Here is a tip for maintaining your flexshaft + a  HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY (CLOSED the winner is @plus3tocharisma and their friend @soldiers.heart_2010 .heart_2010 will receive a sticker pack!)🎄😁 - I've partnered with @benchtooljunkies nchtooljunkies to give away one of their Supply Drop Boxes (this one includes Foredom Flexshaft Grease, a 3M Disc Set, custom castings from @castingdirty and a H.20 Foredom QC handpiece) + a Black Society Tote Bag, Black Enamel Pin + Society Stickers. Entering is easy, we have two steps: 1. FOLLOW @benchtooljunkies 2. Tag a friend (they will win a set of stickers as well) AND comment how long you've been making jewelry or your favorite place to take a class! I will only be counting entries that have a TAG + COMMENT :) You can get an additional entry by sharing our giveaway in your stories (please tag both @metalsmithsociety + @benchtooljunkies ) *giveaway ends 12/25 8pm EDT* Okay back to our tip - Lubricating the shaft of a Foredom flexshaft - 1️⃣ Be sure to cover your work surface 2️⃣ Unplug your unit from the speed control & remove the handpiece 3️⃣ Loosen the set screw at the top of the sheath (but do not remove it). Slide the sheath off & set aside. 4️⃣ Wipe the shaft down to remove any residue (I use a washcloth rag) 5️⃣ Apply a thin coat of grease from the top to approx. 6” from the bottom 6️⃣ Slide the sheath back up the shaft leaving ¾” of the shaft tip exposed from the grooved end (where the handpiece attaches) & tighten your set screw. 7️⃣ Plug the motor back into the speed control. Allow the sheath to hang vertically into a trash can. Run it for 15 minutes at high speed (without the handpiece attached) to evenly distribute the grease. 8️⃣ Remove any excess grease on the shaft piece and then attach your handpiece, and you’re all set. 🙋‍♀️ This was my first time ever doing this and I’ve had my flexshaft ten years, don’t be like me 😂 Thank you to @benchtooljunkies for collaborating with me, if you don’t know about them they are two hard working ladies that create awesome subscription boxes for people who create jewelry! #benchtools #jewelrytools #metalsmithsociety #ladysmith