Thanks Jordy for taking the time to do the reviews , great info and I for one appreciate all that you do for our carving community bud (:

Thank you Jordy, a good honest review! 👍👍

Thanks Jordy for the great review😊

I appreciate the review. I was also considering the Dremel, but I was hoping to see a review from someone who's opinion was true, and but swayed by sponsorship. Thanks again Brother!

Great review Jordy, thank you for your time and doing this for the rest of us. Nice carving on the Swiss roll Jordy. Lol

Thank you I've been wanting to know if you can use foredom parts with it cuz I bought a dremel motor for cheap which is the fortiflex motor but havnt been able to find the shaft for it unless it's super expensive so been trying to find out if I can use another shaft w it this video helped immensely

I have 5 dremel tools for doing my woodcarving. Never a problem.

@CarvingFusion

Жыл бұрын

That's nice

My first was the fortiflex ( pre-Jordy videos) then I got the (after Jordy videos) foredom and I did by the 4300 blue box kit. I tried the foot control on the 4300 once and it seemed like it was not happy with the variable voltage from the foot pedal. That being said I did not want to screw up my new 4300 so I just hang it up with the other two and use the side switch instead of a foot pedal. Now I use my fortiflex as my sanding tool. Looking for a good burner now.

Enjoyed the review thanks, I've been waiting for it since you mentioned it in a live stream. It confirmed what I already suspected, but they are expensive questions to answer. I believe the handpiece is a copy of the Foredom H30, which has 1" diameter to fit in their drill press, bench clamps and other accessories. So it looks like it's more suitable for budget conscious jewellers than wood carvers.

I'm not sold on the Dremel if and when I upgrade I think it'll be to the Foredom but I do love my 4000 . Thanks for the review bud .

I got one over here in Thailand a couple of years ago and goes well had to adjust the brushes once and got a foredom 1/4 inch hand piece from my understanding the parts are interchangeable between foredom and dremel.

Very interesting, thank you for sharing!

Getting ready to buy the foredom. I was looking at the dremel, but not now. Thanks, Jordy.

Jordy use both machines, with different burs. For light work the Dremel is great 👍

not jordie i apologize the stupid add for that heater

Thanks Jordy, I was wondering if it would be any better than my 4000, saved me some $$$ 👌

Thank you very much!

whats your opinion on the Foredom ? 4 or 6mm Shaft ? :) i mean its possible to swap the hand piece but whats your opinion on availability for drills and such :) Thanks for the informative Video :)

Excelente comparación Jordy, muchas gracias. Mejor seguir con el 4300. Saludos

West Virginia Stone Carving does serious Stone Carving. Check out the site. He uses a knock off Foredom.

Have to say, the little 4000 with the stock flex shaft, held it's own pretty well at the end.

@CarvingFusion

2 жыл бұрын

I agree and thank you

Love the video! Did you set up a foot pedal for the dremel 4000?

@CarvingFusion

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I do

@mbootgae1497

3 жыл бұрын

@@CarvingFusion in that small handspiace you forgot to provide information about how much the micro mini dremel axle has an average size of 3.2 mm. is the handset capable of 3.2 because I think it is for a maximum of 3mm. maybe you double check the correct size, i like to engrave

Thanks for the review Jordy, I'll stick with my foredom. Just my opinion, but I do like my 4300 the best and is used the most. Thanks for all you do Jordy.

@AboveNunder

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, do you use a pedal with your 4300? I am hoping to use one for mine.

@michaellafleur2077

2 жыл бұрын

@@AboveNunder Yes I use a pedal with both the dremel and the foredom

15:49 - it really feels like you're *strongly* trying to demonstrate an opinion that the foredom is performing much better, when honestly, stating your opinion is much more effective than 'demonstrating' in this video. Th way it's recorded just makes the foredom look like much harder work for exactly the same result. Which is very odd, given the bulkier hand tool of the Dremel! I just moved over to a Dremel (previously I'd been using cheap 'mystery brands'), and a lot of the things I'm seeing mentioned in these comments are reasons I *prefer* the dremel to the rubbish brands I was previously using. I'm particularly amazed by people naysaying the sound of the dremel, since that's one of the things I really like about it! Different strokes, of course. Mine is only a 3000, and I don't have a business in powewrtools, merely using them for hobby projects. Thanks for the video anyway. I think I probably prefer my current flex shaft (from a brand called 'FERM') the the dremel one due to the size of that handhold!

