pc compare

[sammy004]

Can anyone tell me how much diffrent is the PC compared to the dewalt? I asume there is more then one dewalt poilisher? what do you guys the weight diffrance is. (how much more heavier)

[imported_BretFraz]

Are you talking about a dual action polisher, like the Porter Cable 7424/7336? I don`t believe DeWalt makes an equivalent product.



Or are you referring to rotary polishers? Both companies offer them.

[JasonD]

I believe he is referring to the DeWalt DW443 DA which is just like the PC.



Here`s a link to the DeWalt page: http://www.dewalt.com/us/products/tool_detail.asp?productID=125



Obvious differences:



PC - 3.7amp motor

2500-6000 OPM

5 3/4 lbs.



DeWalt - 4.3 amp motor

4300-6800 opm

5.7 lbs (basically the same as pc)



Having the DeWalt would be like having a PC that only had settings 4.5-6.8, whereas the PC is 2.5-6



IMHO, the DeWalt is a little too *fast*. The added power is a plus but it doesn`t have enough control over the speed for my taste.

[sammy004]

http://www.dewalt.com/us/products/tool_detail.asp?productID=174

This is the link to the dewalt and I`m taking about the PC DA

Also can I cut with a PC?

[GearHead_1]

http://www.dewalt.com/us/products/t...p?productID=174

This is the link to the dewalt and I`m taking about the PC DA

Also can I cut with a PC?



Comparing the PC to the DeWalt in the picture is the old apples to oranges comparision. The DW849 shown in the picture is a rotary buffer and the PC is an orbital buffer. Though I haven`t got first hand experience with this DeWalt, I would expect it would work well for cutting or any other rotary necessitated work. The PC on the other hand is a quality orbital machine and a good finish/light cutting machine. It shouldn`t be your first choice when considering serious cutting or swirl removal. Different tools for different purposes.;)

[JasonD]

No, no. His link is to the actual DeWalt rotary. Look at my link, it`s the same as the PC.

[GearHead_1]

Uhhh... so HIS link isn`t the product HE is asking about? I saw your link but it didn`t appear to be the product he was looking at. My reply was only to his question and the link he posted. :rolleyes:

[imported_BretFraz]

Originally posted by sammy004

http://www.dewalt.com/us/products/tool_detail.asp?productID=174

This is the link to the dewalt and I`m taking about the PC DA

Also can I cut with a PC?



Yeah, that rotary is a lot different than the PC7424 D/A. Two different animals that are designed to do the same sort of thing.



I suppose with time and effort you can cut paint with a D/A but that`s not its forte. A rotary polisher is designed for this task, not a D/A.



I have a PC D/A, a PC7428 rotary and a DeWalt 849 rotary. If there is a specific question you have about these particular machines, feel free to ask.

[JasonD]

Originally posted by GearHead_1

Uhhh... so HIS link isn`t the product HE is asking about? I saw your link but it didn`t appear to be the product he was looking. My reply was only to question and the link he posted. :rolleyes:

Sorry about that, I just automatically assumed he wasn`t comparing a rotary to a DA and since DeWalt has a new DA out, and everyone`s been talking about it I just figured that`s what he was referring to. :xyxthumbs



So let`s ask him. What ARE you comparing here. DA to DA, or DA to Rotary?

[sammy004]

accually thaks guys I got my answer.