Replacing my rotary

[ReLoaDeD BuLLiT]

Looking for the professionals` opinions here. I use my rotary about 100 or so hours a month. I had a piece of crap chicago electric that bit the dust today (no pun intended).



That`s my 2nd one.



I`m on somewhat of a tight budget, but I want something that`s not going to break down on me. So I ask, what`s the best rotary for the dollar. Preferably 200 or less.



This one is available locally for only 169.99 (plus tax) and it seems like a pretty good deal but I want everyone`s opinion. I`m aware it`s pretty heavy, but the chicago electric one was heavy as well.



My 2nd question is:



I`ve always used 7-8" pads. What would be the advantages/disadvantages of going to a 4" pad?

[ReLoaDeD BuLLiT]

There`s this one, but I don`t want something that`s going to take a **** again...





- Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices (http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=90820)

[BigAl3]

get a makita. i would purchase it from AG and if you google " makita 9227c " and see it cheaper, they will price match it (does it get any better?). you can`t go wrong with them, especially with their awesome customer service (most important IMO)...

[ReLoaDeD BuLLiT]

AG as in autogeek? I life 45 minutes from their and know matt that works there.

[BigAl3]

AG as in autogeek? I life 45 minutes from their and know matt that works there.



yep.......

[ReLoaDeD BuLLiT]

they match internet pricing?

[David Fermani]

Last I remembered, you`re in WPB right? I`m in Wellington - You`re welcome to come by the house and test out my Makita with pads ranging from 5 inch to 8. LMK.

[BigAl3]

they match internet pricing?



Price Match Promise (http://www.autogeek.net/price-match-policy.html)

[imported_Shaun Carollo]

I bought a Metabo and never looked back. 5 lbs vs. 8=my arms love the decision to cough up the extra coin and get a quality machine. If you`re using it 100 hours per month then pony up the extra dough and get something that will last you forever and make your life much easier. My $.02

[ReLoaDeD BuLLiT]

Last I remembered, you`re in WPB right? I`m in Wellington - You`re welcome to come by the house and test out my Makita with pads ranging from 5 inch to 8. LMK.very good. do I know you? LOL wpb? we should tag team some hardcore details...I do very good work.




Price Match Promise (http://www.autogeek.net/price-match-policy.html)thank you!




I bought a Metabo and never looked back. 5 lbs vs. 8=my arms love the decision to cough up the extra coin and get a quality machine. If you`re using it 100 hours per month then pony up the extra dough and get something that will last you forever and make your life much easier. My $.02I`ve heard excellent things about metabos and been linked to a site with them on clearance for 200...hmmm, strongly considering.

[BigAl3]

I`ve heard excellent things about metabos and been linked to a site with them on clearance for 200...hmmm, strongly considering.



just like anything else, it`s a preference on what machine you will prefer.

here is someone selling a metabo (preferred the makita) in the classifieds...

http://autopia.org/module-Classified-viewarticle-806.html

[ReLoaDeD BuLLiT]

ok, what about 4 inch pad vs 7-8"?

[scary bill]

ok, what about 4 inch pad vs 7-8"?





4" pads are for tight spots. 7-8" are fine if thats what you like like. I have been happy with 6.5" pads that I also can use on the PC.



I have a Hitachi rotary, I bought it when the price was quite a bit lower. I am happy with it. I have many Makita tools as well and would hesitate to buy a Makita rotary.



The metabo sounds nice, but doesn`t have a trigger-only on/off and a speed control :nixweiss

[Junebug]

I had a makita - never used much, so I sold it and bought a flex. A good friend of mine had bought a makita about the same time, his crapped out anf needed 80 bucks worth of repair work. If I was looking for a rotary, I`d look hard at the Hitachi, has a 5 year warranty, available for under 200 - check PAC and use the discount.

[ReLoaDeD BuLLiT]

after hours of research and some phone time, I went with this:



FLEX LK603VVB Circular Polisher, rotary polisher, circular buffer, rotary buffer, Flex car buffer, Flex polisher, Flex car polisher, german polisher (http://www.autogeek.net/flex-lk603vvb-circular-polisher.html)