Foredom Series SR - Manual (Page 7)

Recommended Wood Types
Most carvers use basswood, tupelo and pine, as well as hardwoods such as butternut, walnut,
mahogany, birch, maple and other native and exotic species for their projects. You can cut your
own wood from large pieces or purchase smaller blocks that are available from mail order
catalogs and lumber supply stores, at woodworking and woodcarving shows, and other sources.
Some native and exotic hardwoods may cause allergic reactions in selected individuals.
Using Rotary Accessories
Always let the speed of the tool do the work. Never force the tool to perform more aggressively
than a firm but gentle application of the tool to the work piece. If a more aggressive performance
is desired you should probably use a more aggressive or coarser grit bur.
In general, apply a lighter touch for high-speed work. Use a gentle application pressure when
working wood to avoid burn marks.
Accessories packed in the AKWK53 Woodcarving Bur Set have different diameter shanks
which need to be paired with the same size collet. It is easy to install and change handpiece
accessories, see instructions below.
Changing Handpiece Collets
Insert pin provided into the pilot hole and through the spindle hole (turn spindle to align holes).
Apply wrench and unscrew chuck nut by turning counterclockwise.
Remove chuck nut to expose collet.
Pull collet out of handpiece spindle.
Slip new collet in place and screw on chuck nut.
Caution: Never screw the chuck nut back on too tightly
to avoid damaging the collet and to allow for bur
insertion. Tightening an empty collet or inserting an
accessory which is too small or too large may damage
the collet.
Changing Accessories
Be sure the shank size of the accessory (3/32″, 1/8″, or 1/4″) is paired with the same size collet.
Inserting an accessory which is too small or too large may damage the collet.
Insert pin provided into the pilot hole and through the spindle hole (turn spindle to align holes).
Apply wrench and loosen chuck nut slightly by turning counter-clockwise.
Insert shank of accessory as far as it will go into collet.
Tighten chuck nut with wrench, keeping pin in pilot hole.
Test for a secure hold by pulling on accessory. Remove pin.
Pilot/
Spindle Hole
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