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The copper is held firmly down by pitch or engravers red pitch.
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| THE ROTARY TOOL |
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| Rotary tools are comfortable to hold and are ideal for fine, intricate work. They are often used for delicate carving and engraving. A flexible shaft attachment is a useful addition. |
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| THE ROTARY TOOL - SOME ACCESSORIES |
| Rotary tools are supplied with a variety of cutters, sanders, engraving tools and many more. |
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| HOW TO USE THE ROTARY CUTTER |
| The selected cutter is placed in the ‘chuck’ and tightened in position. The speed control is adjusted according to the material being cut. The slide switch is moved to ‘ON’ and cutting begins. |
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| The cutting tool can be changed easily. Ensure that the rotary tool is turned off. Press the spindle lock and loosen the chuck. The existing tool can be removed and a new tool fitted to the chuck. With the spindle lock still pressed, tighten the chuck and the rotary tool is ready to be used. |
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| Below an engraving tool is being used to ‘engrave’ a pattern / shape on the surface of a copper sheet. The copper is held firmly down by pitch or engravers red pitch. |
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