Please, I am just going to do this for others that need a good post to possibly help them decide and myself as well. The Dewalt 489 and Makita 9227. Some facts here, let me know if they are correct or incorrect? I am being critical. So please, anyone that does not like this sort of thing please do not continue past this sentence. Others can enjoy.
Dewalt DW849- Heavy-duty, built to last. It shows the actual speeds, RPM on handle. 1000-3000 RPM. Weighs over eight pounds. Handle stick on side as traditional buffers and sanders. Price on ebay approx. 175.
Makita 9227- Built to last? Has anyones Makita 9227 buffer broke? Is there one case on this forum where one has broke? I am skeptical that they break or are not made just as sturdy as the DW? I have not found one thread that someone said theirs broke. Do the dials 1-? represent an actual rpm that can be looked up in the manual that comes with buffer? If so, I don't believe there can be much said about the dewalt having the RPMS listed, as long as the Makita posts it somewhere... Also I have noticed that everyone agrees the max speed someone should go on a buffer is about 1750 RPM. If that is true amongst you Pros, then that would mean some of the dewalts settings would be useless? Being the difference in RPMS for the dewalt is 750, while the Makita is 1150 RPMS. ( AKA more settings to use ) The makita does not speed up right away which might be of some use for splatter and control. Not saying it is, but it could be. The makita only ways 6.6 approx. A difference of approx three pounds lighter. The handle on the buffer is different. Though, it might make more sense to have it in the middle since the pad must stay flat. Probably a personal preference.
Price on ebay 176 dollars.
Now, how many settings does the dewalt have on it... 1-6? 1-3? How many does the Makitta have, and besides these questions and the ones above which is newer to the industry?
Here is where I am going to be critical, please take no offense this is just to get it straight in my head and try to reason through this. I took your guys advice on doing a search and learned a bit about each buffer. I took shineshops advice on maybe giving the makita a look at. His preference is a factor because he has both, and being a pro chooses the makita over the DW 100% of the time. Thank you for the input autopians. I thought for sure I was getting the dewalt until the curve and I am pretty sure I am going with the Makitta now. Here is why,I am going to sum it all up so other people can try and get a feel for it in this post.
The Makitta I believe is newer to the industry. This might mean that it has better technology. It weighs a bit less. Why would I get a DW that weighs more and fatigues me. While DW claims it is well built. Which I believe it is! I also believe ( not sure will wait for posts ) the makitta is just as well built. I have not seen anything except claims that the makitta is weaker and more prone to break compared to the DW. Assuming 1750 is the max one should go when buffing, the Makitta easily takes the DW because the DW starts at 1000 while the makitta at 600. If slower RPMS result in a finer finish? then why would I want anything less than the best? The DW does not have these settings, you might be able to guess on the trigger but who knows. The increasing speed is something that the DW does not have and might be a nice plus, as well as the handle.
That is it, fellow pro - autopian friends.
I would appreciate some responses on my questions and any thoughts, because it took me a while to write this. LOL
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