Just got my Flex PE14...

[BLKZ06]

Pretty interesting putting it thru it's paces on my Z06. Pictures to come soon, but for now I'll give my perspective on this machine.

I have been using the DeWalt 849 for the last 8 years....it has seen a TON of use- buffing out hoods, cars, you name it. Never let me down. However, its very heavy and very easy to get out of balance. However, it's powerful and will easily handle whatever you throw at it.

The Flex...well right off the bat it's much smaller.....MUCH. Very easy to get in tight spots.

It's very balanced. You can easily use it with one hand and it seems to have plenty of power.. However Flex did not get it perfect in my opinion.

The soft start feature sucks, IMO. I've already had it "dead trigger" on me a couple times by pulling the trigger a couple times quickly in succession before the motor got up to speed. Might be a safety mech...not sure. But it is annoying.

The trigger/handle housing is way too thick..compared to the deWalt it's almost impossible to keep the trigger pulled down with out fatigue. For example, I ran the DeWalt for almost 4 hours last weekend and the only thing that grew weary was my left arm from supporting the weight. The Flex? I ran it for less than 20 minutes and my right hand was cramping.
Keep in mind I have big hands...real big. Guys with smaller hands are gonna have a time with the Flex.

Am I happy with the purchase? Absolutely. It's easier to maneuver and manipulate, and the balance and sheer quality makes it worth the money.

Just wish they had done a better job with the trigger and junked the soft start feature.

[Dr Oldz]

Shoulda got the new Dewalt! I love it.

[kronos]

... Just wish they had done a better job with the trigger and junked the soft start feature.

I have small hands. I guess that's why the trigger has not been an issue for me. I also happen to like the soft start feature. I especially like it to do the 10 @ 10 method for picking up a bead of polish.

[SonOfOC]

You will love the handle and soft start. Coming from owing the 849, 849x, and Makita, the size, weight, and ergonomics of the PE-14 makes it really nice for cars.

[Kaban]

why are you holding the trigger for that long anyways? they have the trigger lock there for a reason you know.....

[Mike Phillips]

Am I happy with the purchase? Absolutely. It's easier to maneuver and manipulate, and the balance and sheer quality makes it worth the money.

A great rotary buffer for any procedure and especially for surgical buffing.



Surgical Buffing


The New FLEX PE14-2-150 Rotary Buffer

[BLKZ06]

why are you holding the trigger for that long anyways? they have the trigger lock there for a reason you know.....

The fact you would even ask that...I'll guess I'll just say I hope you aren't buffing your car with a rotary.

[BLKZ06]

A great rotary buffer for any procedure and especially for surgical buffing.



Surgical Buffing


The New FLEX PE14-2-150 Rotary Buffer

Mike-

ABSOLUTELY! I ordered the 3" pads to use with the tool...I can't tell you how many times I have wished I had pads smaller than 5" so I wouldn't have to use a roll of tape to keep from burning egdes or creases on the panel.

Its perfect for small bumper flats, around mirrors, and anywhere theres a small area where a 5 or 6" pad won't work.

[alko]

The fact you would even ask that...I'll guess I'll just say I hope you aren't buffing your car with a rotary.

The following had me confused a bit too:

The trigger/handle housing is way too thick..compared to the deWalt it's almost impossible to keep the trigger pulled down with out fatigue. For example, I ran the DeWalt for almost 4 hours last weekend and the only thing that grew weary was my left arm from supporting the weight. The Flex? I ran it for less than 20 minutes and my right hand was cramping.

Keep in mind I have big hands...real big. Guys with smaller hands are gonna have a time with the Flex.

The only complaint about the trigger, for me, is that it takes some getting used to locking it. I'll pull the trigger and try to lock it and sometimes it doesn't lock. But I think the previous comment was from your description of the "dead trigger" and having to hold down "keep the trigger pulled down with out fatigue"

[SonOfOC]

There are many of us that use the trigger lock for polishing and even more when jeweling. I've used the trigger lock on every car for the last 20+ years.

The fact you would even ask that...I'll guess I'll just say I hope you aren't buffing your car with a rotary.