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Review on Foredom K 5240 K 5240 Woodcarving by Gelin Battle

Revainrating 5 out of 5

It helps make woodworking fun.

I work with inlays from time to time and use many different approaches from knives and hand chisels to a Dremel at the base of a router. Feeling the need to improve the process and try power carving, I picked up a used CC Foredom model which, when combined with the right bit and cutter base, performed better than the Dremel but still took some punch performance was lacking. Department. I tried an outdated Model S, which turned out to be a cheap knockoff; not a true American Foredom. That was disappointing at best. Not wanting to bid or get another fake I bought this Foredom SR motor kit. When it arrived I checked the shaft for grease, popped it into the base of the Stew Mac router, and got to work. This SR has more power and top speed than other engines combined. It does its job with ease and is a real pleasure. Later I put on the 44T bit that came with the kit and one of the carving bits. It worked reliably and didn't stall no matter what I tried. This kit will last a long time and I like it. I only wish I had bought this one first and not everyone else. That would save a lot of time, money and nerves.

Pros
  • Best in Niche
Cons
  • I'll add later