Porter Cable 7424 VS Craftsman 10IN

[02DWB]

I received a Craftsman 10in polisher for christmas and wondered how it staked up to Porter Cable 7424. I havent had a chance to use it yet. Still new to the hardcore detailing game so this may be a possible "noob" question to some.

This is the polisher I got for referance.

Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00910723000P?prdNo=2&blockNo=2&blockType=G2)

[poweraid]

IMO too big . garage sale

[poweraid]

one of these random orbitals u can get locally from say 5-10" is good enough to apply a wax , that's about it. I'd say it lack the power for any type of correction work. 10". is just too big . most here like 5.5 " pads

[dchristo]

not even in the same ball park

[02DWB]

Well after the last comment I think thats all I needed to pull the trigger. Went ahead and ordered a Porter 7424

[dchristo]

you wont be disappointed

[yakky]

It's a broom when you need a wash mitt.

[05xrunner]

yea those are not even the same tools..that craftsman would do NOTHING in terms of correction. all it can do is apply wax and remove wax..its like comparing a Sawzall to a butter knife..good thing you picked the PC over it

[ScottB]

nothing more than a wax remover ...

[02DWB]

Already have the Craftsman. Got it for Christmas as a gift. I want to shine up my Ranger so I went ahead and bought it.

[DaGonz]

It's like comparing a Ferrari to a Model T...

Get the PC 7424!

[Dan Ruddock]

Those things are the poster child for the definition of marketing. "Using fraud and deceit to sell crap to nerds" Dan

[Y2KSVT]

It's nice to see someone asking these types of questions, and then taking the advice of others. All too often in forums, I see someone ask for advice, but when solid answers are provided, the OP is hell bent on dismissing those suggestions.

Good call on picking up the PC7424XP!! It's a great tool and you'll wonder what you ever did without it!

[Mike Phillips]

I received a Craftsman 10in polisher for Christmas and wondered how it staked up to Porter Cable 7424. I havent had a chance to use it yet. Still new to the hardcore detailing game so this may be a possible "noob" question to some.

This is the polisher I got for reference.

Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00910723000P?prdNo=2&blockNo=2&blockType=G2)


I have an article on this topic that will explain to you pretty much what the deal is with the TOB's

The Traditional Orbital Buffer aka The Wax Spreader (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/hot-topics-frequently-asked-questions/25148-traditional-orbital-buffer-aka-wax-spreader.html)


http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/794/WaxSpreader02.jpg



At a large percentage of the classes I've taught over the years after going through the Power Point Presentation, there's always someone in the class that will say something like,

I don't have a PC but I've got an old orbital buffer in the garage, can't I use that and get the same results?

And the answer is.... no....


It's all explained in the article. More articles on machine polishing in my article list in my Signature Line


:)

[Mike Phillips]

The PC style tools are the easiest tools to learn how to use and master, I explain why here,

The Free Floating Spindle Bearing Assembly - The Story Behind The Story... (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/hot-topics-frequently-asked-questions/23995-free-rotating-spindle-assembly-story-behind-story.html)


These tools are the easiest tools to learn how to use and so safe that even my son Rand is able to operate one safely on Nate Truman's 1966 Batmobile Recreation.

Photo courtesy of LacViet Photography
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/715/medium/RandBuffingBatmobile1.jpg



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