rotary advice pls.

[specialeyes]

Hello everyone! Ready to order a rotary and begin the learning process....after doing a bit of research, I'm leaning toward the Flex 3403. The reduced weight is the main attraction for me, although I'm still a bit wary of the fact that it has a higher min. speed than the Makita or Dewalt.Seems a lot of forum members like to finish their rotary work with speeds in the sub-1000 rpm range (jewelling?)...Is this something I should be paying more attention to? Also, manufacturer states that maximum pad size should be no more than 6.5"...is that because this machine is a bit less powerful than other rotaries? Any comments/opinions are most welcome....particularly from some who have experience with both Flex and Makita/Dewalt.
Thank you, Al

[Michael Stoops]

Re: rotary advice pls.

Some reports seem to indicate this particular unit is a bit noisy and not really suited for heavy duty work, although most reviews are very, very positive.

Have you looked at the Hitachi rotary? Pretty lightweight and very quiet.

[specialeyes]

Re: rotary advice pls.

Thks Michael, will indeed have a look at the Hitachi....quiet is always good when you're working with these things for hours at a time!
Al