Which Rotary to Buy?

[Bwiser]

Hello,

I was just wondering between the Dewalt & Makita. What rotary is more successful at removing swirls and scratches? I'm asking this question because I've read at many different online sellers they tend favor the Dewalt over the Makita for the professional choice and results....Just looking for feedback. Also is the Makita easy to service (if necessary)?

Thanks!

[Tim Lingor]

Hey,

I have 2 Makitas and 1 Dewalt. Both brands are excellent. The rotary provides the means, but the user's skill with using the machine determines the results. Both have their advantages, but either way you can not go wrong!

Tim

[RoyJ]

Originally posted by Bwiser
Hello,

I was just wondering between the Dewalt & Makita. What rotary is more successful at removing swirls and scratches?

The rotary itself is probably the last thing on the list that really affects the quality of the job. Think of the buffer as simply an electric motor that turns your pad.

I do feel the Makita is lighter, which can be more comfortable.

[tumbler]

I have been using the dewalt 849 and recently picked up the makita 9227. I found the dewalt simply too heavy to hold for a long duration. (multiple cars side panels in one day)

Hey Mike ? i too prefer my makita with the side straight handle as well. I don't think i'll even put the larger cross handle on.

[Mikeyc]

Anyone ever use the Hitachi? I think you can get it for $99 at Coastal Tools and I think it's about the same weight as the Makita.

[SpoiledMan]

I have had my Hitachi since last September/October and I LOVE it! The price is right and the machine is as well. Pretty much identical to the Makita except is weighs a little less, costs less and comes with a 5 year warranty.

[EdT]

Originally posted by SpoiledMan
I have had my Hitachi since last September/October and I LOVE it! The price is right and the machine is as well. Pretty much identical to the Makita except is weighs a little less, costs less and comes with a 5 year warranty.

I have the Hitachi SP18VA too, it actually sells for alot more retail than the Mikita or the Dewalt, but you can find it alot cheaper on the net like at Coastal tools. The Hitachi sells here in Canada for $425 and the Mikita and Dewalt sells for around $275.

[TH0001]

+1 on the Hitachi!!!

[RobAGD]

I am on the fence on picking up a Rotory tool. I was using my bosses millwalkie (sp) but I didnt have a good feel for the speeds, as there wasnt a guide for what the settings.

I was working some serious water etchings.

I worked the test area with 83 and 8006 pad, did 3 passes with a fair ammount of pressure. After that didnt make a good dent in it I tried the 7006 pad with 83 two passes and I gave up.

So I need to get more time in on this so I am hunting for a deal on one.

Intresting thread, I would like to hear more about that Hitachi

-R

[RobAGD]

Well I picked up the Makita 9227CX3 kit for 169.00 + $8.50 shipping. Looking around a bit later I found the same kit from Amazon for 179 w/ free shipping not bad eighter way.

I have to work sunday this weekend, but I am hopingteh package will get here for friday so I can take another stab at that etching.

-R