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Rotary tools are invaluable to wood-carvers, jewelers, hobbyists, and any craftsman who needs a small power tool that can be used to precisely work on a project. However, practice is especially necessary to operate a flexible shaft rotary tool. The high RPM values and low torque characteristics of these tools make them good for freehand use. Different materials and tasks require appropriate speeds and applied pressures to keep from marring the work. Motor speed is varied by the foot pedal, but maneuvering the shaft handpiece with the attached bit or wheel requires hand control, sometimes two-handed control... Learn about the features and applications of handheld rotary tools and flexible shaft machines.

Also known as: rotary tools