Will AG carry this FLEX???

**justin_murphy** · 02-04-2008, 07:11 AM

Just saw this at Powerhouse Tools. This new Flex rotary reminds me a lot of the Metabo that I've been considering but it's about 100.00 cheaper!!!

199.99+10.00 shipping.

If AG will carry this tool, I'd rather buy it from them.

Here it is.......

FLEX L3403VRG 6" POLISHER

- FLEX seven-fold microprocessor electronics: with consistent speed control by tachometer generator, soft start, accelerator trigger switch, restart protection after power interruption, overload protection, temperature monitoring, and speed selection - High-powered motor: can handle extreme loads - Spindle lock: for easy disc changes - Quality shut-off carbon brushes: if the carbon brushes wear down, the motor will be automatically switched off and thus protected from damage - Bail handle - 4 m power cord: with FLEX red plug - 10-Foot power cord

**justin_murphy** · 02-04-2008, 07:12 AM

Note:
It's not designed to be used with 8" pads nor was the Metabo. A lot complained about it's overheating and this mainly why.

I love where the trigger and speed dial is located though.
Did I mention it's only 4lbs?

**pirex** · 02-04-2008, 07:28 AM

Its a great machine, have used it alot!

**Todd@RUPES** · 02-04-2008, 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by pirex

Its a great machine, have used it alot!

What is the RPM range and does it have a variable speed trigger and slow start? More details please!

**joe.p** · 02-04-2008, 09:00 AM

· FLEX seven-fold microprocessor
electronics: with consistent speed
control by tachometer generator,
soft start, accelerator trigger switch,
restart protection after power
interruption, overload protection,
temperature monitoring, and speed
selection

Max. polishing pad
diameter
160 mm
Max. back-up pad
diameter
160 mm
Speed without load 1100-3700 rpm
Power input 1400 Watt
Power output 880 Watt
Tool fixture M 14
Weight 2,20 kg

**ZoranC** · 02-04-2008, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by justin30513

Did I mention it's only 4lbs?

More like 5 lbs (well, 4.9). But yes, it is one of the lightest rotaries out there I am aware of. Too bad it starts at 1100 rpm.

**justin_murphy** · 02-04-2008, 03:59 PM

Originally Posted by ZoranC

More like 5 lbs (well, 4.9). But yes, it is one of the lightest rotaries out there I am aware of. Too bad it starts at 1100 rpm.

I new SOMEONE would correct me if I had said something wrong.

Geez.

With a 5.5 inch pad.....1100 RPMs is fine with me.

**pirex** · 02-04-2008, 04:56 PM

Starts up a bit high yes. Thats why I will have both the metabo and flex

**ZoranC** · 02-04-2008, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by justin30513

I new SOMEONE would correct me if I had said something wrong.

Geez.

You are right, what was I thinking, we do not bother sticking to facts around here. What is one pound of difference among friends when people have been making their decisions based on half of a pound difference, it is only 25%.

In that case Hitachi is 5 lbs too, so there.