Is this a PC?

[imported_Faceman]

Hello,



Being as we cant get porter cable equipment very easily in the UK (without shipping direct from the US), could someone have a look at this link and let me know what they think.



is it a suitable replacement for a PC?



http://www.machinemart.co.uk/product.asp?p=060312330



Thank you,



Face

[DaGonz]

That looks like a rotary to me. While a rotary can be used, it takes a lot of practice to use one properly.

[2wheelsx2]

That looks like a rotary to me. Pretty sure it is.

[imported_Faceman]

Wow, that was quick...



Thanks for the responses - best leave a rotary to the pro`s.



Thanks again,



Face

[AndreaBees]

From the same site you linked, I found a couple of possible PC substitutes that are popular here in the Philippines and one that is not available here but shouldalso do the trick. I p ersonally use the DeWalt RO and I have nothing but good experiences with it.



http://www.machinemart.co.uk/product.asp?p=060312145&r=2114&g=115



http://www.machinemart.co.uk/product.asp?p=060312620&r=2114&g=115



http://www.machinemart.co.uk/product.asp?p=060312015&r=2114&g=115



Hope this helps



green

[turnipgreen]

I`ve got the Dewalt version (443). If its the same as in the US it comes with the velcro backing plate. Once you take that into account, at least in the US, its only slightly more expensive than the PC, and works great.

[imported_Faceman]

Green,



Thanks for the links. checked out the dewalt, but it says speed is from 8400 to 15200rpm. Is that not a little to fast?



very new to the RO scene, but reading her on autopia, i thought they ran up to about 5,000prm or so.



Any more advice you could give me regarding the dewalt would be most helpful,



Thanks



Fce

[imported_Faceman]

Thanks also turnipgreen... you must have been replying while i was :-)



Face

[AndreaBees]

Actually I noticed the opm published on the website on that looked pretty fast. But the Dewalt spec sheet on it says 4300 - 6800 opm only. Check it out:



http://www.dewalt.com/us/products/tool_detail.asp?productID=125



I have used the DeWalt with meg pads a several times and I never had issues with it creating swirls and other problems on the paint. I even used it with a wool pad and some Megs Compund Power Cleaner with great results. The construction of the unit is pretty solid. The weight of it is just right. It`s a little bit noisy, but it`s nothing to be really alarmed about. Haven`t had complaints from the neighbors yet.



Downside to it might be the lowest speed might be a little too fast to apply wax with it. But I really never used it for that because I do all my waxing by hand.



You can also do a search here in Autopia for more insights. I did most of my research here before buying the tool. There aresome really helpful threads here regarding this.



Cheers!