Anyone interested in Metabos?

Poorboy

Poorboy

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I've begun discussions directly with Metabo about carrying their polisher, but before I move forward I was curious as to who would have any interest:idea
 
Stephan, I think he wants to know who would buy one.
I've got one and it's OK. It's light but the on/off switch is goofy and it's not variable speed and if you use the side handle it's in an awkward to use.
 
vwgtivw said:
Stephan, I think he wants to know who would buy one.
I've got one and it's OK. It's light but the on/off switch is goofy and it's not variable speed and if you use the side handle it's in an awkward to use.
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thats what I meant I would buy one...

What do you mean its not variable speed? Do you mean it just has set speeds and no in between or only one speed? I thought they were supposed to be like one of the best rotary polishers out there...I like the fact that they are light and I liked the first speed setting on it is like 700 rpm as opposed to mine which is 1000 and mine is heavy...
 
Stephan said:
thats what I meant I would buy one...

What do you mean its not variable speed? Do you mean it just has set speeds and no in between or only one speed? I thought they were supposed to be like one of the best rotary polishers out there...I like the fact that they are light and I liked the first speed setting on it is like 700 rpm as opposed to mine which is 1000 and mine is heavy...
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It's definitely variable speed and does start at 700 and goes up to 2200 (1-6) ... it's light weight and has a very comfortable handle, it also comes with a 3 year warranty and is super stable and quiet.
It also comes with an extention and knuckle guard.
The on/ off is a little awkward but one thing that they just added to these machines was a safety off..if you happen to lose power or unplug it while on, it will not start again until you turn it off and then on again ..no surprises ;)
 
I picked one up a few weeks ago for 209 shipped. They've gone up to 239+shipping where I bought it from though. I might have to rifle through my box. I didn't see an extension, just the knuckle guard.

I will echo Poorboy's statement about it being variable speed. It most certainly is.
 
Mindflux said:
I picked one up a few weeks ago for 209 shipped. They've gone up to 239+shipping where I bought it from though. I might have to rifle through my box. I didn't see an extension, just the knuckle guard.
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maybe the extension he just means the side handle...
 
vwgtivw said:
Mine the switch is either on or off and it has a dial for different speeds,but the there is no variable trigger like a DeWalt or a Makita.
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But the dial is variable. Your speed increases as you dial it up or down, not just when you reach a number (1 to 2, for instance).
 
Mindflux said:
But the dial is variable. Your speed increases as you dial it up or down, not just when you reach a number (1 to 2, for instance).
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Thats what I wanted to know...thanks!!!

My problem is the PC 7428 I have while it has never broken, unlike my Flex thankyou is just heavy, while 3 pounds is not alot of difference, when your holding it for a few hours that makes a difference...
 
Does the Metabo have the soft start? Without a variable trigger I would think it must have a soft start? Does any one know for sure?
 
cwcad said:
Does the Metabo have the soft start? Without a variable trigger I would think it must have a soft start? Does any one know for sure?
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What do you define soft start as? When I flip on the metabo it just starts ramping up to the set speed.
 
Mindflux said:
What do you define soft start as? When I flip on the metabo it just starts ramping up to the set speed.
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Soft start is where you depress the trigger and nothing happens momentarily and then it starts. I hated it at first, but now I use that split second to ensure I have turned the speed back down..which I have forgotten to do on occasion.
 
richy said:
Soft start is where you depress the trigger and nothing happens momentarily and then it starts. I hated it at first, but now I use that split second to ensure I have turned the speed back down..which I have forgotten to do on occasion.
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I do not believe the Metabo has soft start. I can fire mine up tonight to be doubly sure.
 
From the last time I used my Metabo (been months) I seem to recall that it does have a reduced power start. It ramps up to speed and definitely takes a little bit of getting used to.
 
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