thinking about a cheap rotary

**ggk** · 12-20-2007, 07:51 AM

thinking about a cheapo rotary.

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that has a 300 to 3000 range

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or this one that has lcd but only goes down to 1000rpm.

leaning toward the more versitile one and it is also cheaper $25

**gmblack3** · 12-20-2007, 08:11 AM

I hear that Home Depot is clearing out a milwaukee rotary for $99. I think it weighs the most out of any rotary.

**imported_smprince1** · 12-20-2007, 09:41 AM

I`m not telling you what to do, just sharing my experience....

I bought a cheap rotary to start. The speed control would not hold constant speed under varying load, there was no soft start or feather trigger control. It was cheap, but it wasn`t adequate to do the job. Soon I sold it for half of what I paid for it and bought one that could do the job.

**jshillin** · 12-20-2007, 10:07 AM

Check this thread out:

http://autopia.org/forum/good-deals/...ghlight=makita

**imported_slicknickis3** · 12-20-2007, 11:38 AM

I just bought a Brand New Makita 9227c for $190 shipped off of ebay.

Great machine, with soft start, holds speed under any load and not to mention alot lighter than the DeWalt and Milwaukee!

**elitemobile** · 12-20-2007, 12:36 PM

If there is a pep boys in your town or i think walmart might even carry them....look for a Vector rotary. I think i purchased one a while back for 30 or 40 bucks. Fairly light and a good machine (taking the price in account). Mine lasted me for 2+ years and recently sold it and as far as i know its still going. As of now i have an hitachi and would personally never look back but then again it was 5 times the cost.

**Showroom Shine** · 12-20-2007, 01:47 PM

You get what you pay for!

If you want to buy a rotory or anything for that matter, cheap is not always the best way to go. Don`t get me wrong. I have cut the corner too. Sometimes it worked out sometimes not. But for a rotory that you are planning to use on your vehicle and clients.

If at all possible buy a quality product. I suggest the new Flex Buffer. You will not be disappointed.:think2 If you still desire to save on expences go to Harbor Freight, they usually have inexpensive buffers.

**ggk** · 12-20-2007, 04:15 PM

i really dont need a rotary right now. i was just thinking about one cause i am going to wetsand my car in a few weeks and i dont think a pc will cut it lol.

**SpoiledMan** · 12-20-2007, 05:53 PM

From what you just posted you *do* need a rotary.

**2KLS1** · 12-20-2007, 08:08 PM

I just got a flyer in the mail from Harbor Freight, you can get the 92623-2VGA model for $19.78 with the supplied coupon right now. Coupon is good til the 14th of next month.

**proudpoppa** · 12-20-2007, 08:43 PM

Be wary of the harbor freight if you plan to use it long term. I have had a couple because my boss thought we couldn`t go wrong with a cheap rotary. I would steer clear of it and just pony up the dough for something like a makita or dewalt, but if your only gonna use it once it may be alright.

**Al Buff** · 12-20-2007, 09:32 PM

Originally Posted by elitemobile

If there is a pep boys in your town or i think walmart might even carry them....look for a Vector rotary. I think i purchased one a while back for 30 or 40 bucks. Fairly light and a good machine (taking the price in account). Mine lasted me for 2+ years and recently sold it and as far as i know its still going. As of now i have an hitachi and would personally never look back but then again it was 5 times the cost.

i have 3 vectors with all blown brushes.. they sure dont last long if your constantly using them (a year about), but i think it will last 2-3 years if you dont use it all day long like me.

brushes are a big pain in the *** to find for these and about $6 a set. its a nice buffer that does the job, but when they all go out again (i replaced the brushes on all three of them), im planning on purchasing a dynabrade.

**ggk** · 12-20-2007, 10:31 PM

h3ll at 10 bucks i can get a cheapo and use it to my needs then if it breaks return it.

i am still thinkg about a makita but if i were to buy one i wouldnt want a really heavy one.

**wannafbody** · 12-20-2007, 10:41 PM

The Milwaukee is heavy

**simracer** · 12-27-2007, 08:07 PM

Just came back from Harbor Freight and saw they had an "electronic" 7" polisher. It touts an LCD readout and a "soft start" feature. In the store it`s $54.99, but online, it looks like it`s $39.99.

Interesting...