Foredom Series SR - Manual (Page 8)

Bur Selection and General Guidelines
Foredom ® offers a comprehensive assortment of rotary power tool accessories shown in
Catalog 350 or at www.foredom.net. Accessories from Dremel ® , RotoZip ® and other
manufacturers can also be used in your Foredom handpiece.
General categories of carving accessories:
1. Typhoon ® Tungsten Carbide Burs with structurally aligned teeth provide rapid and aggres-
sive wood removal. They last longer and do not load as quickly as other carbides. Typhoons
are available in all three shank diameters- 1/4”, 1/8”, and 3/32”. The complete line includes
many different shapes in various sizes and grits (i.e. coarse and fine). They can be used in
both forward and reverse rotational directions.
2. Fluted burs–These are made with carbide or high speed steel. They cut like rotary files. The
single cut burs have parallel rows and the double or cross-cut have crossed rows and leave a
smoother finish. They are available in coarse, medium and fine grades. These burs cannot be
used in the reverse direction.
3. Diamond Points–These accessories have diamond particles bonded to steel shapes. They
are used for medium to fine carving and detailing. They produce a smooth finish on hard
materials such as glass, steel, porcelain, acrylic, precious metals and wood. They are avail-
able with 3/32” and 1/8” shanks. These accessories are long lasting and come in various
degrees of coarseness. They can be used in both forward and reverse rotational directions.
4. Texturing Stones–Texturing stones are made from a variety of materials, including ceramic,
aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, or other abrasives. Foredom’s unique CeramCut Blue
®
Stones have a ceramic and aluminum oxide abrasive grain structure that is superior in per-
formance and life. They remove material faster, run cooler and maintain their shape and hold
their cutting edge longer that most other abrasive stones. Our V Stones are made of self
sharpening ceramic grain vitrified together with an extremely hard and durable porous bond.
Although other abrasives may have a cheaper initial per piece cost, V Stones cost less per
hour of use. Texturing stones are ideal for wood, porcelain, glass, cobalt, titanium, and other
ferrous metals. In carving they are used to remove small amounts of wood and to make the
detail and texturing used to replicate feathers, hair and fur. They can be used in both forward
and reverse rotational directions.
5. Abrasive Bands and Discs–Ceramic Purple Abrasives are superior abrasives for sanding
metals, plastics, wood and other materials. 3M’s patented Cubitron
TM ceramic aluminum
oxide mineral sharpens itself with use. Once initial grinding wears the grain flat, it fractures
along micro cracks and creates new cutting edges. Longer abrasive life — 2 to 4 times longer
than traditional aluminum oxide bands and discs depending on grit. Available in 60, 80, 120,
and 220 grit. Fast, cool stock removal. Scotch-Brite™ Radial Bristle Discs are a unique kind
of abrasive that is superior to sandpaper, flap wheels, or other types of sanders, brushes, or
abrasive wheels. Their flexible bristles can sand areas with detail, irregular, curved, or flat sur-
faces. Finer grits will not remove existing detail or texture. Coarser grits leave texture and/or
remove material. Discs contain abrasive grain throughout –no compounds, rouges, or pastes
are required! They can be used in both forward and reverse rotational directions.
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