Which one would you choose ?

90blackcrx · 03-31-05, 10:38

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=46507

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=90820

The one has an lcd screen which could be good, but also can break and be bad. So which one would you guys choose ?

6']['9 · 03-31-05, 10:46

sorry but i wouldnt pick either one, ive used one and its cheap as hell. I currently have 2 dewalts and i wouldnt give them up for anything.

90blackcrx · 03-31-05, 10:52

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Originally posted by 6']['9
sorry but i wouldnt pick either one, ive used one and its cheap as hell. I currently have 2 dewalts and i wouldnt give them up for anything.

Thanks, that really helped me choose

. I was told by a professional paint guy these were good to start off with.

Eliot Ness · 03-31-05, 11:09

They're not bad, especially for the $$$. It's not a Makita or DeWalt but it spins just like any rotary and with a good backing plate and pads it's OK for occasional use. I have the one on sale for $25, and it does fine. If I used it on a weekly basis I would look at a Makita or DeWalt.

BTW, this thread looked very familiar, there was one asking the same question a week or so ago that may answer some more questions for you:

http://autopia.org/forums/showthread...threadid=52394

90blackcrx · 03-31-05, 11:19

Thank you, can you buy different backing plates ? I'm new to this

Eliot Ness · 03-31-05, 11:25

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Originally posted by 90blackcrx
Thank you, can you buy different backing plates ? I'm new to this

Yes, you'll need a good backing plate (size depends on what pads you'll use). Here is one source for backing plates:

http://www.autogeek.net/backingplates.html

Some use a larger pad/BP on the rotary than they do on the PC, and some like to use the same size pad/BP for both.

chaotik · 03-31-05, 12:02

I have the 11 amp model pictured. I use it to polish aluminum tanks, wheels, etc. on semis. A great machine for that purpose....variable speed, strong 11 amp motor, etc.

These kinds of items are just like computers...you pay for the name. This machine has the same Baldor motor that some of the more expensive brands have in them...and most polishing shops use Baldor motors on their hand held and stationary polishing machines. And...anyone that does alot of polishing could tell you....the aluminum residue gets into these motors and chews them up after time. I would rather drop another $25.00 for one of these , then get a Dewalt or Makita fixed or replaced.

MIKE

90blackcrx · 03-31-05, 12:49

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Originally posted by Eliot Ness
Yes, you'll need a good backing plate (size depends on what pads you'll use). Here is one source for backing plates:

http://www.autogeek.net/backingplates.html

Some use a larger pad/BP on the rotary than they do on the PC, and some like to use the same size pad/BP for both.

Whats bp and pc mean ?

chaotik how is speed settings ?

2wheelsx2 · 03-31-05, 12:53

bp = backing plate
pc = Porter Cable 7424 Dual Action polisher

AlexRuiz · 03-31-05, 01:30

I already posted this on the other thread referred by Elliot Ness. I will repeat it.

I have the $25 bucks and works perfectly for occasional use. However, I think the lighter one will be easier to deal with.
they have also a new one, just search harbor freight for "polisher". The best feature of the new one: 300-3000 rpm variable, and bail handle

90blackcrx · 03-31-05, 01:38

Weight is not really an issue.

Eliot Ness · 03-31-05, 01:41

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.........The best feature of the new one: 300-3000 rpm variable, and bail handle

Good find Alex, haven't heard of anyone that has that one yet, but the 300-3000 RPM range sounds nice:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=92623

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Can you explain the bail handle

See the picture in the link above.....