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gmblack3a · 04-12-08, 11:42

I think I like the Flex 3403 rotary better then the Metabo. It has a trigger and the speed dial is right on the top. Its even lighter then the metabo. Cons of the 3403 are its a true light duty machine and Flex says only to use 6" pads and smaller. Plus the flex is louder.

IME I can get the metabo to go into thermal shutdown faster then the flex 3403. Your results may differ.

I have used the metabo for almost 1 year and have had the 3403 for 2 months now.

Plus the flex 3403 can be had for $205 shipped.

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gmblack3a Wool is cool! gmblack3a is offline Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 4,660	Re: Metabo PE12-175 users? I think I like the Flex 3403 rotary better then the Metabo. It has a trigger and the speed dial is right on the top. Its even lighter then the metabo. Cons of the 3403 are its a true light duty machine and Flex says only to use 6" pads and smaller. Plus the flex is louder. IME I can get the metabo to go into thermal shutdown faster then the flex 3403. Your results may differ. I have used the metabo for almost 1 year and have had the 3403 for 2 months now. Plus the flex 3403 can be had for $205 shipped. __________________ Bryan Burnworth Peachstate Detail LLC "Paint Polishing Perfection"