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RJR · #1 08-24-2007, 07:29 AM

Does anyone own or have experience with a Wecheer 1/3 hp flexshaft system that can give me an opinion on it?

I'm looking into buying a flex shaft system and this one is a bit more in my price budget ($159.00) compared to the Foredom and MasterCarver which is out of my budget.

Colin_Partridge · #2 08-24-2007, 10:07 AM

The Wecheer is a budget item, I had one but found it got too hot and was way underpowered for what I needed. I have tried them all and I really like the Flexcut Reciprocating carver but it is very expensive. I have an Automach as well it is nice but a little underpowered for what I do. BTW I carve tree's. The most powerful I find and I own one as well is the Arbortech the only problem with that one is that you are limited to the profile of chisels. Proxxon also has one medium price range nice little carver. I had one but sold it, it was a little underpowered for what I do and heated up fast.
Hope this is of some help
Colin

RJR · #3 08-24-2007, 03:33 PM

Colin,

thanks for your feedback.

i would be using it mostly with burs but eventually i would look at a reciprocating type or addon.

i am a newb at carving but have some ideas that i would like to try and having a power carver sounds like the answer.

i'm not quite ready to tackle trees though at least not anytime soon.

hopefully while i research some more on a carver my budget will be bumped up and i can afford something in a higher range.

Thanks again,
-Rich

BobT · #4 08-24-2007, 03:48 PM

I have 2 Wecheer tools. Neither runs hot, both have experienced some abuse. They keep on going. I have used one of them almost daily for three years. I know a lot of people look down on them because they are not the big name. I like them. If you get one, first thing, relube the shaft. And more is not better. Just a real thin coat of white lithium grease does the job. I have the Foredom SR and I don't use it much. It is a good tool, it is like a tank though compared to the Wecheer. I think the Wecheer machines have the most limber, most flexible shafts I have ever seen. Just my opinion!

RJR · #5 08-24-2007, 04:13 PM

Thanks Bob.

i figure since i'm learning i probably won't be to abusive with it at least not at first.

but i would like to get either a Foredom or MasterCarver one day in the future as well.

-Rich

Alice in Wonderland · #6 08-24-2007, 07:40 PM

Thanks all for your experience with the Wecheer,
mine certainly was not used very much ,Because of health problems I have not carved much the last Winter and Spring. I know I am using mostly hard wood and the bigger Flexcut chisels. The Motor totally gave up on me.
Colin I can understand what you mean by getting to hot, I like the chisels because I do not have to wear a mask ,my Face is small and they are always in the way with my glasses , I know the Arbortech is supposed to be the best, it is to big to hold in my hands.I have to look into Flexcut where did you get it?
Thanks again
Alice

susieq · #7 08-24-2007, 08:54 PM

Hi Alice,
I am posting in regards to your difficulty in finding a decent mask that fits. I don't like to get on here and push brands of any kind but I think you should check into the Dust Bee Gone mask. If you google it, you will find the website. I have one and they are wonderful. They come in different sizes. They are light weight, you can breath and talk comfortably in them, and they don't fog your glasses. When they get dirty you can wash them gently in soapy water, rinse, swing them around your head a couple of times to expell excess water, then hang them up to dry and keep using them. My first one is nearly 10 years old and I love it. They will work with you for the perfect fit so you will be comfortable. They are not cheap but they last. Just a suggestion.
susieq

sbrooker · #8 08-30-2007, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJR

Does anyone own or have experience with a Wecheer 1/3 hp flexshaft system that can give me an opinion on it?

I'm looking into buying a flex shaft system and this one is a bit more in my price budget ($159.00) compared to the Foredom and MasterCarver which is out of my budget.

Hi. I have used a Wecheer for three years (not extensively) but it works great. It does all I ask it to with many different burrs, sanding bits, etc. It is definitely worth the price. Sharon Brooker

torpidhummer · #9 10-03-2007, 02:08 PM

Hi sbooker,

torpidhummer · #10 10-03-2007, 02:31 PM

Hi sbooker:

I have Foredom tool, I find the very sensitive on this tool and (due to sevear heat around the shaft and cover). I have broken mine four times: I purchased a Weecher Tool about a year ago, find it very user friendly, any rotory tool we use for over a half hour without stopping it will get hot.Other than that I have found that I can hog off as much material I want to. This of course it depends on how large and hard the material is. I now use both machines to enhance each other. However my preference is for the Weecher, it just goes on forever, plus the price is right,especially when I use the Weecher's smallest handpiece for detailing. NO I'M NOT GETTING PAID BY WEECHER TO SAY THIS.
torpidhummer