Jordy I just got foredom series sr I spent 10 seconds on the wood the chuck fell out it was all assembled when I got it I can't see how it's attached to the hand piece I'm a hillbilly from Arkansas I enjoy watching you man I've learned a lot from you. I spend a lot of time on black river I cut cypress knees from off the river before they get washed away down river from the bank washing out very big knees or knots. Anyway I thought you may have the answer to why the chuck falls out so easy

@CarvingFusion

24 күн бұрын

Is it a real foredom?

@robertmerriweather9537

22 күн бұрын

@@CarvingFusion probably not considering the situation I'm in the process of returning it just a pain in ass I was looking forward to using it. Has a 2 year warranty if I can ever get them to answer or reply, I draw pencil portraits of random people I meet mostly for free I'm 65 I've drawn ever since I was 12. HVAC was my money maker, art is in my heart always has and always will be, carving opened a door that I fell in love with hell I might carve a cool ass wizard casket to bury me in. Take care carve deeep

@CarvingFusion

22 күн бұрын

​@robertmerriweather9537 ya does not sound like a real foredom, if it was real the foredom team would msg u back asap, did u get it off amazon? Ebay? They both have good returns sooo..

@robertmerriweather9537

22 күн бұрын

@@CarvingFusion Amazon I got it straighten out! Thank you man

The Foredom Flex shaft Is a great tool, but the Dumore Flex shaft Is an amazing tool. Thanks for the review Man.

Jordi on my Dremel 4300 I’ve already had to adjust my brushes already where in the brushes out just stretch the spring out inside get your contacts but I got to get new brushes I guess I got more hours in it than I realize it I’ve only had it five months maybe well six or seven months!!😎3️⃣🇺🇸💯☮️

Thanks for the video and good explanations. I have a question. I’m looking for a tool for making inlay grooves for musical instruments. Debating between the dremel 4000 with flex shaft to a foredom. I won’t be doing it all day. Just here and there. Do you think the dremel 4000 with flex shaft and a precision base can be good for inlays or a foredom is the way to go?

@CarvingFusion

4 ай бұрын

I think a micro motor is the way to go for that, look up the : Ram micro carvers,, the icube is good

@TzufFamilyBand

3 ай бұрын

@@CarvingFusion thanks. Looking that up now. Is there a base for using that? When making routes for inlay, the depth and design need to be accurate. This would need a base then?

@TzufFamilyBand

3 ай бұрын

@@CarvingFusion haven’t been able to figure out if the micro motor connects to a hand piece that has a 3/4-12 threading like a dremel does, for using it together with the stew Mac precision router base

The Dremel does sound like it has a little more RPMs in power but you say the Fordham is a war out so it’s hard to judge you know for sure like I said I can’t believe my brushes are already wore out in my 4300 Dremel and all I did was just take the caps off and seen the brushes were half worn so I just stretch the springs back in business for another month or two and I have to get new brushes replaced already I guess I guess I’ve been doing more than I thought but I love just like you Jordi!!!😎3️⃣🇺🇸💯☮️

Does the connection of the Dremel 4000 is the Same as at the fortiflex? It's about the outer plastic Screen Connection, the INSIDE is different i know.

@CarvingFusion

9 ай бұрын

No it's totally diffrent

Thanks for doing this vid Jordy. I have the Dremel Fortiflex and HATE the hand piece supplied with it. Dremel did make a small hand piece in the UK but soon discontinued it. I don’t use the Fortiflex as much as i should because of the hand piece is way too big and bulky and give me cramps in my hands. What Foredom hand piece did you say fits the Fortiflex.

@CarvingFusion

3 жыл бұрын

U should be qble to get q hand piece for a 1/4 and 1 for 1/8

@ASCarvings

3 жыл бұрын

@@CarvingFusion Ill keep trying but couldn’t find anything.

I have got my finger into the recessed area for chuck key before, gets hot on finger real quick.

Seems to have power and about the same speed as the foredom. Dremel has a good reputation so I would think they will stand behind the product. I have the imitation foredom S R with the standard flex shaft and it works ok for me. It came with the same kind of handle that came with this dremel. I don't like that handle much either so I got a foredom H-44T handle for it. I just don't use the tool much. The dremels are faster, easier to work with and hold, no matter what I'm working on, so I end up using them most of the time. My advice to people would be to not worry about the foredom or the big dremel or any other big dremel type tool unless you find you really need it. Maybe try one of those flex shaft's and handles to put on your drill or die grinder if you really need that much power. Just my opinion. Hi Jordy.

