Flannigan
07-06-2011, 06:30 PM
So today was a very happy day....I got my new Dewalt DWP849X!!! First I want to thank Nick@ Autogeek for taking such good care of me when I placed this order! Total class act!!
I'm not going to have a chance to really put it through the paces until next weekend, but I figured I would post some pics and my initial thoughts. I will say up front, I am happy with my purchase, and think the buffer is built very well.
So, onto the pics.
First, everything that came in the box, minus the instuctions. IMO you get quite a bit for the price of the buffer, and it's not like they threw in some junky parts just to fill up the box. Everything that comes with it is quality.
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/twistedframe/DSC_0609.jpg
The "head" of the buffer is rubber coated to you won't cause any major damage if you buff while drunk and ram it into the side of a car. I would assume it also helps with the heat that usually builds up in this part of a buffer if you choose to use the buffer without any handles.
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/twistedframe/DSC_0616.jpg
The rubber goes all the way around the back side. Here you can see the spindle lock. It's very large and well placed so it is very easy to change backing plates.http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/twistedframe/DSC_0618.jpg
close up of the spindle. Not much to say here, it's very similar to most other heavy duty buffers I have used in the past.
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/twistedframe/DSC_0617.jpg
RPM control on the back. This is a HUGE selling point for me. I know it sounds dumb, but I HATE the RPM adjusters on the flex. I think its awkward to adjust the speed while polishing on those machines. That could be be me being weird, but I love where Dewalt placed theirs. Also it adjusts from 600 RPM to 3500RPM
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/twistedframe/DSC_0615.jpg
to
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/twistedframe/DSC_0614.jpg
I'm sure everyone has seen/heard, but here is just one more picture of the guards on the intake. This will really prevent stray wool ,and any other larger particles from getting sucked into the machine. Its very simple, and almost seems obvious, but I think it's a great addition to the machine. Just one more thing in the plus column.
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/twistedframe/DSC_0613.jpg
Now onto what else is in the box.
First the backing plate. This feels like a quality backing plate. It has heavy duty metal threads, and threads on and off the machine very easily. It's also very flexible which will greatly aid in polishing cars with curves.
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/twistedframe/DSC_0608.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/twistedframe/DSC_0611.jpg
Also it comes with two handles. A normal side handle, and a quite large bail handle. I haven't used the buffer yet, but in my hands so far I prefer the side handle, or no handle at all. The bail handle may have it's place, but I will have to test it first.
both handles are very solid, and don't flex at all. They thread in and out very easily, and they stay put even when you are manipulating the buffer.
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/twistedframe/DSC_0619.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/twistedframe/DSC_0620.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/twistedframe/DSC_0621.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/twistedframe/DSC_0622.jpg
And finally money shots all together. The buffing pad feels very nice, but obviously since I haven't used it, I can't really comment on the true working quality. Also the glove, are actually really nice. They fit my chubby hands well, and are super grippy so there is no chance of dropping the buffer.
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/twistedframe/DSC_0625.jpg
One more thought to add. This isn't a "lightweight" buffer like the new flex or festool. Yes it is lighter than my Big bulky Dynabrade, but it is still a large machine with some weight to it. Its not going to tire anyone out I don't think, but I just wanted to add that since I was a little surprised at it's size and weight when I pulled it out of the box. This isn't a "con" just something else I noticed.
Well I'm sure this isn't anything you haven't seen/heard, but I don't really care :D. Hope you enjoyed, and I will update this when I get to actually try it out next weekend.
THANKS FOR LOOKING!
I'm not going to have a chance to really put it through the paces until next weekend, but I figured I would post some pics and my initial thoughts. I will say up front, I am happy with my purchase, and think the buffer is built very well.
So, onto the pics.
First, everything that came in the box, minus the instuctions. IMO you get quite a bit for the price of the buffer, and it's not like they threw in some junky parts just to fill up the box. Everything that comes with it is quality.
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/twistedframe/DSC_0609.jpg
The "head" of the buffer is rubber coated to you won't cause any major damage if you buff while drunk and ram it into the side of a car. I would assume it also helps with the heat that usually builds up in this part of a buffer if you choose to use the buffer without any handles.
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/twistedframe/DSC_0616.jpg
The rubber goes all the way around the back side. Here you can see the spindle lock. It's very large and well placed so it is very easy to change backing plates.http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/twistedframe/DSC_0618.jpg
close up of the spindle. Not much to say here, it's very similar to most other heavy duty buffers I have used in the past.
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/twistedframe/DSC_0617.jpg
RPM control on the back. This is a HUGE selling point for me. I know it sounds dumb, but I HATE the RPM adjusters on the flex. I think its awkward to adjust the speed while polishing on those machines. That could be be me being weird, but I love where Dewalt placed theirs. Also it adjusts from 600 RPM to 3500RPM
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/twistedframe/DSC_0615.jpg
to
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/twistedframe/DSC_0614.jpg
I'm sure everyone has seen/heard, but here is just one more picture of the guards on the intake. This will really prevent stray wool ,and any other larger particles from getting sucked into the machine. Its very simple, and almost seems obvious, but I think it's a great addition to the machine. Just one more thing in the plus column.
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/twistedframe/DSC_0613.jpg
Now onto what else is in the box.
First the backing plate. This feels like a quality backing plate. It has heavy duty metal threads, and threads on and off the machine very easily. It's also very flexible which will greatly aid in polishing cars with curves.
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/twistedframe/DSC_0608.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/twistedframe/DSC_0611.jpg
Also it comes with two handles. A normal side handle, and a quite large bail handle. I haven't used the buffer yet, but in my hands so far I prefer the side handle, or no handle at all. The bail handle may have it's place, but I will have to test it first.
both handles are very solid, and don't flex at all. They thread in and out very easily, and they stay put even when you are manipulating the buffer.
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/twistedframe/DSC_0619.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/twistedframe/DSC_0620.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/twistedframe/DSC_0621.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/twistedframe/DSC_0622.jpg
And finally money shots all together. The buffing pad feels very nice, but obviously since I haven't used it, I can't really comment on the true working quality. Also the glove, are actually really nice. They fit my chubby hands well, and are super grippy so there is no chance of dropping the buffer.
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n81/twistedframe/DSC_0625.jpg
One more thought to add. This isn't a "lightweight" buffer like the new flex or festool. Yes it is lighter than my Big bulky Dynabrade, but it is still a large machine with some weight to it. Its not going to tire anyone out I don't think, but I just wanted to add that since I was a little surprised at it's size and weight when I pulled it out of the box. This isn't a "con" just something else I noticed.
Well I'm sure this isn't anything you haven't seen/heard, but I don't really care :D. Hope you enjoyed, and I will update this when I get to actually try it out next weekend.
THANKS FOR LOOKING!