View Full Version : Craftsman 6 inch oribital buffer acceptable?
Hello everyone. I`m just getting started into the "real" detailing of cars. Before I found this board, I`ve was using a lot of off the shelf products which didn`t please me for more than a week. Since all our cars are parked outside, the shine would be gone in a week.
Anyways, I currently have a Craftsman 6 inch orbital buffer which has saved me time. I wanted to know if this is an acceptable orbital buffer for use with the Klasse or Blackfire products (I plan to buy Klasse or Blackfire in a few weeks).
Also, I have 4 terry cloth bonnets. Should this be enough? What else should I buy for my 6" orbital buffer?
TIA!
Oliver
BradE
11-12-2001, 02:26 PM
I would try and get some foam bonnets for it if you can. They are much better for applying products than the terry ones.
dengelson
11-12-2001, 02:47 PM
Hi Oliver is THIS (`http://www.sears.com/sr/product/summary/productsummary.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@2058835583.100 5602729@@@@&BV_EngineID=fkadcchihghdfbggcmgclchl.0&vertical=TOOL&fromAuto=YES&bidsite=CRAFT&pid=00910739000`) the one you are talking about? I`m sure it will save you some labor. The Craftsman model that I linked to has a pretty small motor. It is 1/2 an amp and the PC 7424 (`http://www.portercable.com/cgi-bin/products.cgi?method=byid&prod_id=7424`) is 3.7 amps.
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<em class=`bbc`>Originally posted by Short Cut [/i]
<strong class=`bbc`>Hi Oliver is THIS (`http://www.sears.com/sr/product/summary/productsummary.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1830443999.100 5593884@@@@&BV_EngineID=geadcchihghedbggcmgclchl.0&vertical=TOOL&fromAuto=YES&bidsite=CRAFT&pid=00910739000`) the one you are talking about? I`m sure it will save you some labor. The Craftsman model that I linked to has a pretty small motor. It is 1/2 an amp and the PC 7424 (`http://www.portercable.com/cgi-bin/products.cgi?method=byid&prod_id=7424`) is 3.7 amps. [/b]</blockquote>
Mine looks similar to that, but mine is the 6 inch model. Would my .50 amp motor be enough to do a great detail job? I`m hoping to save my money to buy the Klasse or Blackfire products.
dengelson
11-12-2001, 05:11 PM
That`s a tough question to answer without comparing. I live in Pleasanton which isn`t that far from SF. You`re welcome to come by on some weekend and compare the machines side by side. Then you could decide if it is worth it for the PC or not. :)
btw THIS (`http://www.sears.com/sr/search/featured/featuresearch.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@2058835583.1005 602729@@@@&BV_EngineID=fkadcchihghdfbggcmgclchl.0&vertical=TOOL&subcat=-1073870641&bidsite=CRAFT`) is the page that I found with the different Craftsman brand polishers.
Thanks for the invite Short Cut. I`ll let you know when I plan on doing a comparison. I actually bought my Craftsman 6 inch orbital from the Mountain View Sears. I asked the sales clerk for the smallest buffer they had and he went into their storage area and found a 6 inch buffer. I was actually surprised that a 6" Craftsman existed. I went to that same web page you were on and 7" was the smallest they had at that time.
Thanks again!
Lemonxxs
11-12-2001, 05:32 PM
Man this thread was freaky for me since this weekend I busted out the old craftsman 9" orbital I got from my dad about 15 years ago. I was looking at Sears to get some parts for it since the polishing head assy seems to be broke. I actually have the original manual dated 5-1982.
Darn thing shakes so bad you cannot hang onto it. I figured the head assy was out of balance. I was trying to polish some glass and lets just say the orbital was put away quickly and I used my hand orbital!
dengelson
11-12-2001, 05:49 PM
<blockquote class=`ipsBlockquote` >
<em class=`bbc`>Originally posted by Guess My Name [/i]
<strong class=`bbc`>I used my hand orbital! [/b]</blockquote>
Good point GMN. The photos in my signature link are all examples of what you can do by hand. They were taken before I go my PC. The PC does make a difference, to me, the wife just smiles and says yep it looks really shiney honey. :p So I guess what I`m saying is that you may notice the difference but most people would not.
Ken B
11-13-2001, 01:43 PM
I have a simmilar Orbital, mine is a "Champlain" I got at SAM`s Club REALLY cheap.
Since I have it I have used it to apply AIO with foam pads you can buy at Wal-Mart with very good results (IMO).
My thinking is to use what I have for a while, and when the thing breaks, get the Porter Cable. :bounce