flexible shafts are breaking too often

[whumphrey]

I have a Foredom and a genric flexible shaft tool. Both are tearing up the shafts and rubber sheath. I can't get but a few hours before something breaks.Sometimes the rubber sheath melts, sometimes the inner shaft snaps. I have used alot of grease but that doesn't help.Can anybody tell me how to extend the lifes of these shafts. Thanks

[Andy Dingley]

You're bending them too tight

[Nova]

See items 6 - 10 under "Motor Related Questions" from a link on Foredom's web site at:

[bridgerfafc]

if you're tearing them up that fast you should switch to a heavier duty machine. try a die grinder.