@CarvingFusion

3 жыл бұрын

Fully agree with u rick

Hey Jordy. Have you tried the Fordom TX 1/3 HP. I was wondering if it is actually twice the horsepower as the SR version or if there was anything I should watch out for when getting something to replace my Dremel 4000.

@CarvingFusion

Жыл бұрын

Hey there, I myself like the SR Series because it spins the fastest, you can never go wrong buying the foredoms but do ur research and make sure it's a real on and not a knock off fake :)

@jlathem56

Жыл бұрын

@@CarvingFusion - Thanks Jordy

Thanks for the video Bro its just confirmed to me that I'll be buying a SR Fordom when I've saved enough pennies lol. Hope your good bro

@donpayne562

3 жыл бұрын

Smart move I’ve had mine for 12 years and broke the shaft once, but I got it caught in my flannel shirt.lol oh yeah the hand piece that comes with it will accept from a quarter on down

Thanks for the video. One question, between the Foredom SR, the Dremel Fortiflex and the Dremel 4000, which is the quietest?

@CarvingFusion

2 жыл бұрын

Thank u, I think the foresom may be the quietest but .. In the next week I will be making a series called back to the basics showing all dremel carving tools I use

@CharlyBrunetSculpture

2 жыл бұрын

@@CarvingFusion Thanks for the answer, I'll wait for the series.

Maybe you could put a Shim in the collar so it would fit tighter, Perhaps a Beer can would be thin enough just food for thought.

The Swiss roll was epic

Hey man, so I’ve been using the regular hand held regular dremel 300 right, well for the longest its just not been everything I thought I could have. I just found out about the pendant motor(fordom) style tools. I’ve been looking all through Amazon, and looked at your page and everything also. How big of a difference is there going to be with let’s say the vevor I see on amazon, and fordom, and dremel. And honestly based on a lot you do, I have same opinions about dremel I believe… that being said, if I’m looking to spend about 200-250 in all for a machine(I’m not needing to have bits coming with or anything just need the machine&the flex shaft if they are better then the regular dremel flex shaft). What in your opinion should I do? I’m still what I consider amateur or learning, but I’m not trying to buy something just to outgrow it or have any type of doubts just to have to buy another relatively soon… Guess my main question anything right up there and = to the foredom. Or you have any ideas? Thanks Robbie

@CarvingFusion

2 жыл бұрын

I think you could probably ly start with a Chicago one like they sell at Harbour friengh, I believe u can get for under 100, there is lots of knock off types of foredoms and dremels out there for sure, U can also look at the master carver, I have not tried myself but I do believe it is reputable, if not go to Harbour friengh buy the cheep one untill you make some $ from carving, then upgrade to the Cadillac AKA foredom

@DizzyDocc369

2 жыл бұрын

@@CarvingFusion sorry for the late reply here but much thanks 🙏 for shooting me your thoughts on the matter. I see tons of the “Off-Brand-Foredoms”, just wasn’t sure if going like Veevor (0It literally looks like the specs for them are identical, it’s just the “Chinese Brand”) and replacing the foot pedal with a nicer actually sturdy one for like $20-$25. Apparently that’s the only shitty part it’s a “Knock-Off-Of-A-Knock-Off-Foot-Pedal….” Yeah Let That One Sneak In LOL 😂 I will take a look at the few brands you mentioned as well. When I get my mind made up and decide to purchase, I will post Up A Legendary, Very 1st Channel Video, and show what I chose and hopefully a small piece of something that I was able to carve up.(F.y.i.- I get Flac for this all the time, but I really like making Home Decor stuff for some reason, wall hanging stuff is one of the favorites). Ok sorry for the stupidly long rambling of a reply. Thanks again for the help. Robbie

I have a Fortiflex and want a spare inner shaft. Has anyone found one that's compatible with this machine please?

@CarvingFusion

4 ай бұрын

Call dremel order it there

i fully back foredom, so far ive burnt through 5 different dremel tools glass engraving, my question is why you dont sent 8n your foredom for service? I have yet to deal with them, but youd think at the price we pay for the motor theyd service it for you. I onow all my premium hand tools for woodworking do that without question, do you have any experience with this side of foredom?

