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Old 04-29-08, 07:38   #361 (permalink)
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Re: Flex 3401 VRG Headcount

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Can I ask out of the 300+ people who've posted here that they got the flex, are there some total noob's like myself when it comes to machine polishing, and if so, how has that worked out? (If I can't get at least 2 or 3 answers maybe I'll start a new thread) Thanks! I would probably lean toward the UDM but in my work I run across some vehicles that have a scrape or two that dealers would pay me to remove, so was thinking maybe I should just make the leap to a Flex, even though I understand it would be a little harder to master.
If you have the $$, get the Flex, you can't go wrong with it and you may even wonder how you got around without it. I have the Flex, DW849, UDM, and now the Metabo PE12-175. But I use the DW849 more than any of them. But as a noob, I would recommend the Flex. Eventually someone will come out with a better backing plate and make it even a better tool. There are some things that are easier to do and faster with the Flex than with a PC/UDM.
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Old 05-17-08, 07:27   #362 (permalink)
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Re: Flex 3401 VRG Headcount

just got mine yesterday!!!!!! Will try it out ASAP!
 
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Old 05-22-08, 09:35   #363 (permalink)
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Re: Flex 3401 VRG Headcount

anyone else have any problems/issues with theirs?
 
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Old 05-22-08, 09:43   #364 (permalink)
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Re: Flex 3401 VRG Headcount

No problems here whatsoever, still going strong.
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Re: Flex 3401 VRG Headcount

Just got mine!
 
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Old 05-23-08, 01:00   #366 (permalink)
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Re: Flex 3401 VRG Headcount

Excellent addition to my Metabo Panzer and my beat up 'ol PC 7424...

Flex is quite a design...
Anyways, I 10/30 oiled the felt ring and re-assembled the backing plate tighter immediately...

Don't forget that.
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Re: Flex 3401 VRG Headcount

I just ordered mine - pretty excited!
 
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Re: Flex 3401 VRG Headcount

what is the felt ring? Can you post pictures of it? thanks.
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I just ordered mine - pretty excited!
And Phil shipped it already...very cool...
 
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what is the felt ring? Can you post pictures of it? thanks.
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anyone else have any problems/issues with theirs?
Are you having problems with yours Allen?
 
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Are you having problems with yours Allen?
Oil up the felt a tad bit, and while you have the plate removed, you'll tighten the bolt when you re-assemble the machine. Tighten it the bolt well.

No issues.
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