Unboxing the NEW Makita 9237CX2 Variable Speed Polisher

**WhyteWizard** · 12-06-2014, 08:06 PM

When it comes to polishers, a lot has to do with what you`ve gotten used to. The first machine I got used to was a Sioux with a wood side handle - it wasn`t a new machine even then but it was still available. It was heavy and reliable and its probably still around in the back of a garage or shop where, if someone decides to plug it in, they could still use it. Then I went to the Sioux 2000, called that because the 2000 was the operating speed and if you wanted lower speeds you did it by triggering the machine off and on. Then the Sioux 1200, because 1200 rpms cut the new urethane paint faster. That machine didn`t stay around long because even though it worked better people couldn`t wrap their heads around slower speed cutting faster. Then the Porter Cable came along that was lighter and had a really interesting trigger. The trigger was oriented so it looked like it was pointing backward, but what that did was give you more leverage over the trigger closer to the motor and made it easier to pull. It also had a detente so when you pulled the trigger on, the spring back got weaker, making it easier to keep on. None of these were variable speed and all had to be triggered in tight places.

I thought variable speed was unnecessary. Then Dewalt came out with variable speed and I was hooked, until I got the Makita 9227 and everything changed. It was lighter, the soft start was nice and the D handle took about half a car to get used to. That was my go to machine for years and years, until the Hitachi came along. The Hitachi is lighter yet, starts quicker and is at least as tough as anything I`ve ever had. Still, the new Makita does look really good and even though I`d take that rubber cover off the head in the interest of better cooling before I even put the handle on, I think that might be my next machine. They`ve addressed all the weakness` and the new handle looks like a real improvement to me because anything that makes a machine easier to hold makes it easier to use.

Looks to me like Makita has a winner in this one, but I do have one question: How does the machine sound under load?

Robert

**RaysWay** · 12-06-2014, 08:16 PM

Originally Posted by WhyteWizard

Looks to me like Makita has a winner in this one, but I do have one question: How does the machine sound under load?

Robert

I`m 99% sure I have a video on my computer at the office of this new model running. I`ll check on Monday, if I don`t have it I`ll make one for you.

**WhyteWizard** · 12-07-2014, 01:27 AM

Originally Posted by Vega@Autopia

I`m 99% sure I have a video on my computer at the office of this new model running. I`ll check on Monday, if I don`t have it I`ll make one for you.

I really appreciate that. I hope the video is the machine running under load because the sound changes a lot with some machines. I`d also like to see the spin up time, how soft is the soft start. As I mentioned I like the quicker start of the Hitachi.

Thank you.

Robert

**Paintxpert** · 12-07-2014, 07:57 PM

I have two of these work horses, one in for the cord now. Over the years they really take a beaten. The Maskita as I call them. That machine looks mean and lean, but I just bought two new Flex rotaries, to replace the Makitas. The Flex tools are really superior tools. How much 259.95???

**Paintxpert** · 12-07-2014, 08:00 PM

I agree the soft start of the Makita can be a pain. Your like OK polish already! The Hitachi is a great polisher as well, I did manage to kill it prior to the Makita though. The cord gave in which is the case most times. That or the switch. I killed my Hitachi doing boats. It really wasnt the polishers fault.