Need help making a decision

[donbeezy]

The new Mark II has enough power that I`d be surprised if anyone has issues stalling like some users did with the original Rupes 21/15. It has a lot less vibration then the Flex and IME corrects and finishes better. I was running my new Mark II on speed 3 last weekend on a new STi and didn`t have any issues with rotation.

any mark II and g21 video comparison coming up?

[RaskyR1]

any mark II and g21 video comparison coming up?

Probably not anytime soon, but I can give you my $.02.

While the Mark II has more power and is a very, very nice tool, there are many features on the G21 that I still prefer over the new Rupes Mark II. The slow start on the Rupes REALLY drove me nuts after using the BOSS tools the last year, but that`s a user preference as are most the features I like better about the BOSS. (Better ergonomics, instant on, variable speed trigger, quick access brushes, and the nice double shot rubber grips)

I also wish Rupes had ditched the cheap faux carbon plastic head piece that breaks so easily and IMO the speed dial still moves way to easily. That being said, the new speed control is awesome as is very linear and you can detect a change in speed as you move it.

At the end of the day they`re all excellent tools and there is no bad choice. The Mark II has likely found a place in my arsenal now and I look forward to getting the Nano when they become available.

[ShawnF350]

Buy the new Rupes15 mk2.
Where you located Craig? You can try anything I have.
I have a Rupes 15/21/mini
Flex 3401 and Makita 9237 Rotary
I`m in South Jersey.
I like the Rupes machines so much, I was trying to trade the 15/21 + flex for just the 2 new Mach 2s.
Nobody had interest. So I`m just keeping everything.

[Craig_K]

Thanks for the offer ShawnF350, but that`s a bit of a drive for me, I live in New Brunswick Canada lol. The only options to test locally are all rotary or 3401. Lots of great input, the more I think about it the more I think the low vibration levels of the Rupes or G21/15 might be worth it over the flex. Even if that means slightly slower correction speeds.