idea to practice on a scrap piece of the same material you plan to work on to determine the
best accessories and speeds to use.
Always follow the manufacturer's RPM or speed recommendations when selecting accessories.
Your motor is supplied with a variable speed control so that you can operate it at the most suitable
speed for each job. The motor has a maximum speed rating of 18,000 RPM. Always use an
accessory which has the same or a higher rating than your tool. Using an accessory with a
lesser rating can result in serious injury.
1. Abrasive Points, Wheels, and Discs:
Foredom's unique CeramCut Blue Stones are made from a mixture of special man-made
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ceramic grain and aluminum oxide bonded together. The ceramic grain provides a faster cutting
action and is more durable so that shapes are maintained longer than pure aluminum oxide
stones. They are ideal for use on any hard metal such as steel, stainless steel, and titanium as well
as on wood. Use Silicon Carbide (green color) for low-tensile, brittle or "smeary" types of metals
such as aluminum or brass. They are ideal for use on any hard metal such as steel, stainless steel,
and titanium, as well as wood. Use Aluminum Oxide (red color) for fast cutting on high-tensile,
tough materials such as steel and malleable iron. Also use on glass and porcelain, etc. Aluminum
Oxide (white color) points have an extremely fine grit for producing a fine, high finish on high-
tensile materials including gem stones, stainless steel, and glass. Rubber Bonded Abrasive
Wheels are used for removing rust and for polishing with various grits. For best results, use finer
grits for finishing at high speeds and coarser grits for stock removal at lower speeds.
2. Burs and Cutters:
Vanadium Steel Cutters are suitable for all materials except hardened steel and glass. Use
Carbide Burs on wood, plastic and tough alloys. Carbide is generally referred to as the "hardest
man-made metal". Engraving Burs are used for fine detailed work on metal and other hard
materials. Generally, use medium speeds for stock removal. Higher speeds are required for finish-
ing work and for the smaller points. Typhoon Carbide Burs provide very fast and aggressive
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material removal and are specifically made for use on soft and hard woods and plastics
(do not use Typhoon burs on metal).
3. Sanding Drums, Bands, and Discs:
These accessories are used for removing rust, smoothing rough surfaces and for sanding jobs on
wood, plastic and metal. (Avoid using too much pressure which will cause clogging or a build-up
on the work surface.) For best results, use medium speeds for coarser grits and larger diameters.
Use higher speeds for finishing work or with smaller sizes.
4. Cotton or Felt Bobs and Buffs:
Solid Felt Buffs or Bobs are used in combination with gritty or smooth compounds for a variety of
buffing and polishing operations on plastic, wood, and metal. They vary in shape and come in
three hardnesses — medium, hard, and rock hard. Loosely-stitched Soft Cotton Buffs are used for
delicate work; with precious metal and during polishing operations. Generally, use high speeds for
cutting down and buffing. Medium speeds are used for delicate, precise work and for polishing.
5. Brushes:
Miniature power brushes are generally used on metal surfaces and hard-to-reach areas. They are
ideal for deburring, surface finishing, edge blending, roughening to create a good bonding surface,
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