Snap-On (bluepoint) Rotary

**Hines** · 12-12-2005, 06:32 PM

did a search but couldnt find anything on it. has anyone tried out the snap-on made bluepoint rotary polisher???

heres a link, http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog

im wanting a nice rotary an was looking at the makita until a friend at work took me on the snapon truck. figured i would check around.

thanks in advance for any info.

**C. Charles Hahn** · 12-12-2005, 07:09 PM

Whoa.... for $289 I`d sooner buy a Metabo from TOL. Honestly, I don`t think that Snap-On unit looks much better (if even as good as) than the Makita. That much extra money doesn`t justify that particular machine; the Metabo would be a better choice in that price range.

**kempie** · 12-12-2005, 07:26 PM

Makita is a 10 amp. unit and weight is appx. 1/2 lbs. less. If this is for recreation it shouldnt make any difference. If its everyday use the Makita seems better.

I use a rotary about 3 times a year so I can get by w/an ebay special spinning the pads. Strickly recreation for me so weight and reliability are not prime concerns.

**3Dog** · 12-12-2005, 08:51 PM

It looks like the older Metabo except blue.

**rollman** · 12-13-2005, 05:06 PM

You could buy a Dewalt or Makita for much less . Both are quality machines. :buffing:

**Porkanbeans** · 12-13-2005, 05:15 PM

From what I have heard, most Snap-On power tools are ridiculously overpriced re-badges of mass produced tools. Go Makita or Dewalt. Both are great, proven, and have reasonable prices.

**imported_Neothin** · 12-13-2005, 05:16 PM

I`ve done some browsing around on the net recently and I came up with www.coastaltool.com A makita rotary is $169 plus shipping. Included is the handle, a tool bag, plus the two pads. Also you qualify for a 25 dollar gas card from shell because you spent more than $150 on makita items. I would think that that is a better deal than the snap-on.

**Miami_vice** · 12-13-2005, 05:30 PM

Originally Posted by Neothin

I`ve done some browsing around on the net recently and I came up with www.coastaltool.com A makita rotary is $169 plus shipping. Included is the handle, a tool bag, plus the two pads. Also you qualify for a 25 dollar gas card from shell because you spent more than $150 on makita items. I would think that that is a better deal than the snap-on.

yes it is a good deal. I bought My brand New makita @ Ebay for 150$ SHipped.

**Hines** · 12-14-2005, 06:46 AM

Originally Posted by Neothin

I`ve done some browsing around on the net recently and I came up with www.coastaltool.com A makita rotary is $169 plus shipping. Included is the handle, a tool bag, plus the two pads. Also you qualify for a 25 dollar gas card from shell because you spent more than $150 on makita items. I would think that that is a better deal than the snap-on.

Most definately!!!, thanks guys. sounds like ill be getting the mikita

. and i know what you guys mean about the snapon tools, im a craftsman guy but i know alot of guys that buy the snapon line, all in all there nice tools, but i think craftsman is a better bang for the buck.

and i think the makita will make me happy