The "Dream Polisher"

[dlc95]

Would be a forced rotation machine, on a PC style chassis... I love that style chassis, and I love forced rotation....

They probably won't do something like that, because it would just be redundant - but.... I'm just throwing it out there.

[trekkeruss]

Would be a forced rotation machine, on a PC style chassis...

...and made in the U.S.A. for under $100.

[dlc95]

Ha! Well, we are dreaming, right?

What if it had the capabilities, and option of free spindle, AND standard rotary, in addition to the eccentric forced rotation!?!?

[trekkeruss]

How about a quick release backing plate system; no tools required, and able to use 1", 3", and 5" plates.

[70fastback]

Would be a forced rotation machine, on a PC style chassis... I love that style chassis, and I love forced rotation....

They probably won't do something like that, because it would just be redundant - but.... I'm just throwing it out there.

Have you seen the Makita BO6040? Is that what you mean?

[HUMP DIESEL]

If we are dreaming, then I would take the FLEX 3401 and use a shrink ray to take it down to the size needed to use a 3" cutting or polishing pad. I think that would be a great option, forced rotation and a small pad, but I suppose you could also just get the PE-8.

HUMP

[Setec Astronomy]

Have you seen the Makita BO6040? Is that what you mean?

Makita Bo6040 Polisher

How about a quick release backing plate system; no tools required, and able to use 1", 3", and 5" plates.

3M Quick Release Adaptor, 3M adapter for double sided pads,

We used to have that quick-release system for DA (Edge) but then they sold it to 3M and now there are no pads available except maybe 8" for rotary/body shop.

[Setec Astronomy]

If we are dreaming, then I would take the FLEX 3401 and use a shrink ray to take it down to the size needed to use a 3" cutting or polishing pad. I think that would be a great option, forced rotation and a small pad, but I suppose you could also just get the PE-8.

Did anyone ever ask that question, as to why they went, when coming out with a small machine, with a rotary over a forced-rotation? I know a lot of us were disappointed, but I don't remember reading if anyone asked or if Flex volunteered something like "at this small diameter the benefits of oscillation diminish, and the drawbacks of direct-drive (rotary) also diminish, making the complication of a forced-rotation DA unnecessary".

Shoot that came out so well, I think if they had said that I might have bought one.

[Mike Phillips]

Here's this idea I floated back in October of 2011


Secret meeting with the Flex Engineers!





I've also asked Marco D'Inca for a Duetto 21


I like the idea of a Porter Cable chassis with a forced rotation and forced oscillation drive mechanism for speed without swirls but tools like these three will always be "additions" to not replacements for rotary buffers and the simple Porter Cable 7424XP style polisher.


The reason why is simple...

Sometimes you need the speed and power of rotary buffer. Sometimes you need the safety and slippage of a PC.

It's always about using the right tool for the job.

And don't forget the human hand... there are something it can do that a machine simply cannot do. Like rubbing out louvers on a car like this...







Or restoring oxidized antique single stage paint like this,

Pictures: 1958 Cadillac Extreme Makeover- Original Single Stage Paint!

[RTexasF]

Would be a forced rotation machine, on a PC style chassis... I love that style chassis, and I love forced rotation....

They probably won't do something like that, because it would just be redundant - but.... I'm just throwing it out there.

Isn't that the FLEX?