yes, i understand. I appreciate that. I will wait and first try a carve. Iam going to put bit in. We are trying now, cant get it in. Will try to find video.
alright, after much discussion and wd40 we have learned how to place the bit in. Just to be sure it wasn't a fluke we practiced. lol now iam going to load pattern and try it out. fingers crossed.
It is carving, says 2 hour to do job. So 1/16 in and changed to mermaid from pattern site. Hope this works, will post picture and keeping eye on flex shaft temp. Thanks
the flex shaft is pretty hot to touch. Should i pause and let cool off?
yes! is the head hot too?
Have you done anything to lubricate the flex yet? The recommended lube is very specific. Using something else will almost always cause the flex to get very warm.
Doug Fletcher
the head is warm, the flex is hot enough i cant keep hand on it. I hit the stop button.The machine only has 30 hr. I was waiting to order oil from LHR. Could not find it on site today. I touch motor and head, nothing but flex appears hot.
Last edited by diverdill; 07-19-2013 at 08:39 PM.
You could fry egg on it. So I guess I need that oil. I will call in a.m. and see if they will ship me some.