Need help picking a new DA

**TGWAW** · 01-22-2011, 03:13 AM

Ok so i figured its about time to upgrade my equipment. I have used my northern rotary for a year now and its screaming pretty bad so i ordered a Makita rotary. I also decided that while im at it i may as well get a new DA while im at it since mine weighs about as much as a house and looks like its as old as i am (ill post pics later its funny). Only prob is there is so many out there. I have narrowed it down to 3 in my price range since i really want the flex but i can`t afford it.
The PC:
Porter cable 7424xp, 7424xp, Porter Cable 7424XP Dual Action Polisher, Porter Cable polisher, car polisher, buffer, sander-polisher
The Meg`s
Meguiar`s G110V2 Dual-Action Machine Polisher
Or the Griot`s
Griot`s Garage 6" Random Orbital Buffer

I am leaning towards the griot`s because i keep reading good things about them but i hear alot of good things about the PC also. Can you guys give me some suggestions.

**Bunky** · 01-22-2011, 07:34 AM

I have a Flex and a UDM 1.0 (a DA that was available for a couple yrs)

When my DA croaks, I would likely buy the Griot`s. Everyone reports it has more power so it corrects faster (some claim it is about Flex like) however I do want to use one to assess noise/vibration.

What is your criteria:

1. reliability - lean toward Porter Cable

2. pure power - Griots

3. Warranty - Griots has a satisfaction guarantee. I think there is some fine print regard the polisher

4. ease of use = I have not used either

5. minimal noise/vibration - I have not used either. This is important to me since my UDM can be numbing at times due to vibrations. (The Flex just works your muscles to control it)

**JaredPointer** · 01-22-2011, 07:35 AM

If it were me, I would go with the Griot`s in that group.

**TGWAW** · 01-22-2011, 07:37 AM

the Griot`s seems to be the best deal specially since i can get 10% off also

being a gear head i more of a pure power sort of guy but warrenty is also important.

**mrclean81** · 01-22-2011, 11:33 AM

I run both the Griots 3 and 6 inch machine. I LOVE them both. The 6 inch blows a PC out of the water as for power and speed. It does vibrate but it`s not bad. They are cheaper than a PC, they are more powerful, and have a lifetime warrantee. My first one was a lemon and they stood behind it 100% no questions asked. They are great machines and I highly recommend them.

**gdal** · 01-23-2011, 12:19 PM

I own a Griots and a PC XP and both are great units. I prefer the Griots though. You can`t beat the warranty.

**TGWAW** · 01-24-2011, 03:44 AM

Yeah if i can ever get time im gonna order the griot`s i have read nothing but good things and i can get it for around 90 bux

**Merlin** · 02-03-2011, 03:22 PM

I have both...

Griots has more power and has an excellent warranty.
PC7424XP I feel vibrates less & finishes a little nicer.

IMHO
If you want to make shorter works of swirls then go Griot`s
If you are more interested in jeweling then I prefer the PC.

You can`t go wrong with either one.

**Kitoy22** · 09-04-2011, 12:46 AM

Hi everyone

! I am from the Philippines and I recently purchased GG6 which is rated 850watts at 110 volts. What can you guys suggest on what would be the ideal wattage of step down transformer for this machine? Thanks!