Stupid? Dangerous? or Both?

N

Nacar

New member
I have a motorcycle and a couple of cars that could use some TLC. I just bought a cordless combo kit from Dewalt and I was wondering if I could use the cut-off tool as a rotory buffer.... The one main problem is limiting the speed, it is a variable speed tool but I do not think it has any "Max" settings on it.



I have autobody experience but it was awhile ago, though I did use rotory tools for buffing, polishing, etc. Anyway is this something that I should even attempt to do or not. I have a spare motorcycle gas tank that I could use and not worry about damaging.



If this is something that I should try anyone have suggesting for what backing pad and materials I should get?



http://www.dewalt.com/us/products/tool_detail.asp?productID=6354
 
I think that tool doesn't have a slow enough setting. You should be around 1200 to 1800 rpm's if you don't use it all the time. If your real experienced I wouldn't ever go over 2400 rpm's... If you do try it I would only get variable contact pads as opposed to constant pressure with that particular machine.
 
.... Well I guess I better look into a normal rotory tool then...



I was thinking about an orbital one, but I should probably go straight to the rotory and learn how to use the big boy tools well, then I will never be left wanting.
 
Nacar said:
.... Well I guess I better look into a normal rotory tool then...



I was thinking about an orbital one, but I should probably go straight to the rotory and learn how to use the big boy tools well, then I will never be left wanting.
Click to expand...



NO way would I learn on a rotary (and I *did* it that way back in the day ;) ).



If you're only gonna buy one machine I'd strongly encourage you to get a PC or a Cyclo. FWIW, getting familiar with a Cyclo can give you good knowledge transfer if you get a rotary later.



If you only buy a rotary, you'd still be caught wanting, you'd just be wanting in a different direction.



A rotary is like an elephant gun; handy for really big game (and sometimes the only tool for the job), but not the most overall useful thing you could choose, especially for starting out.



Oh, and "Welcome to Autopia"!
 
I have a new question for you. I am going to get a Porter Cable for my friend (I can get them at cost from where I work). Anyway what is the difference between the 7424 and the 7336SP?



Which one should I get of the two? The specs on both of them look the same....



Thanks
 
After now owning all three polishers, (PC, Cyclo, and Rotary) I couldn't agree with Accumulator more. PC and/or Cyclo first, then the rotary.



There is only one difference between the 7424 and the 7336, and that's the counterweight. The 7424 has a 5" counterweight, and the 7336 has a 6" counterweight. Out of the two, the 6" counterweight is preferred, so I'd buy the 7336.



Out of curiosity, what is cost on the two machines? I ask because Lowe's has the 7336 for $99.
 
I will get back to you tommorow on the cost of the two. But keep in mind that the "cost" is the cost that my company pays, and not the cost that a giant like Lowes would pay for the same tool. Different pricing structures.



I will get some prices from Porter Cable tommorow morning and get back to you though.



BTW if you were to pick between the two - and if the price were the same which would you get? Do you use more 5" pads or 6", just wondering...
 
Oh, I was just asking out of pure curiosity because I find that sometimes companies like Lowe's and Home Depot sell items cheaper than you can actually buy them wholesale. That question was purely for your benefit and my curiosity.



Out of the two, I'd buy the 7336 because I bought a 7424 and then had to buy the 6" counterweight anyway.



The 5" counterweight works for the smaller (4" - 5")and very light pads, and the 6" works for everything else. I put the 6" weight in mine, and haven't ever taken it out.
 
Thanks for the reply, I will check on the prices anyway.



But I think the 7336SP is sold cheaper at Lowes than my company can buy them. I work for a smaller company that deals with Nuts and Bolts basically, but we are a reseller for Milwalkee, Dewalt, Porter Cable and Bosch.
 
Another question. Does this forum use IP blocking? or IP logging? I was unable to post anything on the forum when I got home from work. I could log in but then when I tried to post it would ask me to log in again, then would redirect me to a 404 page not found error page.



Was this just a Database, or App Server error. Or do I need to change something in my profile to adjust this?
 
Nacar said:
Another question. Does this forum use IP blocking? or IP logging? I was unable to post anything on the forum when I got home from work. I could log in but then when I tried to post it would ask me to log in again, then would redirect me to a 404 page not found error page.



Was this just a Database, or App Server error. Or do I need to change something in my profile to adjust this?
Click to expand...



I'm sorry, but I don't know the answer to your questions. Please PM jonw440, as he is our resident membership secretary. Thank you for your patience, and I apologize for the inconvenience.
 
Originally posted by Accumulator

NO way would I learn on a rotary (and I *did* it that way back in the day ;) ).



If you only buy a rotary, you'd still be caught wanting, you'd just be wanting in a different direction.



A rotary is like an elephant gun; handy for really big game (and sometimes the only tool for the job), but not the most overall useful thing you could choose, especially for starting out.
Click to expand...



Unfortunately, I had to learn with the rotary first. It's pretty easy to learn if you start with just 600rpm.



I AM wanting in the direction of the PC. I'm well aware that the PC is so sloooooow in correcting paint so I won't get too disappointed. I'll probably use it for applying LSPs and light swirl removal.



After the PC, I'll probably get me a Cyclo. Guess who's fault that is? :p
 
merci said:
Unfortunately, I had to learn with the rotary first. It's pretty easy to learn if you start with just 600rpm..



After the PC, I'll probably get me a Cyclo. Guess who's fault that is? :p
Click to expand...



Heh heh, guess that would be *my* fault about the Cyclo, huh :D The way I carry on about those things you'd think I work for them.



I too first used a rotary, a single speed Milwaukee, back in the days of single stage paint and wool bonnets. Had to learn *very* fast what *not* to do :o
 
Yeah, I more or less blame Accumulator for what eventually became my "trinity" of polishers too :D ;)
 
Bill D said:
Yeah, I more or less blame Accumulator for what eventually became my "trinity" of polishers too :D ;)
Click to expand...



Same here :D I only have the Cyclo and I like it more and more every time I use it.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top