Originally Posted by
Stokdgs
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Congrats on getting Rotary Power !
The extensions are good to have.. The longer they get, the harder it is to control the machine on the spot.. Have to keep it absolutely flat on the spot..
I have always had an extension on my Makita that is about 1-1/2 inches in length, not counting the threaded ends, and it gets me anywhere I need to go with any size backing plate down to the little 1" size backing plate..
The thing that you have to always remember when using any Extension, is that you have to really watch it, and make sure the extension does not touch anything or it will damage it...
When the first Flex Rotary machines came out, way, way, back, everyone wanted one, they were smaller and lighter, etc... I bought one just to have it for back up, and it was nice, but small, made a lot of gear noise, and I really didn`t like it all that much.. It also did not spin up to 3,000 rpm which I find is perfect for getting as much water out of pads after you rinse them...
Finally decided that the additional heft and weight of the Makita was still better for me in terms of additional weight when you need it to correct those bad places fast, plenty of power, very easy on brushes, and never breaks or has an issue..
And the price, compared to all these newer, machines, - wow, what a savings...
Good luck with your project here !
Dan F
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