Foredom 44T Handpiece Foredom Flexible Shaft Grinders - H.44T

My first experience with Foredom flex-shaft units was around 1978 when I began my career in Tool & Die. In the decades since every shop Ive worked in used them. Just recently I found a Chinese Foredom SR unit for dirt cheap- https://www.amazon.com/VEVOR-Hanging-Flexshaft-Polishing-Jewelry/dp/B07HYMCQGM/ref=cm_cr_srp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 The only problem is the #30 3-jaw chuck handpiece that usually comes with Foredoms. Its good for little odd-sized drill bits, and maybe some felt bobs for light polishing, but I wouldnt use it for anything serious. Basically all drill chucks arent very good for a lot of sideways force. If you chuck up a 1/4 carbide burr on a 1/8 shank and start hogging away at different metals youll see what I mean right away. The shank slowly slides out, distorting the jaws and eventually ruining the tiny chuck. THATS when the 44T really shines. 3/32, 1/8, AND 1/4 shanks lock in really tight and wont slide back out under extreme usage. Plus, theyll still run true 20 years down the road. In my opinion the Foredom 44T is the ultimate companion handpiece for any flex-shaft machine that will accept it. DISCLAIMER: My opinion here is after paying full price. Discounts, trinkets, and freebies wont ever sway my commitment to the truth.

I purchased this to replace an original 44B handpiece. The collet wrench is more stout than the original which was needed. So far, the handpiece operates very smoothly with minimal vibration.

It performed perfectly.

The collets, chain, tool wrench and quick connect collar came already rusted. The plastic storage container had an unknown sticky substance on it. In the image here, I tried to clean the collets up as best as I could. Most likely will just replace these since they are so rusted.

This sturdy little work horse has been put through hell and back. Its cut and carved hundreds of hours and Ive yet to have a single problem with it. Burned up through an entire tx serries motor and its still as good as new.

Good Quality

I got this handpiece to be able to use 1/4 shafted accessories, and it hasnt disappointed.

Foredom is the best rotary tool I use. This handpiece is a joy to use!

Very comfortable handle.

great tools & fun to work with.