Is this a good Deal on Makita 9227?

[AutoNova]

This is the deal that coastal tool has on the 9227, it comes with some accessories?



Makita Power Tools

7" Electronic Sander-Polisher Promo Kit

Order# MAK9227CX2



$419.00 List Price

$194.49 On Sale!

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• Speed setting dial for maximum control.

• Electronic speed control maintains constant speed under load.

• 10 AMP Variable Speed; 0 - 3000 RPM, Hook & Loop Pad.



Promo Kit includes:

• Makita 21" Heavy Duty Tool Bag

• Makita Polisher Side Handle

• 3M Perfect-It™ III Rubbing Compound (1 Qt.)

• 3M Perfect-It™ Plus Foam Compound Pad

[Gonzo]

Sound about right for what is listed. Just remember to put that quart of 3M compound away where you cannot find it.

[AutoNova]

Why do you say that?

[Gonzo]

Cuts too fast to learn with. Maybe OK to use it on a junk-yard hood, but start with #9 or something else gentle on your "pride `n joy`.



I used rubbing compound and my Mak on the wife`s beater and went through the color layer in a heartbeat, especially on edges. White paint is not quite grey in a couple of flat places on the hood. She`s not upset, and I got a free lesson in edge control, flat control and pressure.

[imported_Greg]

Don`t you mean the Tool Warehouse? If I were to get one though, which I did- but I got the DeWalt and not the Makita, I would get the $183 one with the pads instead of the rubbing compound.

[AutoNova]

Yea your right the Tool Warehouse. Harbor Freight has them for $159 but no accesories. They told me they were out of the CX and only the CX2 was available.

[nosed_b18b]

Have you placed your order yet?? I am really contemplating whether I should go w/ harbor freight or not. That price is the best I`ve seen so far. But then again, I`ve heard some horror stories about them.

[AutoNova]

I have not ordered from Tool Warehouse before, I will do a search and see if anything bad comes up about them. Harbor Freight has a store near me but they don`t have the Makita or DeWalt polisher. HF has the better price but I like the package for that includes the bag and pads. The pads run about $10/ea from CMA and TOL. Also I believe that first time buyers get free shipping over $99 from TW.

[imported_Greg]

Free shipping at HF, but 5.95 handling charge. Haven`t heard any horror stories except for long ship time, but I knew that before I bought it.

[nosed_b18b]

Eh, I think I`m gonna order the package deal from toolwarehouse. That cool little bag is pretty sweet!!:xyxthumbs

[tom p.]

autonova, I bought the 9227 CX from toolwarehouse, IIRC. ( link (http://www.autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=29753&highlight=9227cx) ) and I got the pads, not the polishing compound.



FWIW, I wouldn`t ever use the included pads but the machine itself is worth its weight in gold!..after you have the PC, of course! :xyxthumbs :D

[nosed_b18b]

What`s wrong w/ the pads that come w/ it???