plan to purchase new rotary

[Tom Weed]

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I have one, along with a Porter Cable 7428 and an el-cheapo ATD polisher. I love my new Flex rotary, it so light and has plenty of power. Probably will be my go-to polisher now and I'll save the Porter Cable for the bigger jobs. I use the ATD as a pad cleaner....

Tom

[sstg]

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Do they come with a velcro backing plate?

[Tom Weed]

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No, it did not

[sstg]

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Thanks.

[Hemin8r]

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what thread do you have on your makita? is it custom adaptor? where did you buy the adaptor?

To be honest with you I'm not sure on the thread size. It's really an extension. I bout it at ADS.

[Hemin8r]

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hey hemin8r
why do you have an adaptor on your makita? Is it for the extra height?
I've got a makita and use the W64 backing plate so I can switch from the pad I'm using on my G100 to my makita and don't need a adaptor?

Hey Daniel,
I guess this is really an extension and not an adapter. I can still use the same pads as I do on my G100. I don't always keep my hand on the handle especially when I'm working on the side panels. With the additional height I can place my hand on the top of the Makita without my fingers being to close to the backing plate or pad. I can also polish a little more area like right below the side mirrors.

[michaeld0983]

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To be honest with you I'm not sure on the thread size. It's really an extension. I bout it at ADS.

is it 110v or 220 v?

[joebennz]

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just ordered a makita off ebay....woot!

[netspec]

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Does any one have them in stock? Looks to be sold out everywhere. Also where are they at for $199.00? Thanks.

Which rotary are you talking about?

[netspec]

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I'm really close to buying the Flex L3403VRG rotary buffer. Does anyone have any good or bad things to say about it? Any of your thoughts would be greatly appreciated.Thanks.

http://autopia.org/forum/machine-polishing/102357-flex-3403-vrg.html

[sstg]

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Thanks netspec. I already recieved mine from Power House. Really sweet piece of machinery.Thats all I can say.

[sneek]

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I have been using the dewalt for about 2 weeks now, and I do like it on flat panels. It handles effortlessly. I have tried out the Metabo and it seemed to run all over the place. I am pretty sure it is because of the weight. I used to have a 9227CX3, and I loved it. The loop handle is very pleasant to use if you have lots of verticles. I am not sure what handle feels nice on the dewalt. Right now mine is used without a handle.

If possible I would try out all of them and see which on you like. Personally I would get the 9227CY3.

[jetset4me]

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I have a Milwaukee 5540. Builds up your arms!

[2stroketurbo]

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The variable speed just went out on my third Harbor Freight rotary.....

--for 24 bucks they work Ok....(if you like breathing a burning electrical smell)

They are now sanders!

I just bought a new Makita 9227CY (with the stick side handle) with help and recommendations from this thread--hoping to test out it tomorrow.

Thanks fellas.

Mark

[J. A. Michaels]

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Well the local harbor freight had the Chicago Electrics on sale. $19.88. Broke down and got one. Will have to wait to get the practice hoods. The friends of mine that own the salvage yard, had a death in the family. Will keep you all posted on my progress.