Review: Makita PO5000C Orbital Polisher - Gear-driven and Free Spinning - Mike Phillips

[cleanmycorolla]

when?

Correct $369.99 and we will have it offered with some great savings along with pads as well.

[custmsprty]

when?

manana

[lane5515]

The Makita weighs more than the 3401 which already gives people a workout. I'm anxiously waiting for comparison tests to see if the Makita outperforms the tried and true 3401.


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[custmsprty]

The Makita weighs more than the 3401 which already gives people a workout. I'm anxiously waiting for comparison tests to see if the Makita outperforms the tried and true 3401.


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Yeah, that will be really interesting during the comparison when trying to flip the switch on the 3401 to make it a free spinning da

[lane5515]

What???

I mean when the Makita is in forced/gear driven mode.


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[custmsprty]

What???

I mean when the Makita is in forced/gear driven mode.


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Yeah, I get that, but the advantage that the Makita brings to the table is that it's two tools in one. So instead of shelling out $700+ for a gear driven da and free spinning da you get both for $369.00. I'd have to say imho that's a major plus in the Makita's favor and a revolution in the da world. I'd give up a little on the forced rotation comparison side to a 3401 to have two tools in one. Talk about "Flexability"

[VISITOR]

so only one backing plate (equipped on the polisher) size is all that is available for it?

[lane5515]

Yeah, I get that, but the advantage that the Makita brings to the table is that it's two tools in one. So instead of shelling out $700+ for a gear driven da and free spinning da you get both for $369.00. I'd have to say imho that's a major plus in the Makita's favor and a revolution in the da world. I'd give up a little on the forced rotation comparison side to a 3401 to have two tools in one. Talk about "Flexability"

Not me - I want the best performing and most efficient working machine. If that means I have two tools so be it. I use my Flex 90% of the time. I'm not going to compromise so I can have two in one just cuz it's available now. If it outperforms the Flex in forced/gear driven mode it will appeal to me.


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[WRAPT C5Z06]

The shorter stroke should be smoother with less steering


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[custmsprty]

Not me - I want the best performing and most efficient working machine. If that means I have two tools so be it. I use my Flex 90% of the time. I'm not going to compromise so I can have two in one just cuz it's available now. If it outperforms the Flex in forced/gear driven mode it will appeal to me.


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And for me, I have five free spinning da's and will never buy a Flex 3401 as I have no need or desire to own one. I prefer free spinning da's. I won't be buying one of these anytime soon either because I have no real need for one.

But it is a revoultionary concept for sure.