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    Re: Which Rotary to go with?

    Bang for the buck is Hitachi.

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    Re: Which Rotary to go with?

    Quote Originally Posted by ZoranC View Post
    I had Metabo and sold it. While I had it I disliked it's ergonomics, I found it to be very unfriendly toward me.

    Exact same thoughts here! That's why I sold mine as well.
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    Re: Which Rotary to go with?

    There was a site selling reconditioned Hitachi's for 113.00....nothing wrong with a recon..infact they most likely get all the bugs out of it...I Know Shabybreal bought one and uses it every day...and said it looked like a new one when he got it..its from the authorized repair center for Hitachi..like powerhouse is for flex..I think you get the full warranty also...

    I had the link but lost it some how..google it...

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    Re: Which Rotary to go with?

    Hitachi SP18VA / SP18VA(H) 7” Disc Sander/Polisher (Reconditioned)

    It's on backorder though! Really nice machine.

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    Re: Which Rotary to go with?

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    Hitachi SP18VA / SP18VA(H) 7” Disc Sander/Polisher (Reconditioned)

    It's on backorder though! Really nice machine.
    Seems like a great place to pick up recon tools if your on a budget. I might try ordering the Hitachi rotary as I have little reason to spend the full price on a new machine ( don't have a lot of need for one) but would like to have one available in my arsenal of tools. Thanks for the tip Shady.

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    Re: Which Rotary to go with?

    i hear makita's are awesome. Dewalt comes in second.
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    Re: Which Rotary to go with?

    It would be the other way around.

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    Re: Which Rotary to go with?

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    Hitachi SP18VA / SP18VA(H) 7” Disc Sander/Polisher (Reconditioned)

    It's on backorder though! Really nice machine.
    SWEET!!! Now I know where I'm gettin my Miter saw from! Foam gun cheers to you Shady.

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    Re: Which Rotary to go with?

    I really like my Hitachi... I can one hand on horizontal flat surfaces like hard to reach roofs with it. Very consistant speed and control with it.
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    Re: Which Rotary to go with?

    I've got the Makita 9227, but if I were to consider it again it would probably be the Makita BO6040 Makita Bo6040 Polisher . This has the same operation as a Flex, forced rotation in the dual-action mode, plus a rotary.

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