Bought this today.. Is it useful?

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Flawless Image

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Bought a flat screen on craigslist today. went to pick it up and saw this laying in his garage, brand spankin new.. asked if he wanted to sell, he said yes.. He priced $40, I offered $30. we settled on $35.



Came home and looked online and found that it is over $400 for this little thing!

Dynabrade Buffers

Is it something that I can use with my compressor? It says 10,000 RPM, but I have a pressure regulator on my compressor, so I can feed as much or little PSI as necessary.. What you guys think?



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Flawless Image said:
so who does use this? someone must.. for 400+ dollars! just wondering what other profession this is useful for.
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1.) you got one hell of a deal



2.) I think if you have enough compressor to back it

it can be a great tool for detailing



3.) IIRC that is what GM and other MFR.'s use @ the plant for detailing



4.) IIRC the 10,000 opm is a no load speed
 
Street5927 said:
I almost bought this one from Griots, but really didn't think I would have much use for it since I have a PC, Flex and DeWalt Rotary.



Pneumatic Orbital - Air Tools - Tools - Griot's Garage
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yeah, that one is a bit different. i want to try mine out, but my compressor is in my trailer (at the storage facility), so i wont be able to get it till tomo.



The head itself rotates, then the attachment for the head rotates as well. Is that a good feature? or is it gonna vibrate my hands off?
 
BigJimZ28 said:
1.) you got one hell of a deal



2.) I think if you have enough compressor to back it

it can be a great tool for detailing



3.) IIRC that is what GM and other MFR.'s use @ the plant for detailing



4.) IIRC the 10,000 opm is a no load speed
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ha. well the guy works at the local Nissan Plant. I guess that explains how he got it brand new and sold it for $35.
 
Flawless Image said:
here is my compressor. will it have enough juice for what I need?

HUSKY 1.7 Running Hp, 17 Gallon Husky Air Compressor review at Kaboodle
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"The Dynabrade Dynabuffer is a 5 inch air powered random orbital buffer with a patented balancer to compensate for vibration when running under load, resulting in smoother operation.

The Dynabuffer runs at 10,000 RPM free speed, then slows to 5000 RPM under load. Backup pad and optional polishing buffer moves in 14 mm diameter offset orbit. The smooth feel of this buffer lessens swirl marks and reduces user fatigue.



Buffing and Polishing Tips



Optimum air pressure for this model is 90 PSIG.



To prevent "slinging" of the polishing compound, keep Dynabuffer ON the work surface as you stop the tool.



For most efficient polishing, place approximately 10 lbs. of pressure on pad while Dynabuffer is in use."
 
the buffer is rated at 0.36 HP, your compressor is rated at 1.7 HP...

it should keep up with no problems...
 
I'd say the only way to tell is to plug it up and try it. And if its to much for the compressor you can probably turn it around for a huge profit
 
BigJimZ28 said:
is that a joke?

... that not how it works
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dat how it work

it has da power, ie, pressure or force, but not the capacity/flow/volume per time...



the device takes 15-20 SCFM (much higher than the compressor) to operate so the compressor may be able to drive it at full speed with no load for a short time, but when a load is applied it will stall...because the compressor can't keep up...



what'll probably happen is that it will reach some equilibrium point, ie, low pressure and flow, the buffer will spin slowly, with little force, and the compressor will run continuously
 
That is one hell of a smokin deal. That's what they use at the factories on some cars. 3M sells the kit along with this machine and is for OEM use. You need one hell of an air compressor to run it constant.



I think Infinity might use these machines at the factory. Great machine, but in the wrong hands with the wrong product/pad it can do some severe damage.



I'll give you a $100 for it...:cool::laugh: For real....
 
artm3 said:
dat how it work

it has da power, ie, pressure or force, but not the capacity/flow/volume per time...



the device takes 15-20 SCFM (much higher than the compressor) to operate so the compressor may be able to drive it at full speed with no load for a short time, but when a load is applied it will stall...because the compressor can't keep up...



what'll probably happen is that it will reach some equilibrium point, ie, low pressure and flow, the buffer will spin slowly, with little force, and the compressor will run continuously
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If it is not run with the right amount of air, the machine will bog down causing pigtails and it will not be that great on your compressor.
 
artm3 said:
the buffer is rated at 0.36 HP, your compressor is rated at 1.7 HP...

it should keep up with no problems...
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BigJimZ28 said:
is that a joke?

... that not how it works
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artm3 said:
dat how it work
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that's NOT how it works



the 1.7 Hp of the compressor is what the motor is rated @

and has nothing to do with how it will run a tool





take that same 1.7 HP motor and mount it to a 2,000 gal tank

and it will run the tool just fine

(sure it will take a week to fill the tank)
 
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