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    Re: Griots G9

    Quote Originally Posted by Accumulator View Post
    Note that Mike Lambert doesn`t even run his GG6 at top speed. I myself wonder why they would set units up with "speeds you shouldn`t use" (yeah, yeah..I can guess at least a few marketing-related reasons), but IMO it sounds like a swell unit regardless of that (and the detachable cord), might perfectly fulfill the needs of most users.

    Oh, and on that cord, I`m not so much worried about it coming undone under stress but rather that the connection might wear over time. Cords oughta last forever IMO (as the one on my oldest Cyclo probably will). If people find it a Feature, then OK!, lots of things do/don`t matter to different people

    EDIT: Ya know...if I didn`t already have a crazy number of polishers (let alone for a guy who seldom polishes ), I`d probably want one of these GG9 things myself. Though I`d *have* to have something in the 3" range..shame it can`t accommodate that (but I bet somebody will figure out a hack for it).
    I mentioned above that my old Milwaukee rotary had this feature. We ran them in a production shop 10-12 hrs a day, 6-7 days a week and never had as issue/failure with the disconnect. However, when the cords themselves wore out from twisting over time it made for a VERY simple cord replacement!

    As long as Griot`s did their homework on it I don`t imagine it will be an issue.
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    Re: Griots G9

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    Re: Griots G9

    Quote Originally Posted by Loach View Post
    $150 price seems great compared to some other options
    +1. They`re gonna sell a ton of these at that price.
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    Re: Griots G9

    I’m eager to hear more about the longevity of this new cord design. I’m also assuming this machine will have a lifetime warranty? Personally, the cord was a huge detractor for me with prior models. I’ve literally returned more than 20 prior polishers only because the cord wore out. Major inconvenience for me and my business. If this is the real deal, I’ll be ordering 10 machines very soon.
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    Same lifetime warranty as the GG6 it replaces.

    The cord is also a chemically resistant rubber as well, so it’s supposed to remain more flexible.

    The 25 foot cord option will be a larger gauge than the 10 foot cord, as you’d hope for a longer power tool cord. 👍
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    Re: Griots G9

    Quote Originally Posted by RaskyR1 View Post
    I mentioned above that my old Milwaukee rotary had this feature. ..and never had as issue/failure with the disconnect. .. I don`t imagine it will be an issue.
    OK, and that`s interesting about the Milwaukee; the ones I ran did *not* have that (gee, I`m dating myself again ).

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    $150`s a good price for a name brand machine. I want(ed) one, until I remembered when my G15 was stolen, so were all my pads. I "need" 4 of each pad. So there goes another $150 lol. I`ll definitely have my eye on this when I have 3 bills to drop.

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    Re: Griots G9

    Quote Originally Posted by Coatings=crack View Post
    Looks nice. Great features and if anything like the boss 15 it’ll be smooth and quiet. I too was hoping for a mini polisher or a coating.


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    I wouldn`t say the Boss 15 quiet w/ the gear wine they make, but is smooth & has awesome ergonomics....

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    All food here. Just trying to amp up my shine and protection .

    Glad to see you back posting.

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    Quote Originally Posted by felixthecat View Post
    I wouldn`t say the Boss 15 quiet w/ the gear wine they make, but is smooth & has awesome ergonomics....
    Compared to gg6. Like a 4banger to a diesel truck. I’ve heard a Rupes and not much quieter... haven’t seen or touched a flex yet


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    Making room in my tool cabinet....probably getting rid of my Torx .
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    Re: Griots G9

    Recieved mine and did a quick polish on wifes Escape. Easy polisher to use for this senior driveway detailer. The only other polisher I have now is a Adams mini which is all I need to take care of our 2 cars.
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