You just can't beat the Flex 3401...

[Hermes1]

I am liking mine quite a bit, definitely an upgrade over a standard RO. Only question is why I did not get one sooner.

[kaliagent2001]

I love my pink flex (thanks ag) so much it made my decision just to buy a used one in which seems like its in great condition. I also thanks to ag bought the lake county plate like one other member mentioned ( can't wait to use it though the rating was not pleasing). Also like one other fellow member my decision to go with the 3401 flex in the first place was my experience growing up working with rotary machines.

[haris300]

When I first started using my 3401 I was a little upset because it was difficult to get used to and I always felt fatigued at the end of the job. After a few more corrections the forced rotation became second nature to me and I stopped getting so tired from polishing. Sure it has a learning curve, but once you master it you'll never want to put it down

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

I agree Mark. The forced rotation of the 3401 is King. This will allow you to power through a detail without worry about pad stall on the various curved panels we all come across. The 3401 will continue to spin to matter what kind of shaped panel you encounter. You could sit on the 3401 and the plate never stops rotating.

For me, I will NEVER use a free spinning DA for correction work. That's better suited to the PE14/3401. The free spinning DA is only useful in finishing work IMO/IME.

[Zubair]

I have a buyer on my 3401 as I been using the PE-14 and Rupes 15 mostly, but everytime I decide to use the 3401 it puts a smile on my face and I can't not have one in my arsenal. Its more tiring to use than my other polishers as its louder and vibrates more but on my energetic days its the most fun. Purchasing the Flex 4 3/8 backing plate was a wise decision for me as I now can use 5.5" pads, the LC 4" bp makes the polisher too heavy, wobbly, just doesn't feel natural as the pad vs polisher distance is increased. I am going to hold onto the 3401 especially since the new LC Force pads are coming out which replaces the Hybrids.

[VISITOR]

flex 3401 is definitely a legend for sure. the nice thing is they had a repair facility (i'm sure many more now) here in the states (USA) from the from just about the get go when it was released unlike some other company which may have a warranty but does no good if they are in another country (high shipping costs) when they first came to the market (not to mention terrible customer service)...

[richy]

"It will try to control you, but you must control it"

Hmmm, sounds like a wife....

[richy]

I have a buyer on my 3401 as I been using the PE-14 and Rupes 15 mostly, but everytime I decide to use the 3401 it puts a smile on my face and I can't not have one in my arsenal. Its more tiring to use than my other polishers as its louder and vibrates more but on my energetic days its the most fun. Purchasing the Flex 4 3/8 backing plate was a wise decision for me as I now can use 5.5" pads, the LC 4" bp makes the polisher too heavy, wobbly, just doesn't feel natural as the pad vs polisher distance is increased. I am going to hold onto the 3401 especially since the new LC Force pads are coming out which replaces the Hybrids.

I've been wearing a pair of Sony noise cancelling ear buds this year and I absolutely love them!! I don't hear it whatsoever.

[tpr1634]

I have a 3401 been using it for years I purchased a Rupes 15 which is a fine machine but it's no 3401.
When you need some balls the 3401 will take care of business I hope someday to get a PE 14.

[WRAPT C5Z06]

"It will try to control you, but you must control it"

Hmmm, sounds like a wife....

LOL, exactly!!