TEMO Rotary Tool Hold Hanger Stand Clamp for Dremel Foredom and Other Rotary Tools

Im not sure how to comment, except to say this: My first flexible shaft must have been defective. The tools slipped/terribly. That said, I believed the problem could have been my not following the instructions properly. BUT, the instructions are too simply written and could easily be enhanced with a picture/schematic or 2. I am/was not entirely familiar with what the Dremel parts are called. I decided to request a return/replacement. The newly delivered shaft connects and works perfectly. My project was only delayed by a few days. Im happy with my purchase. Regarding the shaft itself, the tool end is like an engraving tool. Its high quality. You hold it like a pen. I was actually hoping for it to be more flexible so I could route it through the inside of a winding pipe, but the pipe bends too sharply. Thanks to the seller for the working replacement.

4 jobs with this, controlled with my knee. The cord to the wall side is way to short so you need a short extension, it should have been longer on this side and really short on the drill side since you are holding the tool close to you anyway. I had to zip tie the drill trigger to keep it always on, to then I slide it off until the next use. I would recommend if you want a low price. I dont share it with my co- workers so I dont have to blame them if it breaks.

I wanted a cheaper flex shaft than the major brand ones (Dremel and Black & Decker charge significantly more just for their name.) This one does definitely work very well -- Id say more or less equally to those. To me it feels almost exactly as durable and such, so I think it will last just as long more or less. This definitely fits standard rotary tools with no problems. I think maybe it vibrates a bit more and seems to not work as well with some bits made for rotary tools, but some of the bits out there that are officially made for them really are intended for a much bigger device with more mass so the shaking doesnt affect them as much and are just being retrofitted to fit these when they really probably shouldnt. Overall this is a good choice for its price, HOWEVER, there is one key thing that is pretty much minus two stars on its own: their use of a non-standard key for actually changing bits. Normally these things use a little button you hold down while turning the piece at the end to hold the shaft in place. Im sure this way is cheaper and theoretically its more durable (though Ive never had that bit actually break on any of these Ive ever used) but its basically 100% guaranteed that such a key will get lost. Ive had to tape it to the end of the flex shaft. But eventually it will be dropped or Ill forget to put it back on and it will get lost. Its not even a normal standard key. I suppose an allen wrench would still fit, but it would likely be a bit loose and a bit harder to use because of that. It works great, but I really wish they hadnt made that particular design choice. The standard button method has always worked great and would have continued to do so here too.

The very first thing I noticed after opening the package these came in was how flimsy the cut-off wheels are. After carefully screwing one of the wheels onto the bit provided, it broke into three pieces when I was inserting the bit into the collet on my rotary tool. I tried another and, as I do with every bit before I use it, I turned my Dremel on the lowest RPM setting and while pointing it away from me, I watched it spin to be sure it was straight. Next, I gave it a test (I do this with every bit that is new to me) and tried cutting a piece of cardboard and it cut fine without incident. The package says never to use these bits above 34,000 RPM so one ought to keep that in mind when using these bits. Aside from the first wheel breaking, Ive had good luck with the bits and will probably buy them again because, for one, theyre very inexpensive (a fancy carrying case or wooden box to store them in, doesnt come with this set) and I received them only a day after I ordered them. Yay. Dremel bits for Dremel tools are always recommended, but in a pinch, these will do.

The hanger is fine, but the clamp is such cheap plastic you cant tighten it without it bending.

Initially I was disappointed because it worked as a on/off for my Dremel 4000 but I switched it to my Foredom and it worked as a variable speed controller. I only rated it as a 3 for durability and accuracy because I dont know how long or good it is yet. It does work as well as the foot controller I had on my Foredom prior to receiving this one.

Easy to use attached to a rotary tool. Makes wood carving very easy.

As was the case with most purchasers, I bought this to save a few bucks. When I tried to install it on my Dremel, I too noticed there wasnt enough space to tighten the Dremels collet nut onto the flex shaft. As I tried pulling the inner cable to gain some length, of course, it disengaged from the business end of the flex shaft. I assumed I was missing a trick somewhere along the line, but evidently not. With the inner shaft out, naturally its a snap to tighten it into the Dremel...then, realigning it with the shaft end is a bit of a hit & miss hassle. Once I resigned myself to the fact that it was awkward to install, I just decided Welp, it is what it is. Once installed, however, it actually works very well. I havent used it excessively, but so far so good. No regrets. I like the flexibility. It coils small enough to fit into my Dremel case without kinking or binding. Overall, Im glad I saved a few bucks...even if it is kinda sketchy to install. UPDATE: Having owned and used this flex-shaft for about a year & a half now, I can honestly say its a great tool. The Dremel (with shaft) has become almost a permanent fixture on my work bench and I find myself using it for one thing or another several times a week. Usually quick little buffs or sanding, but on occasion, Ive had larger projects and run the rig for up to an hour at a time. The Dremel, nor the flex-shaft, ever falter...they get a little warm after a while, but they just keep on gittin it! Im promoting this tool from 3 stars to 5...it has proven itself worthy. 5/27/17 - One final note. While most after-market rotary tool accessories tout Dremel compatibility, when it comes to flex shafts, not ALL will accept the Dremel keyless chuck. I was given a freebie keyless chuck by someone whos flex-shaft fit their rotary tool at the tool end just fine, but the keyless chuck would NOT thread onto the business (pen/stylus/collett) end of the shaft. The TEMO, however, DOES have the matching threads for the Dremel device on BOTH ends. I was pleased to learn this...yet another plus for the TEMO! (Regarding the Dremel or any other after market keyless chuck...in the reviews for the product(s), many complain the chuck is NOT keyless because they still have to poke the L tool into the side of the pen to stop the shaft rotation when using the chuck...as do I with the TEMO. The chuck only becomes truly keyless when used with the Dremel flex shaft, as their shaft (and maybe one or two others), has a stop button on the pen same as on the rotary tool itself. THEN the L tool is no longer needed and the chuck is indeed...KEYLESS! There is another funny misconception about the keyless chuck that baffles a lot of people too, but thats for another conversation. Hope this helps when choosing a flex shaft. Still lovin my TEMO!

Its very loud even after lubing it up , doesnt feel very secure and makes me feel like it might damage my tool . Not smooth feeling at all , lots of vibrations and shaky . Not gonna use to be honest. Probably try the Dremel one next.

Do not use with Dremel cutting attachments, torque and resistance were so great that the cable inside snapped on first use.