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  1. 05-09-2012, 04:30 AM #11
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    Re: Just bought a New Hitachi SP18VA buffer

    Just bought one today; it'll be interesting to compare it against the Flex.

    In hand it looks solid and balanced .. feels tough too.

    Flex 3401 & PE14
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  2. 05-09-2012, 04:37 AM #12
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    Re: Just bought a New Hitachi SP18VA buffer

    Quote Originally Posted by killrwheels@autogeek View Post
    I grabbed one several years back when Autogeek sold them. It was the 5/5/5 that sold them. 5 Year Warranty, 500 watts , and about 5 pounds. At least thats what I remember it to be.


    This one is:

    1250Watt
    5.5A
    600-3400 rpm
    3.0Kg

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  3. 05-09-2012, 06:06 AM #13
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    Re: Just bought a New Hitachi SP18VA buffer

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    Quote Originally Posted by glen e View Post
    ....It's all I use these days....they are buffing when I'm relaxing...and still don't get the powder out of canines!
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    Re: Just bought a New Hitachi SP18VA buffer



    Not only does it go down to 600rpm, it also has a slow start.
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    Re: Just bought a New Hitachi SP18VA buffer

    Quote Originally Posted by Danube View Post
    This one is:

    1250Watt
    5.5A
    600-3400 rpm
    3.0Kg

    I realize that you are Down Under, but is the stated amperage correct?
    US sites state 11A.
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    Quote Originally Posted by glen e View Post
    ....It's all I use these days....they are buffing when I'm relaxing...and still don't get the powder out of canines!
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    Re: Just bought a New Hitachi SP18VA buffer

    Quote Originally Posted by Vegas Transplant View Post
    I realize that you are Down Under, but is the stated amperage correct?
    US sites state 11A.
    Different voltage there.
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    Re: Just bought a New Hitachi SP18VA buffer

    Very much so:

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    Re: Just bought a New Hitachi SP18VA buffer

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    Quote Originally Posted by glen e View Post
    ....It's all I use these days....they are buffing when I'm relaxing...and still don't get the powder out of canines!
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    Re: Just bought a New Hitachi SP18VA buffer

    Constant speed control under load like the Makita.
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    Re: Just bought a New Hitachi SP18VA buffer

    It actually looks similar to a 9227 Makita.
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