Blink21Me
E36 M user
so what's the advantage of having a Metabo?
A good Rotary polisher?
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Woob
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Bluesbrekr said:
Yup. CT had it for sale cheap awhile ago. I Love my Hitachi! If you are new to using a rotary this is awesome still, even though some like the Metabo over most of the top rotarites on the market. Considering the Hitachi was built on the Dewalt/Makita designs it has some cool features:
- Reinforced Electrical Housing Cord
- Locking Speed
- Thumb Dial
- Usual Variable Speed
- Excellent weight distribution and design
5 Year warranty! You won't lose with the purchase.
SpoiledMan
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Not a knock on those that bought a Metabo but *I* just couldn't see spending that kind of money on that machine with a ONE year warranty.
justin30513
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ZoranC said:
That is the deal!!!
I see so many good things about the Metabo over the rest.
Link?
justin30513
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These look very familiar.........
Specifications
Rating: 120V AC / DC
Amperage: 11.0
No-load RPM: 0 - 3,400
Disc Diameter: 7"
Spindle Size: US/8" - 11
Length: 167/16"
Weight: 6.4 lbs
Features
Powerful 11.0 Amp motor with overload protection and soft start – preventing torque jump when starting.
Variable speed dial/trigger matches correct rotation speed to individual applications.
Electronic feedback control maintains constant rotation speed during tough applications.
Spindle lock permits quick and easy disc changing.
and.......
7" VARIABLE SPEED POLISHER/SANDER
* Aluminum die cast handle for extra rigidty
* High impact PVC housing
* All ball bearing construction for smooth operation
* Versatile 300-3000 RPM range for polishing and sanding
* Spindle lock for easy pad changes
* Universal 5/8''-11TPI spindle
* Comes with 7'' hook and loop backing pad, foam pad, 60 and 240 grit sanding discs, terry towel, polishing bonnet
* 120V motor, 60 Hz, 9.8 amps
ITEM 92623-1VGA
$29.99
Guess which one I own?
Specifications
Rating: 120V AC / DC
Amperage: 11.0
No-load RPM: 0 - 3,400
Disc Diameter: 7"
Spindle Size: US/8" - 11
Length: 167/16"
Weight: 6.4 lbs
Features
Powerful 11.0 Amp motor with overload protection and soft start – preventing torque jump when starting.
Variable speed dial/trigger matches correct rotation speed to individual applications.
Electronic feedback control maintains constant rotation speed during tough applications.
Spindle lock permits quick and easy disc changing.
and.......
7" VARIABLE SPEED POLISHER/SANDER
* Aluminum die cast handle for extra rigidty
* High impact PVC housing
* All ball bearing construction for smooth operation
* Versatile 300-3000 RPM range for polishing and sanding
* Spindle lock for easy pad changes
* Universal 5/8''-11TPI spindle
* Comes with 7'' hook and loop backing pad, foam pad, 60 and 240 grit sanding discs, terry towel, polishing bonnet
* 120V motor, 60 Hz, 9.8 amps
ITEM 92623-1VGA
$29.99
Guess which one I own?
SpoiledMan
New member
Stick a picture of the 9227 in there and you have triplets. That doesn't mean that they're the same machine. Have you used all 3? I have.
justin30513
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SpoiledMan said:
I used the 9227 and mine. Not much difference in my opinion. The bodyshop owner that has used the 9227 everyday could barely tell them apart.........other than the 200.00 difference.
What was your opinion on the HF model?
Did you do any type of reviews?
SpoiledMan
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No reviews here as that's really not "me." While they all operate the same and pretty much feel the same in your hands, there is an *obvious* quality difference between the Makita/Hitachi and the HF. There also isn't a $200 difference in price. It's more like $100. You're likely to have to replace that HF in the 5 years that I have my in warranty Hitachi as well.
SpoiledMan
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Yes it would be me.
As you can see, when I speak of the Edge 2K system it is because I have used it as well.
As you can see, when I speak of the Edge 2K system it is because I have used it as well.
Thomas Dekany
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I used a Hitachi once and hated how it didn't start slow like my makita.
justin30513
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tdekany said:
The Harbor Freight has this feature. I thought it was something you all would hate! I love it.
justin30513 said:
I have one of the HF rotary's as well and I don't care for it. Unless they've changed it since I bought one, it lacks electronic speed control. I will admit that it does have a fairly nice weight though - just slightly heavier than the 9227. I suppose it would be a good machine for running a Dynabrade.
justin30513
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firegate said:
Was there any other reason?
Did it correct paint flaws the same as others?
I want to make sure I'm using mine right.
Woob
New member
"Powerful 11.0 Amp motor with overload protection and soft start – preventing torque jump when starting.
Variable speed dial/trigger matches correct rotation speed to individual applications.
Electronic feedback control maintains constant rotation speed during tough applications."
Those are the reasons why I thought it was worth spending another $100 or so for my Hitachi. The Harbor Freight is nice and everything for the cheap price, but considering your a professional using this every week it's worth spending that money! HF smelt funny, plastic felt funny, and when I started using the polisher I knew it wasn't the quality for high speed polishing. I keep mine in the garage hidden, maybe use it if my Hitachi ever goes down, though I'd send my HF for $30 shipped in a heartbeat. I just can't believe I spent the money and time just to grab it.
Pick up the HF if you're playing around, if you're truly serious get a quality Makita/Dewalt/Metabo/Hitachi. I think it's pretty obvious how many good rotary users use a quality machine.
Variable speed dial/trigger matches correct rotation speed to individual applications.
Electronic feedback control maintains constant rotation speed during tough applications."
Those are the reasons why I thought it was worth spending another $100 or so for my Hitachi. The Harbor Freight is nice and everything for the cheap price, but considering your a professional using this every week it's worth spending that money! HF smelt funny, plastic felt funny, and when I started using the polisher I knew it wasn't the quality for high speed polishing. I keep mine in the garage hidden, maybe use it if my Hitachi ever goes down, though I'd send my HF for $30 shipped in a heartbeat. I just can't believe I spent the money and time just to grab it.
Pick up the HF if you're playing around, if you're truly serious get a quality Makita/Dewalt/Metabo/Hitachi. I think it's pretty obvious how many good rotary users use a quality machine.
justin30513 said:
Well, the lack of electronic speed control means that the motor won't compensate for load. With a Makita, Hitachi, etc, the motor will constantly spin at the speed you have it set to, while the HF will slow down as the pad makes contact.
Is the HF capable of correcting paint flaws? Sure. Is it worth the extra dough to step up to a better machine? That's up to you, but it's worth it to me at the very least.
wannafbody
wannafbody
get one with an 11amp motor and soft start. Harbor freight might have a mid priced model as well.
SpoiledMan
New member
Variable trigger is more important than a soft start. It's simply a matter of which you learn with or are comfortable with. I have both types of machines. An electronic speed control that *works* is also more important than how many amps the machine has as well.