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MrAP

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7" VARIABLE SPEED POLISHER/SANDER

* Aluminum die cast handle for extra rigidty

* High impact PVC housing

* All ball bearing construction for smooth operation

* Versatile 300-3000 RPM range for polishing and sanding

* Spindle lock for easy pad changes

* Universal 5/8''-11TPI spindle

* Comes with 7'' hook and loop backing pad, foam pad, 60 and 240 grit sanding discs, terry towel, polishing bonnet

* 120V motor, 60 Hz, 9.8 amps

ITEM 92623



Would this be good as a very occasional use rotary?



Thanks in advance.
 
That's a pretty nice looking polisher for occasional use. You should get a flexible velcro backing plate to attach foam pads to. I have an 11 amp one that's similar and it works great.
 
wannafbody said:
That's a pretty nice looking polisher for occasional use. You should get a flexible velcro backing plate to attach foam pads to. I have an 11 amp one that's similar and it works great.
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Cool! Good to hear you have a similar one and it works well.



About the backing plate, does the "hook and loop backing pad" that comes with it not work?



Thanks.
 
MrAP said:
......About the backing plate, does the "hook and loop backing pad" that comes with it not work?.....
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It's not a very good BP that comes with it. For the price those are hard to beat for occasional use. What it lacks is an accurate electronic speed control, the power of a more expensive rotary, and variable speed trigger control. Those are all issues that are easy to work around and as long as you realize that you'll be fine. I picked one up last year on sale for $19.99 locally, I just couldn't pass it up at that price to have as a back-up if needed, so if you have a HF store near by you might want to check the in-store price.
 
Thanks for the reply! $19.97 is the reason I was looking at it too. That and the fact I've spent over three hours on the swirls on this door and I'm getting nowhere :(



Are the electronic speed control and the variable trigger speed control important?



I think I'm somewhat okay with the lesser power since it will be less easy to cause damage, but it will still correct swirls and medium scratches?
 
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