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Cutting Cathy · 05-09-2012, 02:56 AM

I've been looking at buying the dremel flex shaft Dremel flex shaft but I wondered if I needed anything else? In the listing on Amazon they show buying it with the multipro keyless chuck. Is this something I would need in order to use it??? I could see this as a real help with sanding small hard to reach spots. Any thoughts on this??? Thanks so much!!!

ubgoofy2003 · 05-09-2012, 03:13 AM

Cathy, I am not familiar with the Dremel flex shaft, but, I have a Dremel "Stylus" rotary tool. It is a pistol grip rotary tool with variable speeds. That's what I use for small sanding or grinding. I do have a flex shaft on my Roto-zip, rotary tool, but, that is very high speed, and it has a wrench to tighten each bit that is used. You would not want to use it on very small items. I'm sure someone has one & will give you some good advice on that item. Good Luck

rippersmom · 05-09-2012, 05:31 AM

Cathy,

I LOVE the Flex Shaft!!! The Keyless chuck makes it easy to change the sanding drums or whatever you need. You won't regret buying the flex shaft and will wonder why you didn't get one before now!

Nancy in AZ

Rolf · 05-09-2012, 11:56 AM

I also have the Dremel 400 hanging from the rafters with a flex shaft and keyless chuck.
I have mine connected to a foot switch to keep my hands free. The keyless chucks eliminates the collets when you go to different shank size bits.
I call it my poorboy Fordham.

Jan · 05-09-2012, 12:44 PM

I'm always amazed at how many use the Dremel tool and flex shaft. I've never been able to wrestle the durned thing into submission. Both are collecting dust. I guess I'll have to do more practicing with them. I've sure created a pile of designer firewood trying.

Jan

Rolf · 05-09-2012, 01:11 PM

Jan it takes a gentle touch.

CJoZ · 05-09-2012, 02:03 PM

I have a flex shaft also, and have used it extensively. It is wearing out though, the wire inside that does the actual spinning shifts in the wire and disenguages from the dremel. Probably just need to work on it some.

Wood Dog · 05-09-2012, 02:15 PM

You don't shall we say NEED the keyless chuck but boy is it sweeeeet to have. Go for it Cathy.

rippersmom · 05-09-2012, 04:39 PM

Oh, by the way, I forgot to add that I, too, have my Dremel connected to a foot switch. It's ready to go all the time, just have to pick up the flex shaft and step on the pedal.

Nancy in AZ

Markru2002 · 05-09-2012, 05:08 PM

Do any of you know if this will work with the Dremel Multimax. I can't seem to find the answer on-line. Thanks.
Mark

05-09-2012, 02:56 AM	#1
Cutting Cathy Proud Grandma Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Nebraska Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Dremel flex shaft I've been looking at buying the dremel flex shaft Dremel flex shaft but I wondered if I needed anything else? In the listing on Amazon they show buying it with the multipro keyless chuck. Is this something I would need in order to use it??? I could see this as a real help with sanding small hard to reach spots. Any thoughts on this??? Thanks so much!!! __________________ Cathy in NE "While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about." - Anonymous

05-09-2012, 03:13 AM	#2
ubgoofy2003 Just Goofy ! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,852 Thanks: 10 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts	Cathy, I am not familiar with the Dremel flex shaft, but, I have a Dremel "Stylus" rotary tool. It is a pistol grip rotary tool with variable speeds. That's what I use for small sanding or grinding. I do have a flex shaft on my Roto-zip, rotary tool, but, that is very high speed, and it has a wrench to tighten each bit that is used. You would not want to use it on very small items. I'm sure someone has one & will give you some good advice on that item. Good Luck __________________ PERK

05-09-2012, 05:31 AM	#3
rippersmom Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,108 Thanks: 9 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Cathy, I LOVE the Flex Shaft!!! The Keyless chuck makes it easy to change the sanding drums or whatever you need. You won't regret buying the flex shaft and will wonder why you didn't get one before now! Nancy in AZ __________________ A clean house is a sign of a broken scroll saw!

05-09-2012, 11:56 AM	#4
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 5,908 Thanks: 7 Thanked 107 Times in 98 Posts	I also have the Dremel 400 hanging from the rafters with a flex shaft and keyless chuck. I have mine connected to a foot switch to keep my hands free. The keyless chucks eliminates the collets when you go to different shank size bits. I call it my poorboy Fordham. __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can" Proud Member of the Long Island Woodworkers Club And the Long Island Scrollsaw Association

05-09-2012, 01:11 PM	#6
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 5,908 Thanks: 7 Thanked 107 Times in 98 Posts	Jan it takes a gentle touch. __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can" Proud Member of the Long Island Woodworkers Club And the Long Island Scrollsaw Association

05-09-2012, 12:44 PM	#5
Jan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 2,483 Thanks: 11 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts	I'm always amazed at how many use the Dremel tool and flex shaft. I've never been able to wrestle the durned thing into submission. Both are collecting dust. I guess I'll have to do more practicing with them. I've sure created a pile of designer firewood trying. Jan

05-09-2012, 02:03 PM	#7
CJoZ Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Great Mills, MD Posts: 143 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have a flex shaft also, and have used it extensively. It is wearing out though, the wire inside that does the actual spinning shifts in the wire and disenguages from the dremel. Probably just need to work on it some. __________________ Mark Abbett DW788

05-09-2012, 02:15 PM	#8
Wood Dog Senior member...Sweeet Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MA USA Posts: 7,746 Thanks: 13 Thanked 22 Times in 20 Posts	You don't shall we say NEED the keyless chuck but boy is it sweeeeet to have. Go for it Cathy. __________________ WD aka: Gloria My Gallery " Two difficult things to say in life are Hello for the first time and Goodby for the last"

05-09-2012, 04:39 PM	#9
rippersmom Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,108 Thanks: 9 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Oh, by the way, I forgot to add that I, too, have my Dremel connected to a foot switch. It's ready to go all the time, just have to pick up the flex shaft and step on the pedal. Nancy in AZ __________________ A clean house is a sign of a broken scroll saw!

05-09-2012, 05:08 PM	#10
Markru2002 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 380 Thanks: 16 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Do any of you know if this will work with the Dremel Multimax. I can't seem to find the answer on-line. Thanks. Mark __________________ Proud new owner of an EX-21 WWW.MGMWOODWORKS.COM

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