The Rupes BIGFOOT LHR 21E is heading to the USA!!!

[Junebug]

Yeah, I paid about the same for the Flex too Bob, and then discovered I DIDN"T like it even though for that amount of $$ I sure as hell tried. I ended up trading it to Mr. Helme for his Cyclo.

[Paul Sparks]

As I have mentioned on fb , I got a chance to wrap my hands around a LHR 21E this weekend thanks to Chris Dasher ( PorscheGuy 997 ). IMO this machine outperformed the Flex 3401 with which I have had limited experience. The Rupes was extremely smooth and fairly quiet. I found plenty of power from the 3 setting and on up.It was easy to handle and took very little effort to go in any desired direction.The front of the machine didn`t heat up like the Flex does on the nose where I rested my hand. Next on my list is to try the smaller 15 model later this week. If it performs anything like it`s big brother, It will be hard to decide between the two.

[Legacy]

I remember paying $ 369.00 plus shipping over THREE years ago for mine.

AG price today on the 3401 is $329.00.

[PorscheGuy997]

AG price today on the 3401 is $329.00.

For the amount of time the Rupes 21 saves me, I would gladly pay more.



The Rupes worked great in every application (cutting to finishing) and is very easy to handle. The only problem is that I want a 3" Rupes now...

As I have mentioned on fb , I got a chance to wrap my hands around a LHR 21E this weekend thanks to Chris Dasher ( PorscheGuy997 ). IMO this machine outperformed the Flex 3401 with which I have had limited experience. The Rupes was extremely smooth and fairly quiet. I found plenty of power from the 3 setting and on up.It was easy to handle and took very little effort to go in any desired direction.The front of the machine didn`t heat up like the Flex does on the nose where I rested my hand. Next on my list is to try the smaller 15 model later this week. If it performs anything like it`s big brother, It will be hard to decide between the two.

Thanks for making it down this weekend and helping out so much! I`ll buy you a drink in Detroit...

[C. Charles Hahn]

For the amount of time the Rupes 21 saves me, I would gladly pay more.

Bingo. When you really look at it, the Rupes 15 is only $20 more than a Flex, and the Rupes 21 is only $70 more, and that difference pays for itself VERY quickly.



I haven`t sold my 3401 yet, but I might as well since it`s just sitting in a bag on the shelf and has been for over a year now. Almost don`t even need the Dynabrade anymore, either.

[mikenap]

Bingo. When you really look at it, the Rupes 15 is only $20 more than a Flex, and the Rupes 21 is only $70 more, and that difference pays for itself VERY quickly.



I haven`t sold my 3401 yet, but I might as well since it`s just sitting in a bag on the shelf and has been for over a year now. Almost don`t even need the Dynabrade anymore, either.

I sold my Flex when I got my Dynabrade, but now that I`ve got the Rupes I`m considering letting the Dynabrade go too.

[Superior Shine]

I just ordered the RHR21E, the right handed version.

[Kevin Brown]

I just ordered the RHR21E, the right handed version.

I`m sticking with the left handed version, but ordered its reverse rotation cousin.



Should be just the ticket to Flex users are on the fence about "switching back".



It`s Reverse Rotation but Not Forced: RRLHR21ESNF.

[Legacy]

I`m sticking with the left handed version, but ordered its reverse rotation cousin.



Should be just the ticket to Flex users are on the fence about "switching back".



It`s Reverse Rotation but Not Forced: RRLHR21ESNF.

There are right and left handed versions? Why?

[C. Charles Hahn]

There are right and left handed versions? Why?

He`s just kidding

[Jon@APAD]

I think I was sent the left handed version Kevin...can you send out a right handed one asap! :high5:

[Legacy]

He`s just kidding

Thanks, thought they might have a gas powered Rupes.

[Fildor]

Kevin, just a thought on the Rupes. Does anybody change the electrical cord and plug on the Rupes.. Seems to me like it very rigid and doesn`t have the suppleness of comparable cords on all others.

[CMJ's DTL PZN]

[quote name=`Kevin Brown`]You can change the backing plate on the LHR 21ES from a 6" to a 5".

Rupes also makes the BigFoot LHR 15ES, which is virtually identical to the LHR 21ES.



LHR15 ES:

• 5" backing plate

• 15mm-diameter orbit

• 5,000 RPM/OPM maximum speed

• $349 approximate



LHR21 ES

• 6" backing plate

• 21mm-diameter orbit

• 4,200 RPM/OPM maximum speed

• $394 approximate



Keep in mind that when you drop backing plate diameter, you are essentially shrinking the "platform" size.



Kevin can you clarify what you mean by platform size? I understand you cover more ground with a 6" pad, but isnt the main advantage the 21mm orbit compared to smaller orbits? Would having a 5" backing plate with 21mm out perform other 5" set ups including LHR15? Or am I not understanding this correctly?



I currently have the Flex 3401 with both backing plates and use 5" plates on my Griots,PC also. Just looking for clarification as I want to add the Rupes or rather replace other polishers with the Rupes if its that versatile.

[C. Charles Hahn]

Kevin can you clarify what you mean by platform size? I understand you cover more ground with a 6" pad, but isnt the main advantage the 21mm orbit compared to smaller orbits? Would having a 5" backing plate with 21mm out perform other 5" set ups including LHR15? Or am I not understanding this correctly?



I currently have the Flex 3401 with both backing plates and use 5" plates on my Griots,PC also. Just looking for clarification as I want to add the Rupes or rather replace other polishers with the Rupes if its that versatile.

In a word, yes. The LHR21 with a 5" backing plate should cut faster (assuming this is what you meant by out-perform) than an LHR15 with the 5" backing plate, because of its larger stroke.