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Old 12-19-07, 05:42   #5 (permalink)
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Re: Flex 3401 vs Rotary

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Originally Posted by MichaelM
If I could only have one machine I'd choose the strongest DA style machine I could find...Probably the Makita BO6040.

I think the Flex is more powerful and has higher OPM/RPM combo range. The Makita does have a rotary only mode but it's only about 500 rpm (IIRC). IMO the biggest drawback for the Flex is initial cost. You can get a PC for $120 and a rotary for $70 or a lot less in some cases.
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