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    Re: RUPES Lhr15es mk11, mini or duetto

    Would you go for the 15 or 21. Fund not an issue. Is there a big difference between the two, apart obviously from the bigger throw?

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    Re: RUPES Lhr15es mk11, mini or duetto

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    Yes custmsprty---I agree. Funds are bit stretched at the moment and that is the reason I opt for griots/thin pro pads for now. Using thin pro pads actually gives the 3" more cutting ability than before. Will cut better than by hand but not as good as mini. Eventually I will pursue the mini at later time.

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    RUPES Lhr15es mk11, mini or duetto

    Quote Originally Posted by Jmbrown415 View Post
    Would you go for the 15 or 21. Fund not an issue. Is there a big difference between the two, apart obviously from the bigger throw?
    21 will have more pad spinning torque based on momentum alone. It will cut noticeably faster, BUT, the 15 is no slouch. The 21mm throw makes it less versatile, even with a 5" backing plate.


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    Re: RUPES Lhr15es mk11, mini or duetto

    id go either mark II flex xfe 15(but with 5 in BP) or G15
    if you cant afford those, gg6...then when you can afford one of the above you can upgrade GG6 with 3in BP

    duetto and mini are under powered(but havent tried them with LC thin pros yet or aluminum BP

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    Re: RUPES Lhr15es mk11, mini or duetto

    Quote Originally Posted by nothingface5384 View Post
    id go either mark II flex xfe 15(but with 5 in BP) or G15
    if you cant afford those, gg6...then when you can afford one of the above you can upgrade GG6 with 3in BP

    duetto and mini are under powered(but havent tried them with LC thin pros yet or aluminum BP

    Thanks as as always for all the help guys.

    decided to go for the 15mm throw mk2 in the end.

    very excited to get it now!!

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    Re: RUPES Lhr15es mk11, mini or duetto

    Quote Originally Posted by Jmbrown415 View Post
    Thanks as as always for all the help guys.

    decided to go for the 15mm throw mk2 in the end.

    very excited to get it now!!
    You will be amazed at how smoothly it runs with yellow/white Rupes pads. Megs microfiber cutting discs spin well too.

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    Re: RUPES Lhr15es mk11, mini or duetto

    Quote Originally Posted by nothingface5384 View Post
    duetto and mini are under powered(but havent tried them with LC thin pros yet or aluminum BP
    What set ups (pad/polish) did you use with them? I find them to be adequately powered.

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    Re: RUPES Lhr15es mk11, mini or duetto

    Quote Originally Posted by dlc95 View Post
    What set ups (pad/polish) did you use with them? I find them to be adequately powered.
    Me too, I love both of mine and find them more than adequately powered.
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    Re: RUPES Lhr15es mk11, mini or duetto

    Quote Originally Posted by custmsprty View Post
    Me too, I love both of mine and find them more than adequately powered.
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    Re: RUPES Lhr15es mk11, mini or duetto

    I guess I can't say whether the Duetto is under powered or not since I have nothing to compare it to, but I really love mine.

    It's very smooth running, and I haven't had issues with stalling on concave sections or while edging it. I just let the machine do the work. And like Dlc said, it spins like mad with the washer mod.

    If the LHR 15 and 21 are that much more powerful like has been said, then they must really kick but.
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