Quick change handpiece

Jewelry Discussion
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My Fordham quick change handpiece is no longer holding my drill bits and accessories securely. Any ideas what might be wrong and how to fix it? Thank you Christina

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The collet needs to be adjusted or your 3/32 shanks are worn. Find the directions and allen wrench that came with the handpiece. Once you read the directions, use the allen wrench to adjust the collet per the directions. I have to do this from time to time and it is pretty easy to do. The quick change handpiece was one of my better tool investments. Good luck…Rob

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Thank you Rob, you have been a wealth of information, now and in the past. Christina

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Cheers Rob, I’m back up and running! Christina

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I have had to replace the collet in mine over time. also do a deep cleaning of the collet area where stuff like rubber particles love to collect if you use rubber wheels.

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Thank you so much, yes I noticed that that collet area was filthy. I suppose they sell the little felt barrier pieces. I shall look on Rio Grande. Thanks for your help!

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I’ll take a look at mine. It has gradually gotten harder to use. Thanx!