How Long Does Your Rotary Buffer Last ?

[alexajs]

Re: How Long Does Your Rotary Buffer Last ?

Hi,

I was told (by tool-store employee) that the Makita 9227CB is good for atleast 2000 hours use of course depending on conditions it is used in, was the bloke in the store I bought it from. They apparently sell alot of grinders 4",4.5", 5",7"(the new nine inch as 9" was banned by WHSO-workplace health and safety on some sites due to injuries) and 9" ones to the mining industry here in Australia. He sounded like he knew what he was talking about...


Regards


Alex

[SHYNEMAN123]

Re: How Long Does Your Rotary Buffer Last ?

Bump

[OwnerCS]

Re: How Long Does Your Rotary Buffer Last ?

I've got a 30 year old BlackHawk 1,800 RPM that I purchased at NAPA.

During high school and some during college, I worked detailing cars for dealers or for extra money. I could finish a job fast with it back in those days. I took it out last summer and worked over my black truck to get rid of scratches and swirl marks from the previous owner.

Here's a link to the page where I talk about it below.

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28829&page=2

[Larry A]

Re: How Long Does Your Rotary Buffer Last ?

Sounds like you're getting your money's worth!

How about a picture of your classic rotary buffer?

I have to find somebody that knows how to do that. I dont even own a camera. I use throw aways when I need one . Ill see what I can do .

[Mike Phillips]

Re: How Long Does Your Rotary Buffer Last ?

Mike,

Why not try an authorized Makita repair shop?

http://www.makita.com/en-us/Modules/Service/ServiceCenters.aspx

I looked up you zip code and there's a few in the area.

Thanks Chris,

There's one in Hesparia which is about 7 miles from me, I'll drop it off next time I'm over that way, hopefully they'll have a new rubber block for the top of the head as mine's pretty worn out.

Cool.

[Mike Phillips]

Re: How Long Does Your Rotary Buffer Last ?

I bought a Black and Decker in 1965 and I still use it .

Sounds like you're getting your money's worth!

How about a picture of your classic rotary buffer?

[Larry A]

Re: How Long Does Your Rotary Buffer Last ?

I bought a Black and Decker in 1965 and I still use it .

[H.E.D]

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yes they do the number is 714-432-1601

[Lasthope05]

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Ive had my dewalt for a few years now. Its has taken the abuse ive thrown at it. I do make sure that I do a thorough cleaning when ever I disassemble it. Im just waiting for this thing to die so I can buy me a makita.

[SHYNEMAN123]

Re: How Long Does Your Rotary Buffer Last ?

Not sure how I missed this response to my comment but I did. Anyway.... the thing still powers on but it revs up very slowly and sounds like it never even gets up to the slowest speed. Turning the dial will bring up the revs slightly, but it sort of wavers and then just holds that same very slow speed.

Check the brushes. if the full surface contact of the brush is not 100%against the comm. it will effect rpm's and power.

[PorscheGuy997]

Re: How Long Does Your Rotary Buffer Last ?

Mike,

Why not try an authorized Makita repair shop?

http://www.makita.com/en-us/Modules/Service/ServiceCenters.aspx

I looked up you zip code and there's a few in the area.

[Mike Phillips]

Re: How Long Does Your Rotary Buffer Last ?

their is a Tool Repair Shop for any one in the So Cal OC area on the city of Santa Ana called Wisdom Tool Repair and they thats were i take all my power tools and do a good job.

im i allowed to post the name of the shop? i just want to help others know were to take their tools to get fixed instead of shipping them some where else.

Do they work on Makita Rotary Buffers?

If so, I'm so there... my Makita needs to be overhauled so badly...

[H.E.D]

Re: How Long Does Your Rotary Buffer Last ?

their is a Tool Repair Shop for any one in the So Cal OC area on the city of Santa Ana called Wisdom Tool Repair and they thats were i take all my power tools and do a good job.

im i allowed to post the name of the shop? i just want to help others know were to take their tools to get fixed instead of shipping them some where else.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: How Long Does Your Rotary Buffer Last ?

the weak link is the switch it makes and breaks power to the motor, or if it's that new could be a loose or pinched wire.

Not sure how I missed this response to my comment but I did. Anyway.... the thing still powers on but it revs up very slowly and sounds like it never even gets up to the slowest speed. Turning the dial will bring up the revs slightly, but it sort of wavers and then just holds that same very slow speed.

[Renny Doyle]

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I have over 100,000 hours on my My Makita 9227! It won't dye...incredible tool!