Vevor (Fordom?) Flex Shaft Tool and Review

I've always wanted a nice flex shaft tool but didn't want to pay those prices. You'll be surprised what I found on the users manual.
You can get yourself one of these beauties at Amazon.
www.amazon.com...
This is NOT a paid review. Although if Vevor would like to pass a couple bucks my way I wouldn't complain.

[@crazyivan0v]

Just found the review. An eBay seller currently has this for $50. I’m in an industry where what you pay is what you get. And in some instances this is true. I think it’s fair to say at the least that one would need buy 16 to pay as much for a Foredom. If each lasted only a year, a person would still pay less. Aside from this I have a habit of looking for the best deal on good, dependable equipment. And in the past 10 years I’ve come to find that many of these items are made in China and then badged with a quality name by the reputable company. Some differences might be in materials dictated by the US company. And then you have productions from the same company that are blems: cast quality might be off. A coating might be off color, etc. I work for the commercial division of a famous French company and blem tires are often sold at a very low cost. So not all price points are a mark of poor quality. It’s just company quality on visuals doesn’t meet a standard. My advice for making such decisions are no longer novel. Use of an AI app can lead to making sound judgement on a purchase when it comes to true quality at a fair price. It’s a tool I use when comparative shopping in every aspect of my life. Good luck and hope the tip helps.

[@felixf5211]

I have the Vevor. I also had a Foredom SR and currently use a Foredom TX, among other flexshafts. The Vevor and the Foredom SR are not identical, even though they look and perform very similarly. Numerous differences from the brushes down to the owner's manual. The Chinese simply copied an older Foredom manual. The current manual looks nothing like it. The shafts are different, the handpieces are (mostly) not interchangeable for this reason. Don't get me wrong; the Vevor is an excellent machine, just replace the pedal with a Foredom - a night and day difference in control. Foredom offers two pedals - plastic and metal. The plastic pedal is constructed similarly to the Chinese pedal, just works a lot better. The metal pedal is much more substantial and more gratifying to use. In some ways, easier to control. Good luck.

[@blazemarshall6324]

Sorry to be so off topic but does any of you know a trick to get back into an instagram account?? I stupidly lost my login password. I would appreciate any tips you can give me!

[@blakematthew6880]

@Blaze Marshall instablaster =)

[@blazemarshall6324]

@Blake Matthew Thanks for your reply. I got to the site thru google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff now. Takes quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@blazemarshall6324]

@Blake Matthew It did the trick and I actually got access to my account again. Im so happy! Thank you so much you saved my ass !

[@blakematthew6880]

@Blaze Marshall Happy to help :)

[@shedmanx3640]

I have had mine for about 3 years. I heard about the foot pedal problems. I must say I never experienced any problems at all. Mine runs from stationary evenly up to full power. I have more trouble holding the pedal down due to a muscle disease than the pedal not working correctly. I honestly can say I am impressed with the whole unit.

[@3DWoodWorks]

i just picked up a older foredom flexshaft rotory head unit with only the shaft from a estate sale sor $35 and had to buy a control petel and chuck key from anazon for another $45. i love it. these are great units. i do some wood carving and jewelry making. i want to get the hammer chisle tip for mine.

[@matthewanderson2464]

This looks exactly like my Foredom, however it sounds very different. The real thing is quieter and smoother, and likely more powerful. The pedal looks the same as the standard Foredom pedal, but it seems to have issues. My pedal is very easy to control, from slow speeds all the way to full throttle. And that's just the standard plastic one. Foredom has a metal one as well. Mine came with the quick change hand piece. I have the hand piece like the one you show as well, although I can't remember if that was included or if I bought it separately. I use both often. This looks like a pretty good deal for what I've seen these go for. It will work for it's intended purpose. If you're going to use it every day, and make money with it like I do, invest in the real thing. It will probably save you money when you don't have to replace it after a year. For a hobbyist though, this looks way better than a Dremel for most things, and it's probably close in price to the most expensive Dremel.

[@ddistrbd1]

I would check the flex cable to see if it was shipped with or without lubricant, mine was totally dry so I put a bead of white lithium grease on it, without this lubricant you will have a premature breakage, best of luck.