@CarvingFusion

2 жыл бұрын

No I have not

You're honest about what you like and that's it. Tools for the right job and used by the right person are what matters, both cut wood and Swiss roll,if you want faster Swiss roll,push it down a hill🤣🤣🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🧙‍♂️🤣🤣(sorry,couldn't resist,I'm weak) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🧙‍♂️🤣🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Jordy good review but stick with your 4000 and get yourself another Foredom later when the old one corpses, your choice of course. Is there no other makes except Chinese ones what about Proxxon or other European heavies? Also can your die grinders not power a heavy flexshaft? Anyway Jordy keep at I know you will succeed👍👍👍

A cuestion does its match FOREDOM H-28 small handpice ,whit dremel FORTIFLEX?

@CarvingFusion

10 ай бұрын

I believe so yes

@jorgemoreno75773

10 ай бұрын

thanks jordy for answer me @@CarvingFusion

Best thing I learned is you can't carve Swiss rolls lol. Yeah nothing special with that dremel, glad I have the foredom sr and dremel 4300, would like to get 1/4" hand piece sometime but not necessary for me at the moment

Dremel don’t sponsor you but perhaps they should, I suspect you have sold more Dremels because of your videos than any advertising they could commission. With luck Dremel will watch this video and adjust their products to suit what the consumer wants.

@charlesstewart9246

3 жыл бұрын

I got mine, dremel 4000,with flexy cable. Also kutzall burrs,flame and tapered. Maybe some sort of petition. But I suspect honest truths about faults ,is what would put them off. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🧙‍♂️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

love the way you try to use the different hand pieces with each other i would want to keep the handpiece that i use the most..... like a favorite pen.... lol i wont draw without my little mechanical Pencil.....had the same one for many years now #Jordyskeepingitreal love all your stuff Stay safe Warm an Keep carving

I let someone on another channel talk me into this. I rarely use it. Last I heard you cant even get spare parts for it (not sure). Thank you for all you do.

@ASCarvings

3 жыл бұрын

You can get most parts for it but not the small hand piece

@freddyhutson5264

3 жыл бұрын

@@ASCarvings thank you

@MultiSpenner

2 жыл бұрын

i have the dremel fortiflex 9100 snapped the inner cable cant get another from dremel .have to buy the whole thing 70 quid,not happy.bought one from china,to short.i give up.

It would be nice to have one but I’m not real impressed like the handpiece way too big I don’t know we’ll just have to let you use it and we’ll see how it does merry Christmas!😎3️⃣💯🇺🇸☮️

good video thks for shareing hand piece looks to bulky for my likeing Jordy

Will any other shaft fit the fortiflex motor???

@CarvingFusion

Күн бұрын

Not to sure

I have the dremel 4300 with flexshaft. Its powerful, quite, and relatively inexpensive. I dont see this as an upgrade.

@AboveNunder

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, do you use a pedal with your 4300? I also have the 4300 with flex shat the only thing I would really like is the pedal.

Is kutzall 6.3mm (1/4) compatible?

@CarvingFusion

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@abdullaheser9304

2 жыл бұрын

@@CarvingFusion thanks

Njaaa, nja-nja-njaaa, njaaa Not buying Dremel anything besides the 4000 I already have. And I intend to use the frick out of it.

Windy day today free wood tomorrow!

👍👍👍

Are foredom still made in Connecticut ? That will decide for me. One day we’ll need to manufacture in allied country’s again. Better yet at home.

What are those machines called?

@CarvingFusion

7 ай бұрын

Ummmm

@unogazzy84

7 ай бұрын

@@CarvingFusion Those type of rotary motors has to be called something other than their brand names.

@CarvingFusion

7 ай бұрын

Flex shafts

@unogazzy84

7 ай бұрын

@@CarvingFusion No, that's just the flexible shaft.

You like the foredom better ain’t nothing wrong with that

I bought one of those Foredom , and it had a 1/8 ¨ head , it was to damn big and heavy to use..I didn´t like the Chuck with that dumb Key thing. I always go back to my Dremel 3000, man that thing is sweet, Thanks for all the info, See ya

Foredom le rompe el culo a Dremel. Pero igual supongo que es porque Dremel no diseñó la herramienta para un uso tan rudo, como Foredom

Та та тататат ааа та!!!

I noticed the Dremel sounds like complete shjt on other channels too. Its turned me off from buying it. If it doesn't sound right, then it isn't right.

The Dremel sounds, like with a very sh*ty and beaten bearings, like manufactured with a very big tolerances, roughly said... and for an out of the box tool, speaks no good. I wish to see though, such a flex shaft with variable speed control and/or reverse function, but from the hand piece.

Your address and phone number are in the vid

I'm not going to give you my opinion, but I'm telling you I won't be using it! Lol

@CarvingFusion

2 жыл бұрын

Lol

these adds are so full of shit