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id-type-s
02-16-2008, 11:28 PM
I'm in the market for a rotary. I have a PC now but want to try a rotary. I am going to start of using the system one line and I have been told to get a rotary for the best results. Not sure if it matter but I have never used a rotary.

any input would be greaty appreciated.



Thanx
Isaac

scottgt
02-17-2008, 01:13 AM
rotary is not as frightening as people say it is...just take your time...i have a cheap rotary from pep boys and it works just fine..

ASPHALT ROCKET
02-17-2008, 01:32 AM
You want a brand name buffer like dewalt-will last forever, have two of them over 20 years, also metabo is an excellent rotary but pricey.

fenderbender
02-17-2008, 08:08 AM
See System-one CD included in kit explanes how to use buffer properly. you can get into trouble if you rotate into edge of panel. Pad tends to hang up. Always keep rotation going away from edge.If you do it wrong you will only do it once.

fenderbender
02-17-2008, 08:10 AM
[quote=fenderbender;169300]See System-one CD included in kit explanes how to use buffer properly. you can get into trouble if you rotate into edge of panel. Pad tends to hang up. Always keep rotation going away from edge.If you do it wrong you will only do it once.oops.

Totoland Mach
02-17-2008, 09:23 AM
If you want a light weight rotary, the Metabo is definitely in this league. I've got one and use it a lot in curvy areas or places the bigger rotary would be cumbersome.

For a "standard" rotary, I use a Dynabrade. It's somewhat lighter than a DeWalt and has the same features (variable rpm on the trigger, etc).

The shop also has 2 older DeWalts and they are definitely the workhorses of the polishing world.

Toto

id-type-s
02-17-2008, 10:15 AM
Toto when you talk about the Dynabrade buffer are you reffering to the air buffer or electric one?

Totoland Mach
02-17-2008, 10:28 AM
Toto when you talk about the Dynabrade buffer are you reffering to the air buffer or electric one?

The electric. We don't have enough air tank capacity to run air tools except the little Snap-On orbital sander.

id-type-s
02-17-2008, 11:28 AM
As of now I am thinking about going with the dewalt. But I am still researching.


Thanx for all the info guys!

Deep Gloss Auto Salon
02-17-2008, 11:31 AM
I Have my eyes on the Hitachi..

A buddy who has used the dewalt, hitachi and makita says he reaches for the hitachi first.. that is what I will be getting

budman3
02-17-2008, 11:44 AM
If your in no rush keep an eye on Ebay... there are some good deals if you catch them at the right time. Any of the above will work fine. If you just want to learn on a rotarty before going head first into a Dewalt or Makita, Harbor Freight has the Chicago Electric rotaries for $25-50. It's a good tool to learn on and even if it won't last long your not out a lot of $$.

id-type-s
02-17-2008, 01:03 PM
Is the 5 year warrenty about the norm for the rotary??

jesselyons2002
02-17-2008, 03:45 PM
Get the Makita 9227c or Dewalt 849. You'll see more professional use those.

ZoranC
02-17-2008, 03:51 PM
Is the 5 year warrenty about the norm for the rotary??
No. Norm is 1-year. There are some 3-years. There is only one 5-year that I know of: Hitachi

BES225
02-17-2008, 04:50 PM
I have not used a rotary before, is using one as onerous as it sounds? Is there some way to learn how to use one?