buffer choice....

[ckho]

i am going to buy a random orbital buffer, however i can't get PC in my country, any best alternative for PC?

 

[imported_vindaloo]

import one there is no alternative

 

[togwt]

:wavey



Welcome to Autopia



As you will see it’s a ‘very user friendly’ place, the people on this forum are very knowledgeable, and there is representation in UK, US, as well many other countries.



With a little more info on location I'm sure there is someone who's 'been there, done that' and will be able to help you...





Experience unshared; is knowledge wasted…/



~ justadumbarchitect * so i question everything *

 

[CRXSi90]

Actually, I was at a tool store this past weekend and noticed a Bosch tool with a 5" or 6"velcro plate that bragged a 3/16 (I think) orbit and opperation from 4,500-12,000. Those speeds are fine, when polishing, I'd rarely go below setting 5 on my PC (maybe 5500 opm) If I recall correctly, that orbit size is similar to the porter cable's. It was ~$90. The bad thing about not getting a Porter Cable tool is that it isn't a Porter Cable. The counterweight can't be changed to my knowledge and it really doesn't seem like such a maintaniance friendly tool. There is also a bosch model which apparently will orbit and/or rotate. Seems like a killer machine, but it is also expensive.

Here's a link to most of what I'm talking about. http://www.boschtools.com/Tools+and...uct_list.htm?link=product&item_group_id=10311

HTH,

Kevin

 

[ckho]

my country is Malaysia. import will kill me, so i want to buy locally.



any other choice? Dewalt?Bosch? Black & Decker?

 

[Lowejackson]

Also have a look at the Makita BO6070 (BO7060?)

 

[tnoy66]

Makita BO6040

 

[imported_Intel486]

DeWalt has a very good DA, model DW443 I believe.

Yep, that's it. It's what I use. Works great.

 

[ckho]

i heard that DW443 produce lots of vibration and make you fatigue, is it true?

 

[ckho]

so, what do you guys recommend?

 

[ckho]

any?

 

[tnoy66]

I can't recommend one as I haven't got one myself, but have you looked at the other models mentioned above??



I would suggest finding out what models are available in your country first. Then provide weblinks so experienced Random Orbital users can then say either, 'that looks ok', or 'don't even think about using that'.



Try to narrow it down first to just a few models, but at the end of the day the decision will have to be yours.

 

[ckho]

as i know, Dewalt DW443 and any type of Bosch orbital sander are available in my country.

 

[Corey Bit Spank]

:down to dewalt. Every DeWalt tool we have owned has broken within 5 years, with medium use.

 

[Sci-Fi]

Bosch 1250DEVS is their new 6" random orbit polisher/sander and includes a hook and loop backing pad.

http://www.boschtools.com/Tools+and+Accessories/Tools/prod_detail.htm?item_no=1250DEVS



The turbo mode is an interesting feature.

Don't know anybody that has used one for polishing cars. The price is twice what a PC costs.

 

[ckho]

ok thanx.

i will try to search around.



anyway, is the hook and loop backing system same for all buffer?