David B I am calling you out...

a.k.a. Patrick said:
My only complaint with the 7336/7424 was that it didnt have a #7 and #8 on the dial.
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Now that reminded me of dials on amps that go to 11 and gave me an idea. My G100 is now not going just to 6, not even 7 or 8, it is going to 69. Sharpie is all it took.
 
DavidB said:
I'm looking at a second machine design that is a dual-mode system with a pistol grip and a 6 AMP motor. I looked at the Makita system and it is far too complex. I'm looking for a locking head that is less complicated so I can keep the cost under $200. My feeling is that a dual mode system over $200 simply won't sell.
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I agree, I think $200 is pretty much the limit when you can purchase an inexpensive rotary for $50-$100. Have you ever looked at the Ridgid sander that Home Depot sells? It has dual sized RO patterns and a 10,000 opm range.
 
David when you get a chance can you please address my pad question? Your answer will help me to decide if I should purchase more pads now or wait.
 
WilliamHBonney said:
David when you get a chance can you please address my pad question? Your answer will help me to decide if I should purchase more pads now or wait.
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+1 on this. I did a search on Autopia and found nothing. A Google search showed that PUR (polyurethane reactive) glue is being used on book bindings, but I didn't find anything about pads. Is there a pad currently out there with a PUR glued backing or will this be a new offering?



Maybe you're still in the testing mode with pads and backing plates and can't address this yet?
 
There are two basic types of glue systems being used on foam pads (that I know about):



Polyurethane Reactive (PUR)

Heat Activated



The PUR glue process bonds the Velcro to an entire sheet of foam in the foam manufacturing process, whereas the heat activated glue backings are applied by a press (the glue is already on the Velcro disk, heated and pressed on).



In general, the PUR glue process is stronger that heat activated and holds up better to washing and is not effected by polish saturation. I'm not going to point out who uses what. You can look at a pad and figure it out... is it a disk, or does the Velcro cover the entire back of the pad?
 
Sounds interesting. How about making a 220V CE model of this one? Cyclo has one, and it can't be too difficult because many similar machines are available as both 220V and 110V.
 
Definitely interested. I have both the PC and Cyclo and while I like the extra power of the Cyclo, there are definitely areas of many cars that it can be awkward to use, especially on the front and back bumper areas. Having a more powerful PC to address the areas I can't get into the Cyclo with would be great.
 
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a great thread this... Mark77 beat me to the $64 question...



what are the chances of a 220-240Volt version of this RO getting put onto the market? I reckon she'd be real popular... :2thumbs:



Here in Australia / New Zealand we have the same voltage as Europe but use a 2 or 3 prong plug rather than their 2 pin plug.



Many appliances that originate from Europe & sold here come with the European plug & have an adaptor included with our plug option. I'm quite certain you may only need one model to suit the 220 - 240Volt markets out there.



I hope you do release one as I would buy 1 or 2 for myself... No doubt at all...
 
David,



I also hope that the unit will be 110-240v compatible for either sale in the United Kingdom and other markets or avalible for import with out the expense and inconvienance of extra converters and cables.



It looks like a great a product, im VERY intreasted!!



Geoff
 
wannafbody said:
I agree, I think $200 is pretty much the limit when you can purchase an inexpensive rotary for $50-$100. Have you ever looked at the Ridgid sander that Home Depot sells? It has dual sized RO patterns and a 10,000 opm range.
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Exactly what I was thinking.

Should be a decent system to try to copy as the Ridgid

is a rebadged Metabo.
 
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