Coming Soon! New FLEX "XFE-7 12 80"

[Angus]

Just incase anyone didn`t see this post over on AG about the new FLEX mini:

https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/flex-polishers/111205-new-flex-leaked.html

And Mike Phillips video`s on using the prototype:

https://www.facebook.com/pg/Mike.Phillips.Autogeek/videos/?ref=page_internal

 

[Setec Astronomy]

Disappointed that the "form factor" on this is "PC" instead of rotary/trigger. But it seems to be based off the PE-8 architecture, so that`s understandable (of course I never understood why the PE-8 has that form factor). I mean, I bought a whole box of Ryobi tools for half of what this tool is going to cost, and they all have triggers.

 

[LEDetailng]

Disappointed that the "form factor" on this is "PC" instead of rotary/trigger. But it seems to be based off the PE-8 architecture, so that`s understandable (of course I never understood why the PE-8 has that form factor). I mean, I bought a whole box of Ryobi tools for half of what this tool is going to cost, and they all have triggers.

I learned to polish on a rotary (Dewalt 849), I bought the Rupes 15 mark II as my first DA. I have never used the large body of a PC style polisher, but the thought of having an on/off switch vs a trigger throws me off.

Is there a design advantage to the larger PC style body vs the traditional rotary/trigger shape?

 

[Angus]

Disappointed that the "form factor" on this is "PC" instead of rotary/trigger. But it seems to be based off the PE-8 architecture, so that`s understandable (of course I never understood why the PE-8 has that form factor). I mean, I bought a whole box of Ryobi tools for half of what this tool is going to cost, and they all have triggers.

Agreed. The lack of a trigger was the first thing that caught my eye, followed by placing the speed dial on the back instead of ontop of the tool.