Rupes 15mm MK II vs. Chinese 15mm...my thoughts

VISITOR said:
just an observation on the countless YT videos that are out. this is interesting, take it with a grain of salt...

btw, anyone ever see this DA before? crazy how fast it eats defects up and seems to be a juiced up/on steroids version of what's currently out...

mark, what forced rotation polishers have you currently owned and still have?
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that looks like a Wizard polisher. I wouldn't say its much butter then every other copy cat out there, I'm more concerned what made the swirls? the lights can play tricks and look extreme but are all really just like scratches.
 
also on the subject of the Rupes, ive owned them all up to the new mkIII I didn't like them because of the feel in my hands with the head grip and the trigger. the new model made changes to these and at SEMA I enjoyed the overall feel more then the last models so maybe ill give it another go.
 
Cruzscarwash said:
also on the subject of the Rupes, ive owned them all up to the new mkIII I didn't like them because of the feel in my hands with the head grip and the trigger. the new model made changes to these and at SEMA I enjoyed the overall feel more then the last models so maybe ill give it another go.
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How did you get the Mk111, only see pre orders?
 
Dr Oldz said:
Says at SEMA he tried it..... Going on what you quoted from him. That’s how I’m understanding it anyway.
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That is not what he said..He said he owns a Mark 111...

ive owned them all up to the new mkIII"
 
I've tested just about all them
They all vary in torque and vibration
Only two that I've find to be smooth is the obvious Rupes and a brand name I own if youre in any of the FB groups I'm sure you seen them.

The thing is with the right pad weight, you can reduce or eliminate vibrations for just about any machine.
The issue then becomes can this pad hold up to a longthrow though, as not all are designed to take the abuse.

I got the pad weights/grams down to the Tee for what I sell and along with my Makita PO5000C and my old Griot 21 boss..

Whichever brand OP gets...make it the biggest throw.
More coverage, faster cut, swap to 5in plate for a tad more aggression. Stalls less

Majorty are 21mm , Mine goes up to 25

Makita PO5000C and allot of 8mm machines are smootheet with a 15g pad which is a LC thinpro

Longthrows vary pending brand, eccentric offset and BP(ie 21mm with 5in plate vs stock 6in)
Etc etc

Quality between allot of the china ones also vary , so do research

Alas, always use proper gauge extension which would be 12 gauge..or can go overkill and snag a 10gauge cord.
Wrong size will ruin even rupes machines
 
Most all copy-cat / stolen tech from China sucks. In MBA school there is even an acronym for it CSFC,
Which stands for cheap s#it from China.
 
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