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    Rupes LHR 19E Rotary

    When is this thing coming out already? I am actually looking forward to getting my hands on this one.

    I learned to buff paint with a rotary polisher about 30 years ago. I learned on a dinosaur even back then. There was a switch for only 2 speeds. The speeds were ludicrous and super ludicrous. Seriously I would guess 2500 and 3500 RPMS. It was heavy and bulky and would damage paint is a heartbeat if you didn't move fast enough. But that is the tool I had available at the time and I learned to use it.


    I enjoy using a Rotary polisher still to this day. While I do use DA's there is still a place for rotary polishers in my arsenal.

    Now in the modern day I enjoy using a speed of 600 RPM's for final polishing..... This new Rupes claims even slower(450)!

    Looks like a great machine. Personally not so big on the 19 Ft cord but it isn't a deal breaker.




    Anyone else plan on getting one?
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    Re: Rupes LHR 19E Rotary

    Last update I got was September 30th

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    Re: Rupes LHR 19E Rotary

    Ugghhhhh.
    Thanks!
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    Re: Rupes LHR 19E Rotary

    I know how you feel.
    No problem

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    Re: Rupes LHR 19E Rotary

    Quote Originally Posted by Dr Oldz View Post
    When is this thing coming out already? I am actually looking forward to getting my hands on this one.

    I learned to buff paint with a rotary polisher about 30 years ago. I learned on a dinosaur even back then. There was a switch for only 2 speeds. The speeds were ludicrous and super ludicrous. Seriously I would guess 2500 and 3500 RPMS. It was heavy and bulky and would damage paint is a heartbeat if you didn't move fast enough. But that is the tool I had available at the time and I learned to use it.


    I enjoy using a Rotary polisher still to this day. While I do use DA's there is still a place for rotary polishers in my arsenal.

    Now in the modern day I enjoy using a speed of 600 RPM's for final polishing..... This new Rupes claims even slower(450)!

    Looks like a great machine. Personally not so big on the 19 Ft cord but it isn't a deal breaker.




    Anyone else plan on getting one?
    I've been waiting patiently as well. I have a PE-14 which is a great machine. Also want the slower RPM. Sounds like it will run very strong at the low RPM.
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    Re: Rupes LHR 19E Rotary

    Now I heard it’s delayed again???
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    Re: Rupes LHR 19E Rotary

    January or February. I spoke to them the other day. Something about the wrong motors for them. So they pretty much had to start over. I still have my preorder. But I just ordered a Festool this morning

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    Re: Rupes LHR 19E Rotary

    Thanks for the update. This kinda of stuff is why I don’t own any Rupes tools. Seems they always have issues.
    Jim

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    Re: Rupes LHR 19E Rotary

    I first used a Sioux with a big ol cast aluminum body and it weighed 20lbs or more,,or it felt like it at the time,,lol

    After I wheeled out a few back row bombers they let me use the nice Milwaukee,,which I bought one like it and used it since 1993.

    In fact I just used it today and will tomorrow,,I just like it better than my Makita for some things
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    Re: Rupes LHR 19E Rotary

    No problem. They said the reason they are doing it this way is so they won’t have recalls or just get a few in stock at a time. I understand why they would do this. I’ve always loved Rupes. But this deal with the LHR 19E is some BS. We’ll the preorder part is BS. I’m still waiting to hear on the Skorpio. But that thing seems like a myth anymore.
    I’m happy with what I ordered this morning. The specs are comparable to LHR 19E. So I’ll be happy with it.

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