Which Foredom Pendant Motor Should I Buy? A Jewellers Guide with Petra Cameron (podcast episode)

Purchasing a Foredom pendant motor is one of the most important investments you can make in your jewellery business. But with so many different motor types, attachments, and confusing terminology, it’s difficult to know what to buy. In this episode, Petra Cameron of Metal Clay Ltd. shares a helpful guide to choosing a pendant motor. She describes the different types of motors, flex shafts, speed controls, and hand pieces, and she shares a basic list of the things every new jeweller should purchase.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

108 - Which Foredom Pendant motor should i buy? a jewellers guide

With Petra Cameron

If there's one thing we jewellers share it is a love of tools! But sometimes those big tool purchases can be a bit bewildering.

Purchasing a Foredom pendant motor is one of the most important investments you can make in your jewellery business. But with so many different motor types, attachments, and confusing terminology, it’s difficult to know what to buy. In this episode, Petra Cameron of Metal Clay Ltd. shares a helpful guide to choosing a pendant motor. She describes the different types of motors, flex shafts, speed controls, and hand pieces, and she shares a basic list of the things every new jeweller should purchase.

Episode Description:

  • In this episode, we’ll talk with Petra Cameron about choosing a pendant motor (0:50)

  • What is the first decision to make when buying a pendant motor? (6:30)

  • What are the differences between the main types of pendant motors? (11:14)

  • Which type of flex shaft is best? (15:17)

  • Should you get a desk speed control or a foot pedal? (17:57)

  • What are the most important hand pieces for jewellers to buy? (22:45)

  • Which attachments are your favourite? (34:16)

  • Can you talk us through the basic things a new jeweller should buy? (37:42)

  • How to connect with Petra (40:50)

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Resources
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a special offer from petra

BUYING GUIDE
We know investing in a Foredom kit is a big decision. To help Petra has put together a guide for a jeweller wanting a Foredom, describing the different parts and her recommendations - on the last page there are complete kits suitable for a jeweller. Click here to download your guide! 

https://www.metalclay.co.uk/content/Foredom_Information_2022%20A4_kit_prices.pdf

 

 
 

SPECIAL OFFER
Exclusive offer for Jewellers Academy.

Buy a specially curated Foredom kit this summer from metalclay.co.uk and save money. The kit contains some of the parts Petra and Jess discussed in the podcast; an SR pendant motor with a foot pedal, a H.20 Quick-Change handpiece, and a H.15 Hammer handpiece.

  1. Add to your basket:

  2. Enter code FORE2207 at checkout and they will add a free pack of Art Clay Silver 7gm PLUS give you a discount on the kit.

    • Value £525.89, with the code only £475.

Valid whilst stocks last or until 31 August 2022 only

 

PEACE OF MIND AND SUPPORT

Their Foredom motors come with a 2 year guarantee - on top of that, if you buy a Foredom Kit from Metal Clay this summer, you will receive exclusive access to their brand new Facebook Foredom Support Group. 

 

In the group you will be able to ask questions and receive support from their team as you start your journey with your Foredom. They'll have support videos showing how to look after your Foredom, and posts with tips helping you get the best out of your new best tool-friend. The group will go live first week in August, you will receive an invite once your order is completed.

 

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