i wanna buy porter cable

**mad992** · 01-09-2010, 05:46 PM

hello every 1,
this is my first post so be kind iam in australia and we cannot buy your magnificent machines in this country because of power differences ,why dont the manufacters like porter cable make a product for our market, we can buy the chinese made das-6, but im keen to buy american products can anybody answer me please its a shame i cant buy anything like megs ,flex ,or porter cable.........
regards mad992

**DARK HORSE** · 01-09-2010, 06:12 PM

Originally Posted by mad992

hello every 1,
this is my first post so be kind iam in australia and we cannot buy your magnificent machines in this country because of power differences ,why dont the manufacters like porter cable make a product for our market, we can buy the chinese made das-6, but im keen to buy american products can anybody answer me please its a shame i cant buy anything like megs ,flex ,or porter cable.........
regards mad992

They make stepdown transformers to solve this problem. Follow this link and I am sure they can fix you up for a reasonable price. They carry a model that will allow you to use something that consumes up to a 1000watts of power (for around $35), it is designed to step down 240V to 120V. This should work for you. Send them an email and I'm sure they can help. If you need some assistance send me a PM and I would be glad to help you out.

Tad

https://www.samstores.com/Store.asp?CtgID=85

**mad992** · 01-09-2010, 06:18 PM

thankx will check it out

**Matt** · 01-09-2010, 08:03 PM

Hi from NZ.

They make a 230v version of the Flex VRG 3401. Autogeek sells this as well.

**Focus2069** · 01-09-2010, 08:05 PM

step down transformers are very poplular for US soldiers stationed in Germany (was there 2 years),and work very well. I used them for my heat gun to shine my boots.

Though, the new barracks have both 240 and 120 volt, so they are no longer necessary.

**ScottB** · 01-09-2010, 08:18 PM

I believe the Cyclo has a counterpart offering too ...but power converters/transformers sound like a great option for using a specific power tool outside the country.

**mad992** · 01-10-2010, 12:33 AM

cheers gents

**sullysdetailing** · 01-10-2010, 12:34 AM

Porter Cable XP or Griot Garage. They are both great machines

**bullitt21** · 01-11-2010, 07:36 AM

Sully, Do you have the Griots? Can you take the handle off. I usually use the Metabo rotary but keep a PC and a Cyclo around because I always use them too for specific applications. I like the feel of having my hand right on top. Maybe I would like the handle but how's your experience been.

Mike Phillips · 01-11-2010, 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by bullitt21

Sully, Do you have the Griot's? Can you take the handle off. I usually use the Metabo rotary but keep a PC and a Cyclo around because I always use them too for specific applications. I like the feel of having my hand right on top. Maybe I would like the handle but how's your experience been.

Yes, you can remove the handle off all 3 of the 2nd generation polishers and use them sans handle which is my personal preference.