alternatives to Porter Cable for 240v countries

[alphadetail]

Hi all,

Has anyone got any tips on a similar machine to the fabled US Porter Cable. I`m in Australia, and the PC distributors don`t bring the machine in as it`s a 120V only device. I could get it retail and plug it into a transformer, but I was wondering if anyone out there have come across a similar random orbital like the PC in Australia or UK where it`s 240V.

[ultrajim49]

Hi, there,



I`ve got the makita BO6040 and I love it:xyxthumbs



http://www.autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=16906&highlight=BO6040



It`s a bit pricy , but it has twice as much power and a rotating feature.







:wavey



Christiaan

[alphadetail]

Thanks - I had a look on the Makita .au web site and it doesn`t look like we get this model in Oz. I`ll call them tomorrow and see. Great write up BTW.

[JRB350]

Hey,

I got the Dewalt DW443 from Bunnings. If you find a good price for it take the add / print out in and they knock off 10%.



It beats the PC for power, but isn`t too powerfull (you aren`t going to burn through the paint like a rotary).



It comes with velcro backing and is set up so that the Meguiars 8006 polishing pad fits straight onto it.



I didn`t have to order anything from the U.S. or over the net.



You`ll be paying about AUD$350 for the lot.



KLF23.

[alphadetail]

Thanks - I`ll go and check out Bunnings on the weekend.

[Myles]

syd check your private messages.



i got a great hitachi one that is used by Meguiars in Sydney with the w006 pad.



at bunnings

[Lowejackson]

Have a look at the PC web site, there is a section on International dealers, I cannot remember if there is anything for your part of the world. Or what I did was buy one from the USA and get a stepdown transformer 240 - 110 v.



Steven

[imported_chr9s]

Hi syd,



I`ve got a Bosch GEX 150AC (3727DVS in 120volt countries).



Check out the links below for more info:



http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/stores/detail/-/hi/B00002269E/qid=1048060745/sr=2-1/ref=sr_2_1/104-0239418-5711148



http://www.autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=19012&highlight=bosch



Hope this helps!

[Mizzuri]

hi



for the dewalt machine try there service dept who often have used, demo or serviced machines available with the same warranty as new goods.





I bought my 443 for $200 from them. I use it every day and never had a hint of trouble, even in those 35deg+ days of summer.

[alphadetail]

Thanks to all who replied. I bought a Hitachi on the weekend, and a couple of Meguires Buffing pads. Love the machine - I`ll post some pics in the next few days!

[Rokkz]

Originally posted by syd

Thanks to all who replied. I bought a Hitachi on the weekend, and a couple of Meguires Buffing pads. Love the machine - I`ll post some pics in the next few days!







syd, does the Hitachi have varable speeds?





Cheers

[autofreak]

CYCLO do a 240v version

[Alfisti]

Actually we do...I used it last week. :D

[Weekend Hacker]

Ive just started using a Rupes Random Orbital. Now I know why they dominate the Professional market in Aust. Its a magnificent machine, better than the very good Dewalt 443 i think.



Bit pricey though..............expect to pay about $495 inc GST.