Post #220429 by Eric on Mon, Mar 13, 2006 6:53 AM

OK,After a google session I have found out that foredom makes 1/4 and 1/3rd horsepower units which don't go in reverse,but have alot more power than the one in Benzarts link.
So now my quandry is:
Twice as much power vs reverse capibility.Which is a better choice??
How benificial is reverse?
I would like to be able to rough out with it,but don't want to lose detail capability.
I also noticed foredom has a benchtop mounting bracket instead of the tall pole thing.It seems like that would do the job of the sandbag set up.I wonder if the weecher reciprocating handpeice will last longer than the Foredom with the problem with grease?I guess with the foredom,it would be prudent to open it up and grease it upon receiving it.
Do the 2 brands interchange?
I have the money burning a hole in my pocket,but I'm trying to think this out before buying one of them.