International Visitors


	Welcome to Foredom® The World's Leading Manufacturer of Flexible Shaft Power Tools Our tools are sold through a worldwide network of distributors. It is likely that there is a distributor, retailer, or mail order catalog company near you that can help with product selection and answer questions related to the use and operation of our tools. For information about purchasing Foredom tools through these local resources, please contact our Export Department export2@blackstoneind.com. Overseas Orders Can Be Placed in Foredom On-Line Store: If you prefer, you can buy our products directly in our online store. Please note that international orders will be handled a bit differently from domestic ones, as the Foredom Export Department will be involved in the processing of these orders. Foredom Export will verify product selection and the plug type to be supplied on the speed control power cord. They will also make arrangements for shipping and billing. For more details, please see “Shipping to International Addresses”, below. Shipping to International Addresses: Shipping to addresses outside of the US and Canada will be handled on an individual basis by our Export Department (export2@blackstoneind.com) and charged separately, as a second charge to the customer's credit card (or PayPal account). At the present time, UPS Worldship is our preferred shipper. International shoppers will proceed through the shopping process just like any domestic visitor. If purchasing a flexible shaft machine, micromotor, bench lathe, or other power tool, customers should take extra care in selecting products that meet their country's electrical/voltage specifications. Customers can also specify the type of plug (UK, Continental European, or Australian) to be installed on their speed control power cord. Plug options for 230V tools are offered in drop down menus. When Checking Out, shoppers will complete the "Billing Address" and "Shipping Address" forms as "New" or "Returning Customers". The Shopping Cart will be updated and charges for items will be listed. The charge for shipping/handling, however, will show as $0.00 and will be billed as a separate, second charge to the customer's credit card. For security reasons, payment by verified PAYPAL account is required if 'Bill To' and 'Ship To' addresses do not match. We may also require PayPal payment for certain orders at our discretion. If PayPal was used as the payment method, a separate invoice will be sent to the customer's PayPal account requesting payment for the shipping component. Arrangements for shipping and the selection/verification of a power cord plug (if a flexible shaft machine or other power tool has been purchased) will be handled via email by our Export Department. Once the shipping carrier and cost are confirmed and authorized by the customer, the order will be entered, processed through the factory, and shipped. Blackstone Industries, Inc. is not responsible for and can offer no specific advice on import fees, duty, customs or taxes that you may be charged when your merchandise reaches you and urges you to consult your local government import office with any questions. Foredom is a Factory NOT a Warehouse: The Foredom factory and shipping facility are located in Bethel, Connecticut, USA. We ship our products Monday through Friday (there is no shipping over the weekend). The shipping facility is open between the hours of 7:30am and 3:30pm ET. Most overseas orders will ship within three business days upon completion of arrangements (shipping) with the Foredom Export Department (export2@blackstoneind.com). Orders arriving after 12:00 PM (ET) will take an additional day to ship. Please be aware that we are a factory and not a warehouse or distribution center. Therefore, we are unable to fulfill Monday delivery times for orders placed after 12:00 PM (ET) on Friday and any time Saturday or Sunday. All items purchased through this site are F.O.B. at Bethel, Connecticut. Title to the merchandise passes to you at the time of delivery by Blackstone Industries, Inc. to a common carrier, as well as responsibility for all shipping fees. 230 Volt Foredom Flexible Shaft Machines: All of our flex shaft machines, with the exception of Series TX and Series TXH motors, come in 115 volt and 230 volt hang-up and bench-style models. The SR-FCT-2CE flex shaft and foot operated speed control is our model that meets all CE electrical and safety requirements. To learn about our machines, please view/download our Equipment Catalog. There's also the “Flexible Shaft Power Tool Selection Guide”. This .pdf formatted document concisely lists all motor specifications, performance ratings and replacement parts on a single page. It is an excellent reference that is worth your viewing time. Plug Types: Standard 3-prong US style plugs come supplied on 115 volt and 230 volt speed control power cords (it is the speed control and not the motor that gets plugged into an electrical outlet). US plugs can be replaced with ones suited for use in the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, and Australia. Plug options are offered in product selection drop down menus and Foredom Export can also assist with selection and installation. Foredom is known for its broad selection of interchangeable handpieces. If you already own a European flex shaft machine, one of our Slip Joint handpieces may be of interest. If you prefer to use your own slip joint handpieces with a Foredom machine, then you'll want to replace the standard shaft and sheath that comes installed on all of our units (115 and 230V) with a European style flexible shaft, sheath, and motor connector. This conversion assembly is Order No. S-10811. 230 Volt Bench Top Tools: We manufacture and offer other quality tools in 230 volt for use at the bench. All but the Wax Carver are CE rated: BL Bench Lathe with variable speed from 500 to 7,000 RPM. Available separately (M.BL-2CE), with dust hoods (K.BL-DCH-2CE) and in three kits with accessories (K.3340-2CE, K.3396-2CE, and K.3390-2CE). Micromotors. We have a high torque brushless model (K.1050-2), a high speed rotary model (K.1070), a hammer style (K.1080) and a high torque model (K.1020). Wax Carver (K.WC-2 and K.WC-4) with easy to change brass tips. Arch Trimmer (M.402) for use in dental labs. About our Rotary Accessories: We have an excellent selection of quality-made rotary accessories for use with our power tools. Our accessories come in various shank sizes: 2.35mm, 3/32", 1/8' , 3.18mm, 1/4", and 6mm. Our mission is to offer the best quality and most comprehensive selection of rotary accessories. The majority of our items are made in the USA. We are a master distributor of 3M abrasives and offer many of their unique products in an extensive array of shapes, sizes and grits. Several lines are exclusive to Foredom, including Typhoon tungsten carbide burs, CeramCut Blue and V Stone mounted abrasives, Platinum White and Platinum Blue polishing compounds, and CW polishing wheels. We have an extensive selection of mandrels for use with unmounted accessories.