[Woodcarver] Foredom Noise = Heat build up?

[Koontz Inc.]

Have used a Foredom for years.  Have run it nonstop for hours at a time and never had any overheat problem.

Dennis
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  I have a related question - I have a knock off version of the foredom - mine heats up rather quickly - I've asked other local foredom users about the heat problem but they are mostly jewelers - their response is that they don't use theirs that long. Is this normal or the get what you pay for factor?
  Regards
  Dean
  Otter Creek Carving


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You might have damaged a bearing or messed up the bearing alignment.

  Steve




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    I need some insight from some experienced power carvers.  I have a Model H Foredom.  It fell on the floor and hit hard enough to actually crack the case where the vent holes are in the top.  Since this happened, it still seems to run just fine, but it makes a different noise than before.  The noise comes from the motor housing, not the cable or handpiece.  It is kind of a high pitched whine or squealing.  It isn't unbearable but it is annoying.  There isn't any evidence of sparking or heat buildup.  I am tempted to take it apart to see if I can find what the problem is, but I want to feel somewhat assured that I won't be opening a can of worms and find that I can't get it back together again.

    So if anyone has had any experience with a similar situation I would appreciate any help.  The machine, of course, is no longer under warranty, so I am trying to see what I can do on my own.  

    Thanks

    Jim Williams





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