Makita Rotory /Orbital

[Mochamanz1]

I have been wondering if I was dreaming this up, or does Makita manufacture a Rotary/Orbital Buffer. If so, who sells them? I remember seeing one (I think) somewhere. It would be nice to have this combo tool upon instances when I do a detail away from my garage. Less stuff to unpack and put away. If anyone knows where to find this item please let me know. I find everything but this item.... but I may be overlooking it (or it was pulled off the market):nixweiss

[imported_Burlyq]

They do, it`s expensive. I`ll find the link in a minute. There`s a couple detailers that I have seen use them, they are very light and expensive. Maybe this is it, and maybe it`s not random like i thought, but I have seen these used. These have low RPM`s which makes them more safe then their bigger brothers.



http://www.makitatools.com/Tools_Item_View.asp?id=318



http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/MAK-PV7001C.html

[Mochamanz1]

Thank you for the reply, but the buffer I saw was configured just like a standard rotary, but had selector knobs,which allow either rotary or orbital functioning. now, unless I have been "toasting" my details too much, I saw this product last winter somewhere on the web...

[Voodoo Daddy]

Try this.



http://www.makitatools.com/Tools_Item_View.asp?id=218

[imported_Burlyq]

Actually I have seen those two, but I have never seen them look like the buffers we usually use. I think the sander/polisher is the one that either oscialltes or rotates. When the machine rotates it also oscialltes, or you can have it osciallte by itself, but you cannot have it rotate by itself. The problem is finding decent pads for this because it is used mostly as a sander, but it is an awesome machine. When it rotates in only rotates at 600 or so rpm`s, but because it also oscillates it is like 1800 rpms. I wish they made better polishing pads for this or that I knew where to find them, it is much easier to handle then the monsters we use. I have seen polishing pads for this but they aren`t made to polish clear coats. They are kind of like polish pad/cloths that aren`t very thick. I saw this at a trade show and I rememebred there was a reason I thought it wouldn`t work as good for my details, but now I forgot the reason, lol. It was a long time ago. I have seen these used on cars, I think even one of the syndicated car shows uses them.



http://www.allprotools.com/store/page225.html



Makita 6" Variable Speed Random Orbit Sander #BO6040

$265.65

2-Mode switch for "random orbit" action (finishing sanding) and "random orbit with forced rotation" action (aggressive sanding and polishing)

Superior engineering and design reduces vibration by 20% than the leading competitive models

Variable speed (1,600 - 5,000 OPM; 180-670 RPM) for various applications

Compact tool height (5-3/16") increases efficiency and maneuverability

Small diameter barrel grip for optimum comfort and control

Dust port allows attachment of a vacuum for a cleaner work environment

[Eliot Ness]

Not a lot of info, but here are a couple of old threads on the BO6040:



http://www.autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=16906&highlight=makita+bo6040



http://autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=48405&highlight=BO6040

[Mochamanz1]

Originally posted by Voodoo Daddy

Try this.



http://www.makitatools.com/Tools_Item_View.asp?id=218



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Thanks ! For a minute, I thought maybe the Tolulene based product I was using a while back had gotten to me !



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Thank all of you who responded :bow

[Alfisti]

Originally posted by Burlyq

Actually The problem is finding decent pads for this because it is used mostly as a sander, but it is an awesome machine. When it rotates in only rotates at 600 or so rpm`s, but because it also oscillates it is like 1800 rpms. I wish they made better polishing pads for this or that I knew where to find them, it is much easier to handle then the monsters we use. I have seen polishing pads for this but they aren`t made to polish clear coats. They are kind of like polish pad/cloths that aren`t very thick. I saw this at a trade show and I rememebred there was a reason I thought it wouldn`t work as good for my details, but now I forgot the reason, lol. It was a long time ago. I have seen these used on cars, I think even one of the syndicated car shows uses them.

I used the BO6040 today on a troublesome detail. Very interesting machine...created great results rather quickly.



Why do you have trouble finding pads? It`s just a 6` b/p that`ll take 7` pads. I actually used some 6` and 6.5` pads whose velcro goes right to the edge...that`s all I had and it worked well...naughty! :nono :D