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.

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.

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.

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.

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2 жыл бұрын

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2 жыл бұрын

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2 жыл бұрын

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2 жыл бұрын

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2 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

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

@citer5574

5 ай бұрын

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

how is the Vevor holding up, still running?

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

@shedmanx3640

7 күн бұрын

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

6 күн бұрын

@@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

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

3 жыл бұрын

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 !!!

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

3 жыл бұрын

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.

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

@clivemilner

Жыл бұрын

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 😊

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

11 ай бұрын

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

3 ай бұрын

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

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

@ddsworkshop4371

2 жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

Devem ser os rolamentos !! 🤔

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@clivemilner

Жыл бұрын

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

@Rood67

Жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/q3d4m9KYkrGribA.html This guy does port work, and uses a Vevor

any update on hows your vevor foredom now?

@ddsworkshop4371

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@ddsworkshop4371

3 жыл бұрын

The controller box was actually super simple. I just got a rotary fan dimmer switch. kzread.info/dash/bejne/h6eeqsGqhLanmZc.html

@gloriouspopemantom373

3 жыл бұрын

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

I use a separate variable speed control.

It really bugs me that Amazon sells knock offs.

@dalesuggs3658

10 ай бұрын

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

9 ай бұрын

Then dont shop there supporting it..

My vevor even has the Foredom on the back

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

@ddsworkshop4371

3 жыл бұрын

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

@clivemilner

Жыл бұрын

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.

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

Omg do something with that styrofoam. Driving me nuts!

@karlgustav5490

Жыл бұрын

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

@malikhussnain6709

Жыл бұрын

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

I've bought other Vevor products. Rust and problems visited me in a very short time. $100.00+ stainless Pump sprayer water turned black from adding bleach. $150.00 waffle iron made a plastic non removable film from adding Pam. I don't think so. It all works great 2 or 3 times, then disaster.

@80sDweeb

8 ай бұрын

Home products made in China can fail easily, but with tools like this, there are many factories that use them in China so they tend to get many bugs worked out. Details like the pedal may not last as well, but can be replaced. Certainly if you make a living with it get a Foredom, but for occasional use, these can be a bargain.

@FatLittleOldLady

8 ай бұрын

@@80sDweeb Not saying it's China. I buy Ryobi everything. Actually, my boyfriend buys me tons of it because I do whatever I can to do upkeep and it pays for itself if he doesn't have to hire a pro. I buy lots of Chinese products. They have unique things you can't get here.

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

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..

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

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

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!

Chuck key fits poorly.

Quit squeaking the damn styrofoam 😖

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@jeremypreston5009

Жыл бұрын

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

Only rich men buy cheap tools !

@christopherfothergil

2 жыл бұрын

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.

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.