Poll: Rotary Owned by Autopians

Brand and Model of Rotary You Own and Use

  • Dewalt 849

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Makita 9227C

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Hitachi SP 18VA

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Porter Cable 7428

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Milwaukee 5460-6

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Metabo PE12-175

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Flex LK603VVB

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Others - Habour Freight etc.

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Total voters
    0
PC 7428 here. Found it on Craigslist, brand new with two backing plates for $60. I think Flex made them for PC, but I might be incorrect (they look identical when side by side).
 
I got a good deal on my dewalt rotary and I like just fine. It would be nice if it were a little lighter, but for $100 (rotary, pads, and backing plates) I guess I can put up with the weight.
 
I have a Metabo...well, at least for the next two days thanks to Eliot Ness (John). :spot He dropped his Metabo off to me last night to try out on a car I'm doing this weekend. I'll let you guys know what I think of it.



Thanks again, John.
 
Anyone's Hitachi getting real warm in the summer? Almost to the point where's not easy to hold from the heat? Find it has a high pitch, not as light as the Makita either.
 
SilvaBimma said:
Anyone's Hitachi getting real warm in the summer? Almost to the point where's not easy to hold from the heat? Find it has a high pitch, not as light as the Makita either.



I've had this issue with my Hitachi and I found that a unit I borrowed would get hot if used too long. My Hitachi has been nothing but problems so now I bought a Makita, although it seems slightly heavier to me.
 
SilvaBimma said:
Anyone's Hitachi getting real warm in the summer? Almost to the point where's not easy to hold from the heat? Find it has a high pitch, not as light as the Makita either.



No problems so far, but I think the Mikita sounds more smooth at lower and higher speeds !
 
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