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Originally Posted by fdizzle Iv only had a PC for two months. Want to try a rotary out, but dont worry, Im going to use it on junkyard body panals to get some expierience first, then move to cars that are FUBAR and/or totaled before I even start using it on my own cars or for customers. Im also going to start hitting up all the rotary threads, to see what people are talking about. I know there are a lot of people here that use rotarys, so please. . . . if you have time throw me your 2 cents . . .
HITACHI SP18VA POLISHER/SANDER. . . .
Has anyone here used this machine?
found a good deal on one, and i like the 5 year warranty they offer . . .
pros ..... cons......
help me out you rotary nuts..... IM OPEN TO ALL CRITICISM |
I probably feel differently than many people do about rotaries. I'm sorry but I've just never found them to be that difficult to use. I cut my teeth using rotaries on show cars over 25 years ago and to date I've never burned through paint except one time we were screwing around and trying to do it. I must say that I know they can be a real problem in the wrong hands but if a person has a little common sense and is willing to start slow or use a piece they can practice one, it comes to you in short order. Don't dwell on corners and don't hover any one place too long. I've used a ton of different buffers over the years and they have gotten both lighter and more powerful. If you've practiced using a PC I think it will come to you very quickly. I actually use my PC more these days than I do my rotary. I don't do this for a living so high volume production isn't my main concern. My vehicles also are kept in good enough shape that I seldom have the need for a rotary. Having said that both are good tools if used correctly.
I can't speak directly to the machine you've mentioned as I've never used it. I have had very good luck with my Makita however. I've also got a very inexpensive Harbor Freight buffer that shouldn't be anyone's first choice but it works just fine and I would have no problem using it as a back up. It is a little heavier than the Makita.
The machine you are looking at is an 11 amp variable speed machine weight 6.2 lbs. That ought to be a nice machine though perhaps a little on the light side. Great for working on side panels but requires more pressure from the user on top. I don't like the loop style handle as well as a side handle but that's strictly a personal preference thing, many feel just the opposite. I jumped to a page that had these for $149, the price sure seems right.