Accumulator
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DBAILEY- Huh, wonder what`s up with the differing experiences..
Adam`s Micro SK polisher
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I was polishing my side windows 2 days ago with it in rotary mode (M37 glass restorer) and was definitely polishing longer than the 30 seconds at a time that people are saying it stalls at. I was using the brush attachment on some upholstery stains in rotary mode too. It didn`t stop then either. I don`t recall what speed I was polishing at so maybe that`s the difference. I`ll test it out tonight. I didn`t know about this problem.
I like the unit. The main body is solid. I have wondered about whether regreasing the gears in the head would make it quieter like people do with the HF DA polisher, but I don`t want to take it apart.
The brush attachment looks like the same thread as the Rupe`s brush attachments. I am assuming the Adam`s is a medium stiffness one equivalent. Hoping the 2 other Rupe`s brushes will work on it.
I like the unit. The main body is solid. I have wondered about whether regreasing the gears in the head would make it quieter like people do with the HF DA polisher, but I don`t want to take it apart.
The brush attachment looks like the same thread as the Rupe`s brush attachments. I am assuming the Adam`s is a medium stiffness one equivalent. Hoping the 2 other Rupe`s brushes will work on it.
Coatings=crack
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Yes of course. Just tried it again. Rupe`s 2" coarse wool pad. I can run it as long as I want. It doesn`t stop on its own. How would the machine know it`s in rotary mode anyways? You`re just screwing the counter weight adapter onto the end of the spinning spindle. It`s not like you`re flipping a switch or anything.
Off hand do you know the thread size on the proxxon micro extensions?
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FYI....I am noticing that the red LED lights up sometimes. I wonder if it can tell its in rotary mode based on the drag. The DA offset adaptors probably present a much higher load. So maybe there is supposed to be a governor on the unit and maybe my unit is not working right.
When I use it in rotary mode at speed 5 (6000 rpm) the polish absolutely slings everywhere. My PE8 only goes up to around 3800-4000 from what I remember which is crazy fast.
When I use it in rotary mode at speed 5 (6000 rpm) the polish absolutely slings everywhere. My PE8 only goes up to around 3800-4000 from what I remember which is crazy fast.
John U
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I was using my Diavolo 12V today and it was cutting out very quickly...pissing me off to no end!!!! I realized the red light flashing meant it was out of battery power. I plugged in a fresh battery and it was better but still stalling with little pressure.....
I`m gonna look at the Griots G8 3" at Barrett Jackson in January and try it out in their booth on a hood for stalling. I don`t want a cord but.....
Coatings=crack
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You’ll like the g8 as a DA.... you’ll still get it to stall due to it not being forced rotation. I’ve decided to bite the bullet and get the pixie but would buy the g8 in a second if it would do a 1” also.
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I received my G8 a week ago. It`s a nice polisher with the 3" and 2" plate. Smooth. Forget about a 1" pad with this machine, even if it was available. Too heavy/big.
Accumulator
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Ah, thanks for that (unfortunate) bit of info, exactly what I was wondering.
Coatings=crack
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Yeah and that shroud would definitely get in the way. Beast of a 3 inch though
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John U
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Merry Christmas to me!
Autopia`s store has 15% off on" almost" everything for another 3 hours...Flex included. So after thinking the G8 3" would be the trick and I`d try one and order mid January at Barrett-Jackson with a 10% show discount...... I came to my senses and realized it has a ...cord!
I want something I can use "away from cords". I watched a few Flex PXE videos, closed my eyes to the price and hit the send button. I believe I did the same years ago when the Flex 3401 was introduced and I`ve never regretted that purchase.
New Years is next week.... oh lord help my urges!
Autopia`s store has 15% off on" almost" everything for another 3 hours...Flex included. So after thinking the G8 3" would be the trick and I`d try one and order mid January at Barrett-Jackson with a 10% show discount...... I came to my senses and realized it has a ...cord!
I want something I can use "away from cords". I watched a few Flex PXE videos, closed my eyes to the price and hit the send button. I believe I did the same years ago when the Flex 3401 was introduced and I`ve never regretted that purchase.
New Years is next week.... oh lord help my urges!
yamabob
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He already helped you!!! You did press the buy button right B)
If any one is curious the backing plate thread size for the swirl killer micro is M6x1.0 I was able to order some generic 1 inch backing plates off the internet and they fit well.
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Sizzle Chest
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See if the shroud slipped down any. Mine will move a little.
It didn`t slip out of place, the notches were still in tact. It seems like it was made to have a slightly loose tolerance since we`re able to pull it off/snap it back in. Is it a problem enough to take the protective shroud off when using and just be extra careful, or is the vibration/contact not something that would affect the correction work?