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anyone using this tool for inlay work, I like the hand piece stew mac sells that would fit my stew mac router base...

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I am a third generaton engraver and I have a couple of antique flexible shafts that were my grandfather's. They are great tools with plenty of torque to get the job done. I elected to go a different route for inlay, but if I were to use the flexible shaft I would hang the motor high, directly above the work for ease of motion.

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IMO, better than using a Dremel-type.
More costly, but worth it.

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I just picked up the Stew Mac handpiece. Haven't tried it yet, but having the Foredom and the Stew Mac base already, it made sense to me.

My intent is to do headstock and fretboard inlay with it.

Anyone use the Foredom w/StewMac base and their circle cutting jig to cut their rosette channels? If so, adequate or better to stick w/Laminate trimmer?
Mark

For inlay it's a great tool. I also use the rosette cutter but would prefer a full sized trimmer and base. I find that the rotary cable gets in the way while cutting the rosette and is heavy compared to the base. I'm thinking a variable speed controller other then the foot peddle may help in reducing the complexity of controlling the rosette cutting process.

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What setup are you using...I am mostly interested in a new setup for inlay work, thought about a Bluescreek setup but don't want to used a compressor...I build in a room that is connected to may garage so a compressor would be a little loud for the room...

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does anyone know whether you can use a flexible shaft for a dremel with the stewmac dremel base? The thing that appeals to me with the foredom is the fact that you are not moving the weight of the dremel unit to make all of your passes, and you don't have the center of gravity at a point 8" or so above your work. I haven't used my base yet (for my dremel) and just thought I'd ask before I end up blowing my dremel up for some reason

The more I check into this the more attractive a die grinder looks setup looks .......

how do you handle the dust extraction?????

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I use a GRS 850 high speed rotary hand piece with a homemade base. It is part of my GraverMax (not required for the hand piece), which is air powered. It only requires 30-35 psi at 1.34 cfm. It's a bit pricey, but I already had it for engraving and the smallest burs that I have for it are .031".

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