Which machine to get?

**scubywrxr** · 01-21-2006, 01:00 AM

Hi .. I am considering my first machine to purchase and cannot make my mind up .. do i get a PC, makita 9227 or the makita bo6040 which has the both functions of PC and rotary?

Please help me make the right purchase.

Thanks in advance

**BigAl3** · 01-21-2006, 01:09 AM

get the pc! the rotary takes more skill to use, and not to mention the pc is alot safer and user friendly.

**scubywrxr** · 01-21-2006, 01:21 AM

I was leaning towards the PC, the thing is if i get the Makita Bo6040; which has the dual function; I can start to use the rotary action when I am more skilled or is it better to have two separate machines?

**SVECobraR** · 01-21-2006, 03:55 AM

i`ve never heard of this dual rotary/random orbital, do you have a link?

**imported_Sludge** · 01-21-2006, 05:11 AM

Amazon carries it:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...lance&n=228013

Customer reviews are lukewarm.

**Accumulator** · 01-21-2006, 10:08 AM

I`d go with either the PC or a CYCLO. As best I can tell most people who`ve tried the BO6040 don`t like it.

I`d rather have two separate machines (well, in my case *three*) that do their specific tasks properly and in a user-friendly manner. It`s like having a set of open-end wrenches instead of just a Crescent wrench.

**zippymbr** · 01-21-2006, 10:43 AM

autogeek setts it as well http://www.autogeek.net/bo6040.html

**aaron33** · 01-21-2006, 12:03 PM

He meant fixed rotation. It`s like the rotation movement of the PC, but you can`t stop it by pressing down on the pad like the PC.

**Djmigs** · 01-21-2006, 12:22 PM

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**imported_Neothin** · 01-21-2006, 08:51 PM

I would just get the PC. For all you know, the PC may just be all that your going to need. A rotary isnt really needed unless your working on really bad paints or really hard paints, none of which your rex should be.

**imported_chpsk8** · 01-21-2006, 09:30 PM

I`d start with a PC. A PC will be a great tool to start with, and I bet you`ll end up using it more than a rotary. I started with a rotary, and when I got the PC I parked the rotary unless the task is very challenging. The PC has a great tactile feel to it, the pads are readily available, and it will remove some pretty nasty paint defects.

A rotary is really only used when a lot of heat and speed are needed. Using it at that level is pretty rare. I`m glad I started with a rotary so many years ago, it taught me a lot, but I wouldn`t recommend anyone to start with one. Like I said I parked the rotary, and use the PC exclusivly.

**scubywrxr** · 01-23-2006, 11:15 AM

Thanks so much for the advice guys! I am going with the PC and the Makita rotary (getting it for a very good price!). I will use the PC and keep the rotary in storage until I am experienced enough to use it. My scooby has the softest paint on a car anyways, so I think the PC would be the safest to use on it.

**Asonyexec** · 01-23-2006, 11:23 AM

tough to say but i can relay my story see if it helps you any. Like CHPSK8 I too started with the PC (personal use, i don`t do this as a profession) and after playing with it for about 10 months then subsequently mastering it I moved up to the next level -- a rotary. I bought myself a dewalt rotary which is great.

Personally i believe both a PC and rotary have their proper place in any car nut`s arsenal over the past year that I have had both I have found occassion to use both at one time or another.

Then the addiction begins LOL

Good luck