FLEX LK603VVB Circular Polisher

[KrisMas]

Something new by flex. Don't know how long has it been here:

http://www.autogeek.net/flex-lk603vvb-circular-polisher.html

Claims to have "...combines the best features of the Makita 9227 and the DeWalt 849 into one sophisticated rotary polisher."

Anybody got/reviewed one? Does it lives up to its claim?

[Joe's detailing]

I'll take the Makita ....

[ZoranC]

Too heavy for my personal taste.

[Jossy92]

Interesting Ad. As a newbie, I was wondering why you are impressed and what this machine will do that is better than a PC.

It is my understanding that the PC allows me to do a good job while being "forgiving" at the same time.

This is probably a stupid question, so please feel free to ignore this post and I mean no disrespect.

[KrisMas]

You're right ZoranC, I'd failed to noticed that it's weight is nearly as heavy as the Dewalt and 1 lb heavier than the Makita. Guess there's really not many out there that can match the Makita.

Just out of interest and curiosity anybody out there has any experience with it?

[ZoranC]

Flex does have model that is much lighter, 4.9lbs, but AG does not carry it. However that model starts at 1100rpm.

Lightest high quality rotary that starts at 0rpm I am aware of is Dynabrade. It is also 4.9lbs.

[jetset4me]

I've been using a Milwaukee 5540 for a little over a year now? Powerful, but mucho heavy! Don't need to go to a health club with this baby.

[the other pc]

Considering that the LK603VVB (http://www.flexnorthamerica.com/LK603VVB.html)’s specs are basically identical to he Porter-Cable 7428’s and that the 7428 was manufactured in Germany by Port-Cable’s then European division, Flex-Elektrowerkzeuge GmbH, I’m guessing it works the same as the 7428, which is an excellent machine.



... As a newbie, I was wondering why you are impressed and what this machine will do that is better than a PC.

It is my understanding that the PC allows me to do a good job while being "forgiving" at the same time…..These are rotary polishers. They’re far more powerful than a PC. They’re not forgiving like a PC but they can accomplish things that a PC simply can’t.



Flex does have model that is much lighter, 4.9lbs, but AG does not carry it. However that model starts at 1100rpm….Are you think about the L1503VR (http://www.flexnorthamerica.com/L1503VR.html)? It’s the slowest of their compact, powerful buffers but I agree it’s still too fast for polishing paint. That series is really aimed stone and metal working.

The LK302VE (http://www.flexnorthamerica.com/LK302VE.html) is intended for paint buffing, runs from 800-2,000 RPM and weighs 6.5 lbs. But it’s a lot less powerful than the LK603VVB, Makita, Hitachi and Dewalt (on paper anyway).


PC.

[KrisMas]

I did a search and I think the model ZoranC referred to is the L 3403 VRG.

http://www.flex-tools.com/gb/Produkte/Polierer/L_3403_VRG/index.php

[ZoranC]

I did a search and I think the model ZoranC referred to is the L 3403 VRG.

http://www.flex-tools.com/gb/Produkte/Polierer/L_3403_VRG/index.php
Yes, that is the one I had in mind.

[michaeld0983]

Flex does have model that is much lighter, 4.9lbs, but AG does not carry it. However that model starts at 1100rpm.

Lightest high quality rotary that starts at 0rpm I am aware of is Dynabrade. It is also 4.9lbs.
you can try at www.pakshak.com

[KrisMas]

I don't know about you guys but looking at the specifications it does have the potential to become the replacement for the age old and globally favored Makita.

[KrisMas]

I'm still wondering the rationale behind it's lowest speed of 1100rpm.

[PorscheGuy997]

I agree; I wish that it would start at a lower speed.

Even though it looks like a nice machine, it costs way more than a Makita or Dewalt. Yes, I see a market, but there are a lot of high end rotaries.

[sstg]

I just received my l3403vrg yesterday. I don't see the starting rpm being such a big deal. Has anyone used this buffer yet that has had a problem with the starting rpm?

[KrisMas]

Hold on...something just hit me....

Here we go...this is from the Makita 9227c user manual. Could this be the reason why Flex opt to not have such a low speed? A mechanical limitation perhaps? Any engineers out there?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2241/2281224873_193d5edefc_o.jpg