Metabo Rotary

[Shaun Carollo]

While searching for the cheapest place to get a Metabo I came across this site and thought you guys might want to know about, http://www.toolfetch.com/tools/PE12-175.html?op=eq $251.85 Shipped (to my door,) a lot less then everywhere else.

I will definitly be buying one of these in the spring, especially since Metabo just increased there warranty from 1 to 3 years at no extra charge.
http://www.metabo.com/XXL_warranty.2930.0.html

-Shaun

So who wants to buy my Makita?

[wifehatescar]

When you get it let me try it out! (seriously, send me a PM )

[Brenton]

What`s the deal with Matabo? Why`s it good, compared with Makita or DW?

[joe.p]

pei if you like you can do a search on the meatabo rotary, i seen some reviews while doing a search on rotary`s. hope this will help :search

i did an edit so i can use the new smiley lol.

[Shaun Carollo]

Wifehatescar - As long as you drive to me you can test it out all day long.

It`s gonna be weird adjusting to the PC like switch and speed dial, but I think it will be worth it when you factor in that it is HALF the weight of my 9227C.

PEIDetail - Weight is the biggest factor, and for me, the three year warranty is also a plus.

[Brenton]

Weight can make a big diff to weariness for pros.
Hope it doesn`t work like amps--lighter is weaker. The switch seems ridiculous.
I`d love to switch down below a 1000rpm, but I love my DW849.

[Miami_Sunset]

What`s the deal with Matabo? Why`s it good, compared with Makita or DW?

I honestly think that the Makita is what you shoud go for. Everyone knows that anything that say`s Makita, Dewalt, Metabo, Hitachi, Snap-On etc.. will last a while. Rotaries just do one thing "ROTATE" There is noe better rotary over the other. It is like Natty`s Blue V.S Souveran depending on how your prep is it will look good anyway. You can use the same analogy with the rotary. But I do understand that weight is a factor but not one to use as a selling point. I persoanlly believe you need a little weight and balance to use the rotary. having something that is light weight just does`nt feel right for a :bb: 6`3 240 lbs. Dude like me. The MAKITA offers the best of both worlds.

[GregCavi]

havnt used the metabo but the makita is a great machine and I love it! Its worth checking out!

Greg

[probegt]

At a little over 5 pound it is light and 3 years is probably the best warranty out there, but what other features makes it better than others. At that price, why do you want one instead of the others mentioned. i can get 3 849s for that price. Just curious.

[Coastal Eddie]

I`ve used Metabo`s Rotary and liked it alot. I own a Dewalt, and a Makita, but my favorite rotary is a 15 year old Black & Decker variable that nobody in my crew touches but me. I agree with PEI that the 700rpm setting is attractive, but I don`t need another machine right now. I thought they had the new Metabo`s weighing under 5 lbs but guess I was wrong.

[Brenton]

My dream machine:
DW849 handle, response, power, trigger lock, and durability
Makita dial with 849 notches, closer to Makita weight (from what I recall, a lb or so lighter)
500-3000 rpm settings
Cordless, Cordless, Cordless
Free pads for life

[mgm2003]

I have a DW849 and Metabo. Here are my top (few) pro`s & con`s for each machine (IMO).


DW Pro`s
: Trigger & Speed Dial -Great location.
: Durability & Torque (This can be a finesse machine or a beast)
: Comfort

DW Con`s
: Heavy (especially on the verticals)
: Noise
: If you`re used to a PC, it will kick like a bronco until you achieve balance.


Metabo Pro`s
: Weight/Balance/Low Noise. It feels and behaves like a quality tool.

: Easy transition from a DA -very well balanced and forgiving. If you want to move from a PC to a rotary, this is the sweet spot. My neighbor is a PC only man, and he`s tried the metabo a few times and LOVES it.

: 700 RPM start up speed (low)



Metabo Con`s
: No trigger control
: Speed setting is in the rear (out of sight)
: Cost
: The Metabo doesn`t have the weight/torque of the DW -but I`m not convinced that it`s needed. (This is actually swinging towards a feature after several uses)

The top 2 Metabo con`s that I listed are an adjustment if you`ve grown up on a DW or Mikata. If not, you will be VERY HAPPY with a metabo.

[scottabi]

Allprotools.com $238.xx shipped to my door

[Detail_Geek]

recently i tried a makita & im in love . I have been detailing for a while & im convienced that both the Makita & the Metabo are top choices.

[Shaun Carollo]

Thank you all for responding. I think I am going to wait until spring time and purchase then, with a review shortly after.

Thanks,
Shaun