I heard both, the noise they make, the newer one has a higher pitched sound, I wouldn't be able to stand that personally.
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I hear you on the speed, here's what I wrote in May of this year,
FLEX Power Tools Nicknames - All cool tools should have a nickname - not a part number -Mike Phillips
Specifically, post #3
I too am all about speed, as in how fast can I plow through a car.
That said, I still find myself grabbing the new Supa BEAST with a 6" backing plate more and more for the 4 new benefits over the 50 more RPM of the older BEAST.
One thing for sure...
ITS NICE TO HAVE CHOICES
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This,
The Flex 3401, all brawl no stall!
Still love mine!
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Finished up the Jeep today, the 3401 really cuts down the time spent on the paint compared to the G110V2 I was using.
I would say it cut my time about in half from what I was used to. :buffing:
The pads not stopping is a massive time saver really.
It just powers right on through it, and it's nice to be able to use the edge and or 1/2 of the of the pads and still have the down pressure, big time saver right there.
HELL NO! I am not interested in a cordless machine. My 3401 is older but keeps working just fine. Replaced brushes and that's all it's needed. My only complaint against the 3401 is the heat it can generate when correcting a bad paint. I sure hope the new one is better for that.
Yup. This is why I go gear-driver orbital.
Buffing out a car already takes a long time. Gear-driven orbital enables you to do the work as fast as humanly possible while still putting out swirl-free, pro quality results.
Yup again...
Edging with the FLEX 3401 at one of our detailing classes
How to use the Flex 3401 to remove swirls & water spots
http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...php?file=94813
Note the hand positions for this type of work - my getting away from holding the front of the tool - I can more easily see the contact area of the pad to not only keep the pad where I want it - but also keep it away from where I don't want it - the edge of a panel.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...php?file=94814
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Love my Flex! Been using it for quite a while (7+ Years)! Love it. It's definitely showing some signs of wear and tear but it still ROCKS! One day, I may buy another.
But welcome to the Flex crowd! KEEP ON ROCKING!