[@69novaguy91]

I agree lubricate the shaft as per Foredom maintenance videos ... Sounds like it could use some greasing in your video ... Do that and you will be all set . You can also try adjusting the pedal by playing with that bolt in the hole in bottom of pedal .... But yah they are cheap for sure !!!

[@karlgustav5490]

i have the vevor 780W, the pedal is the same but mine works well and very progressive.

[@citer5574]

can the handle be changed out? how is it for precision work?

[@robertmerriweather9537]

Got foredom sr chuck fell out of it first touch to the wood damn I was looking forward to using it

[@shedmanx3640]

Common problem with them. I have had mine for about 3 years. The chuck came out once while I was wood carving. Due to the centrifugal force, the chuck ran along the bench and out the door of my workshop. I chased it down, replaced it and whacked it hard once I replaced it. It has never come apart since. Great unit. I’m extremely impressed with it.

[@robertmerriweather9537]

@@shedmanx3640 whacked it hard? You mean the chuck in the handpiece I've used little force for into less than a minute it comes out all I know is screw the chuck while I'm still waiting for my replacement I'm a patient man more so when it's 100 degrees and humidity at 88 Arkansas for you and mosquitoes thick from rice fields

[@robertmerriweather9537]

@@shedmanx3640 I received two handpieces along with a package of wood bits both are doing great! Patience paid off I gave both a good whack before using thanks for the advice

[@robertmerriweather9537]

@@shedmanx3640 they gave me two flex shaft two handpieces and a dozen bits for my troubles before I used them they each gotta good solid whack they are working damn good thanks for the advice man in the shed

[@rangerhawk]

I'm on the fence on buying one of these, or a real Foredom. I find it hard to believe it is just a rebranded Foredom as they are manufactured in Connecticut. At this price point I have no doubt these are made in China. The fact they have a manual with the Foredom name on it really annoys me. I want to save money, but have no wish to reward such blatant IP and brand name theft. I will most likely pay the extra to be sure I am getting the reliability I want.

[@mariodiaz4694]

Get real foredom and you won’t be sorry ,metal foot pedal a must than plastic ,Dremel burrs are also good they even have some made in Germany

[@Frogmobile52]

They are fake Foredom made in China. Quality prob as good as needed for a intermittent use. If you are a pro woriking your machine 8h a day better buy a real Foredom, just common sense. I am about to buy the cheap chinese one, should suit my needs

[@M70ACARRY]

The Vevor clone is better quality amongst the various offerings.

[@garypostell5268]

So does it take 1/8 bits and 1/4 ?

[@bcobb1343]

My vevor even has the Foredom on the back

[@JC-zh1xy]

Omg do something with that styrofoam. Driving me nuts!

[@karlgustav5490]

lol , same! i switched the sound off, i was going crazy.😂

[@malikhussnain6709]

Lol. Exactly 🤣. at some point I thought about switching it off

[@glennr9913]

Will smaller, more precision type, handpieces fit this machine? The big 1/4" collet type isn't appropriate for detail work.

[@metal75801]

Do you know if the foredom tabletop base (without speed controller) will fit the vevor?

[@bazemk5111979]

how is the Vevor holding up, still running?

[@RonBateman-vl2wz]

I use a separate variable speed control.

[@ramblinrobs47]

How has it held up for a year? I noticed some others were sold with extra brushes for the motor.

[@ddsworkshop4371]

It's held up pretty well, I do think I need to get new brushes though. It's started making a funky noise going forward. Still sounds ok in reverse though.

[@pedrovanius2025]

Devem ser os rolamentos !! 🤔

[@clivemilner]

This is an excellent tool. Ok it's a knock off. Make some good bucks with it. Then upgrade 👌

[@mrmidnight32]

I got this same kit. It says it’s rated to 20,000rpm but I don’t think so with the sound of the bit. Do you think these get up to 20k?

[@ddsworkshop4371]

Mine says 18,000rpm and it does get pretty fast but I don't have any way of measuring it. I do think that's accurate at high speed though. I rarely run it full out, but I do think it can get that high.

[@grassyknoll4702]

can you put a 1/4 inch bit in that handpiece? or do you need to buy a different handpiece?

