spree17, sorry it takes me a long time to get back to replies, I don`t do Autopia too often. The Harbor freight rotary is just that ....a variable speed rotary. It will do anything the more expensive models will do for the most part. By that I mean it is not going to have the power that a Makita or other expensive model has but that is not what make a rotary the tool it is. Those are professional products for people who use their tools for many hours and it pays to buy longevity and quality. Any pad will fit a rotary according to the backing plate on it. The 7" velcro is a popular one and many pads are available that fit it whether it be Maguiar`s , Edge or whatever. What you are getting for the price with the Chicago simply cannot be beat. It is bottom dollar at the retail end unless someone gives you an inside deal or selling one second hand at a garage sale price. I am saying for the price I have one and can attest that it is worth the price.
