what rotary polisher do YOU use?

So, not to get off topic too much, but for a machine to buy without experience with rotary, I would want to look for adjustability, and maybe running smaller pads because the outer speed on the pad edge would be considerably less?



I have used the PC DA for a long time, but am thinking of making the jump, maybe practicing on some junk yard panels for starters.
 
Hitachi because it's lighter than the Makita and cheaper here in Canada. I got my Hitachi from Bosstools.com for $223.60 delivered. I love it.
 
jaycevs said:
So, not to get off topic too much, but for a machine to buy without experience with rotary, I would want to look for adjustability, and maybe running smaller pads because the outer speed on the pad edge would be considerably less?
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The outer speed would be less, but the overall work done by the pad would be greater, due to a lower surface area on a smaller pad. I don't think this would be beneficial to an inexperienced user.
 
White95Max said:
The outer speed would be less, but the overall work done by the pad would be greater, due to a lower surface area on a smaller pad. I don't think this would be beneficial to an inexperienced user.
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Not true. With a rotary, the smaller a pad gets the less work it does. This is of course given that speed, pad composition, product, surface etc. are the same.
 
jaycevs said:
… I would want to look for adjustability….
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Any pad size can be used on any buffer that has the standard 5/8�-11 backing plate mounting thread by simply unscrewing and swapping plates. I have plates for 8�, 6�, 4� and 3� pads for my Metabo but they would screw onto a Hitachi, Makita, Dewalt, Porter-Cable, Milwaukee, Dynabrade...



jaycevs said:
… maybe practicing on some junk yard panels for starters.
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Excellent idea.





I agree with SpoiledMan. Smaller pads do less work overall if used at the same speed and same downward pressure.



Some people find 6� pads easier to control. Others are happy with 8�.





PC.
 
DSVWGLI said:
Hitachi because it's lighter than the Makita and cheaper here in Canada. I got my Hitachi from Bosstools.com for $223.60 delivered. I love it.
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only 20 cheaper than the Makita, but thanks for the heads up. I am quite interested in this because locally the Hitachi costs 400!
 
I find the 7.5" Lake Country curved edge pads very easy to use and extremely versatile. They can be turned on edge with about a 2-3 inch polishing area, great for around door handles and door pillars.
 
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