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Hey guys!

I have a very important tip for all you guys and gals out there who are reading this and are currently using a Dremel tool with a flex shaft accessory attachment!

I worked for Dremel for a number of years in the warehouse facility in New Jersey and also as a field demo instructor so I know first hand of what I speak when it comes to Dremel tools and safety first!

NEVER, EVER let the flex shaft kink up on you! A Dremel with a flex shaft should ALWAYS be hung up so that the flex shaft can hang downward and that the inner core can stay lubricated.

The inner core cable should be lubricated every 8 to 10 hours of useage with a flex shaft. NEVER let the shaft over heat! If you have NEVER taken apart your flex shaft attachment to grease it, don't you think you should- like very soon! This special grease can be obtained from Dremel or use a good speedometer grease! If that inner cable on your flex shaft attachment is "BONE DRY" it is in desperate need of grease!!

The inner core of a flex shaft is nothing more than a speedometer cable. When you run your toll a full bore she's spinning at 36,000 RPM.

Never ,EVER have your Dremel tool running with a flex shaft in a prone position. That's the sure fire way to get it kinked. When that inner cable snaps, and believe me when I tell you it WILL SNAP, it can sure as all hell take your head off when ift goes.

I never heard of anyone ever getting injuried in this way ,but I do recall a warehouse demo where we had a dremel laying down to get kinked just to see what would happen. All hell let loose!!

So be careful out there guys. Major tool companies don't write those enclosed phamplets with instructions just so they can be thrown away. They are to be read before using any power tool. It just makes sense!

Thanks for letting me add my 2 cents worth here!

Frank Ryczek, Jr.
Modeler/Friend RON-10 PT-169 " ZEBRA SNAFU " BASE TULAGI



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