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I have been on the look out for a good buy on another rotary, after my Dewalt went down and I was using my back-up (also 849). I stumbled across this one earlier this week, and it arrived today via UPS.
Yes !!! A brand new Milwaukee for $100 !!!
I cannot wait to break this baby in !!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MEWN:IT
Wow what a deal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have been thinking about a rotary, and was also thinking about a Milwaukee. I love Milwaukee tools, and in my personal opinion I think they are the best. I was looking at the Milwaukee that goes to 2800 rpm. I am still trying to decide between the 1750 and 2800 models. Both have a dial speed control along with variable speed at the trigger. Let me know how you like yours.
:yeah me too:) saw one at Sears the 2800rpm model and really liked it...just couldn`t justify buying it yet:dunno
Good luck with yours Dean and let us know how you like it:bigups
Don`t those things way 2000lbs?
yeah they are pretty heavy ...what`s your point :lmfaoQuote:
Originally posted by kayel17
Don`t those things way 2000lbs?
have you seen the picture of Clean Dean:dunno ..it`s a toy in his hands:D
I wish I knew you were looking for a rotary. I can get the dewalt 849 from a local guy for a 105 brand new. If anyone is interested let me know.
Yup, and Milwaukee is the mother brand to Makita!
If you are looking for a rotary, look up the Makita group buy we started. I`m hoping Dwayne will seek this out when he gets back.
I have the same model myself, it is a BEAST! I like it though, I think that the added weight can be useful if you know how to work with it.
After you work with this picking up a PC or a makitta is like picking up a toy!
What a deal! I picked up a fairly used one on Ebay for $100 earlier this year and already replaced the brushes @ $31. I should get a ton of use out of it now though.
I am no longer allowed to use ebay, or so says my wife. Ebay and my X-communication to its cult is the reason I`ve found DetailCity. I was seriously addicted.
Clean Dean, you had to go and post your winning bid here in my, thought to be, Ebay refuge!
Damn You Man! I`m gonna fall off the wagon!
eBay, I have had some great success buying used equipment through ebay. About a year ago I purchased:
Mytee Tempo
Dewalt 849
3600 PSI Honda Pressure washer
Varies detailing supplies
all for ...... Are you ready for this .... $500 !!!! The owner of this mobile detailing operation had graduated college and was just looking to move the stuff before he moved on. Well worth the 3 hour trip I made to pick the stuff up !!! :cool
Clean Dean,
Please stop tempting me with Ebay. My addiction sponsor would have words with you if he knew you were using you`re peer presure on me. Now I`m gonna have to go detail my wifes car to keep my mind off of Ebay. Seriously, I`m getting the erge to do a concours detail so the whole day will be consumed.
I used the Milwaulkee on a Silver 1995 BMW 5-series, and a Burgandy 1989 Mercedes Benz 560 SEC. I found that the machine is a bit heavier than the Dewalt 849, but the motor is so smooth and powerful. I did some serious cutting on the SEC and found that the 5460 is a pleasure to work with on the horizontal panals. I did see a bit of a difference working on the verticle panals with the Dewalt being a bit easier to manuver. This could be due to the fact that I have been using the 849 since the year 2000 and I have just grown acustom to that model. I also immediately removed the side handle on the 849 and learned to guide that buffer by gripping the top of the buffer and I feel that this gives me better control than the side handle. Overall the Milwaulkee seems like a great machine, and a friend of mine who details boats in Long Island NY has already offered to swap me my new 5460 for a brand new Makita. I think I`ll try the Makita for a day before I make my decision.
I have so many ebay stories !!! Both as a buyer and seller !!! I love ebay, and have really negociated some incredible deals through ebay. I estimate 50% of my equipment has been purchased through ebay.
probegt : I am looking to buy the DW 849, if you can give me some details I would be interested.