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slickooz
03-03-2011, 03:52 PM
What do you guys think? I found an used Makita for 100 locally and wanted to know if it was a good deal. And what bp would most of you guys work with? 5 inch?
C. Charles Hahn
03-03-2011, 04:28 PM
The question is, how used is it? I wouldn't want to buy one and find out it's on its death bed or in need of significant repairs.

If it were me, I'd just save up a bit more and buy a new one when you can afford it.
Kristopher1129
03-03-2011, 04:31 PM
You can't kill a Makita. I use mine underwater...just to prove a point sometimes, ha. :buffing:
ExoticAutoDetai
03-03-2011, 04:38 PM
I heard the same thing makita go for a long time. If you can negotiate for a little less than would be good. I say go for it. Do 2 to 3 jobs with it and you got to buy a new one. If not you can always put money to the side until whenever it die. B-D


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ExoticAutoDetai
03-03-2011, 04:39 PM
Meant to say you got your money back to buy a new one. Lol

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slickooz
03-03-2011, 04:39 PM
You can't kill a Makita. I use mine underwater...just to prove a point sometimes, ha. :buffing:
:eek: Under water??!?!

I plugged it in and it seem like it working 100%. Going prob go back tomorrow morning and pick it up. Any other Makita user that can shim in?
Kristopher1129
03-03-2011, 04:42 PM
:eek: Under water??!?!

I plugged it in and it seem like it working 100%. Going prob go back tomorrow morning and pick it up. Any other Makita user that can shim in?

I know Anthony is a big Makita man. Maybe he can back it up as well.
c5z06camaro
03-03-2011, 06:38 PM
i got mine for $161 new!
slickooz
03-03-2011, 07:13 PM
I'm trying to save as much money as I can get. I'm also trying to get a used Mytee, what do you guys think about Mytee?
kronos
03-03-2011, 07:22 PM
I paid $100 for mine about a month ago. Mine was mint and operates mint. Smooth, quiet and powerful. I love it!!!
Kristopher1129
03-03-2011, 07:28 PM
I'm trying to save as much money as I can get. I'm also trying to get a Mytee, what do you guys think about Mytee?

You can't go wrong with a Mytee and Makita combo. Those two are my best buddies! :D
2old2change
03-03-2011, 08:35 PM
Bought my makita at a pawn shop a couple of years ago for under $75.00 and its done a fine job. :props:
slickooz
03-04-2011, 10:04 AM
What size backing plate do you guys most use on Makita? And what pads to buy?

Do you use use 5.5 inch pads or go big and use 7-8 inch pads?
slickooz
03-05-2011, 12:19 AM
Anyone? I want to put an order soon and need some advice with the best pad combo for Makita.
C. Charles Hahn
03-05-2011, 12:45 AM
Anyone? I want to put an order soon and need some advice with the best pad combo for Makita.

What size pads are you using/do you already have for your DA? At least I'm assuming you already have a DA and pads....

I would stick with the pad size you've got and just pick up a backing plate to match. At least to start with, anyway.