[@clivemilner]

Gassy Nel, it does take quarter inch with ease. Kutzall make excellent burrs. Extreme/Medium/ fine. Look after them and they will give you great service 😊

[@m2rookie]

I know its not really the intended use for one of these but do you think I could use it to port an engine? I don't really care if it destroys the longevity of the tool, I only need it for a single use, I just want to know if its strong enough for aluminium and cast iron

[@ddsworkshop4371]

I think it would work ok. I don't know that it would be particularly fast, but I think it would do ok.

[@clivemilner]

You could use a air compressor and dye grinder. Much more powerful.

[@Rood67]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3SnaqOVl7N4j68 This guy does port work, and uses a Vevor

[@mojo7034]

any update on hows your vevor foredom now?

[@ddsworkshop4371]

It's fantastic! The pedal that came with it was very difficult to work with, so I built a tabletop speed controller for it. Now it's just fantastic. Couldn't be happier!

[@gloriouspopemantom373]

@@ddsworkshop4371 Good news, mine is on the way, was it a simple potentiometer or more complex to make a controller box?

[@ddsworkshop4371]

The controller box was actually super simple. I just got a rotary fan dimmer switch. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6TNeZKnibh0n5Y

[@gloriouspopemantom373]

@@ddsworkshop4371 Thats perfect, thanks so much, saves me a bunch of time opening it up and thinking.

[@garypostell5268]

Sure hope it works good so let’s see!🙏

[@petrokemikal]

I would buy a potentiometer and just wire the leads from the one inside the pedal into a new box with the new potentiometer, then throw away the foot pedal.. Simple desk mounted control of speed that will remain constant.. Foot pedals are garbage and even the good ones still leave a lot to be desired in terms of regulating speed..

[@RonBateman-vl2wz]

The foredom pedals are not much better in my opinion and I have been using foredom for close to 40 years.

[@MrDent495]

Hi, thinking about buying one of these, does it take 1/4” bits or just 1/8”? Thanks

[@ddsworkshop4371]

The hand piece I got does open up to a 1/4".

[@clivemilner]

The 1/4 inch chuck let's you use a wide range of bits. I use Dremel when I can. For heavy jobs Foredom is the waybto go.

[@allanthompson9695]

Very useful video. Thanks. I like your approach, Sub'd.

[@josephbrauer2573]

sorry but that is not a true Foredom , it's a knock off . there SR series does not come with a red label . only comes in blue.

[@alfindigo]

Genuine Foredom 110v come with blue labels , 220/230v come with red labels. But this isn’t a genuine Foredom. It’s a Chinese knockoff. Foredom will confirm they don’t rebrand their tools to be sold cheaper.

[@richardjackson8946]

Blue in USA (110 volts). Red (Europe etc) 240 volts

[@jeremypreston5009]

I mean is that even a relevant question though? Seems to me the only question work asking is how it performs. It's like a third the price of the foredom, so as long as it performs better than a third as well seems like you get your money's worth. And the reports I seem to be hearing is the performance is very close so sounds Like it's twice the value of the foredom dollar for dollar

[@W3BL4Z3D4NK]

Ah you think darkness is your ally? You merely adopted the dark. I was born in it, molded by it. I didn't see the light until I was already a man, by then it was nothing to me but blinding!

[@RonBateman-vl2wz]

Chuck key fits poorly.

[@Haida_Art_Jordon_S]

Quit squeaking the damn styrofoam 😖

[@stevenbarnett2169]

I just bought one of these from Vevor annd it is a total piece of junk. Now I'm having problems sending it back.DO NOT BUY... CHINESE JUNK.

[@olegpetelevitch4443]

Only rich men buy cheap tools !

[@christopherfothergil]

Well i am not rich so I purchased one for wood carving. As I am retired i use it must days for either carving wood or glass etching. I have used it for just over two years and only had to buy a new cable for inside the flex shaft. Runs perfectly at all speeds. I use it so much I sold my dremel to a neighbour.

[@Captain_MonsterFart]

It really bugs me that Amazon sells knock offs.

[@dalesuggs3658]

Yes the only thing amazon is interested in is making money regardless the quality. These red label foredoms are a knock-off from china. You get what you pay for 😮 SUPPORT USA products. I receive a disability check (very small) but I will pay more to SUPPORT AMERICA MADE PRODUCTS

[@petrokemikal]

Then dont shop there supporting it..