View Full Version : I need help identifying a polisher.
Jngrbrdman
05-14-2002, 10:19 PM
<img src="http://halfx2.hypermart.net/ebay/2speedpolisher/05150007.JPG"
All I can tell you is that it is a 2 speed, 7", 2.5 amp polisher. Does anyone recognize it? HELP!!
aggr3ssor
05-14-2002, 10:19 PM
And is it any good?
imported_awd330
05-14-2002, 10:42 PM
From the color and shape of the casing, it looks like some type of Makita brand tool. Maybe an older version of this -
Makita Polisher (http://www.makita.com/Tools_Item_View.asp?id=233)
Andre'
05-15-2002, 02:11 AM
It`s an off brand of some type:nixweiss At 2.5 amp it`s not a heavy duty tool, the PC is 3.7 amp.
Lemonxxs
05-15-2002, 08:36 AM
ST-180 ... MADE IN CHINA is all I can read on the label.
Orbital or circular?
Jngrbrdman
05-15-2002, 08:38 AM
I would think its a circular. Its labled as a sander/polisher.
BradE
05-15-2002, 08:40 AM
Well it does look like some type of Makita, but the lowest power polisher Makita makes is 6.5 amps. It`s probably some knock-off el cheap piece of crap. If you are looking for a rotary send me a PM and can put together a list of good sources for you. :xyxthumbs
imported_JeffBruce
05-15-2002, 09:11 AM
Looks similar to this , some type of angle sander..the amps don`t make sense...the ones im see`in are 15 amps
http://www.makita.com/tools_item_View.asp?id=328
they don`t open till 11:00 est
Makita U.S.A., Inc. All rights reserved.
14930 Northam St., La Mirada, CA 90638, USA
Phone: (714) 522-8088
Jngrbrdman
05-15-2002, 09:29 AM
I definatly agree that its a Makitia. All the amps are wrong on their polishers on that site. This one looks new but none of their polishers with black handles are that low amprage. Hmmmm..... This was on ebay.ca and a friend up in Canada wanted to know if it was any good. I think I might have misread the amps on it though. It says 2.5 amp no load and 7.5 loaded. I missed that second line. Sorry guys. I`m thinking it might be this one.
http://www.makita.com/Tools_Item_View.asp?id=233
I can`t figure out why this one has a black handle. Hmmmm... Well, if it is the same polisher that is in my link, would you buy it for less than 30 bucks?
Sharkie
05-15-2002, 10:12 AM
There’s a brand called Chicago, the used to make their grinders in polishers in Makita colors but the new ones are orange. Might be one of those.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=41213
Jngrbrdman
05-15-2002, 10:21 AM
Wow. That sounds like that is probably a winner. Even the price makes sense. It`s only going for like 30 bucks on ebay so that is really close. Thanks for the help guys. :xyxthumbs
imported_Indy YZF
05-15-2002, 11:18 AM
I got one I think is even better for us...That one has two speeds, but at 2800 and 3300 rpms, I think its too fast...I bought the Wen unit, which also has 2 speeds, but IM more comfortable with the 1200 and 1600 rpms for car finish use...Might take a tad longer for some blemishes, but, its much safer also. Price is comparable. Comes with a velcro backing plate, which is sized right and works well with Meguiars velcro 8" pads.