Foredom Electric Co Information

Established in 1922, Foredom Electric Co. of Bethel, CT, has maintained continuous manufacturing operations in Connecticut since 1955. Foredom is the leading manufacturer of flexible shaft rotary power tools in the world. From its flagship line of flex shaft machines, to specialized motors, handpieces and bench top attachments and accessories, Foredom tools set the standard in quality, power and performance. Foredom is one of four manufacturing divisions of Blackstone Industries, LLC. The other divisions are Olson Saw Co. (band and scroll saw blades), Zona Tool Co. (razor saws and other hobby tools), and Edge FInisher Co. (plastic finishing equipment). If you purchase an item in the Foredom online store, the charge on your credit card statement will read "Blackstone Industries" and NOT Foredom Electric. Foredom tools are used in jewelry manufacturing, industrial and machine shop operations, woodcarving and wood working, dental, optical and scientific laboratories, art studios, home/shop hobby applications and nail salons. Foredom flexible shaft power tools are used for many different applications such as hand grinding, deburring, carving, sanding, cleaning, buffing and polishing on all types of material-wood, metal, plastic, glass and stone.