i was just reading something

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evil_c5

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the pinnacle handbook says to use the swirl remover with the finishing pad at 4000-4500 orbits per min. that seems really fast unless im comparing opm and rpm wrong.



im just wondering if i need to use my de-walt rotary with the finishing pad at 4500 rpm? that still seems way way too fast.
 
evil_c5 said:
the pinnacle handbook says to use the swirl remover with the finishing pad at 4000-4500 orbits per min. that seems really fast unless im comparing opm and rpm wrong.



im just wondering if i need to use my de-walt rotary with the finishing pad at 4500 rpm? that still seems way way too fast.
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Nah, don't use the Dewalt for this (at 4500 RPM you'd be down to metal pretty fast ;) ).



Your hunch was right, you can't compare orbits-per-minute to revolutions-per-minute. Totally different. Just use the PC at setting 4 or between 4 and 5- that'll be about 4,000- 4,500 orbits-per-minute.
 
yea, its got a thumbwheel speed control from like 1000 rpm up.



i just got the pad set from autogeek with 4 or 5 different pads. im anxious to try it!
 
evil_c5- Treat the Dewalt with respect while you build familiarity with it.



You might still want to pick up a PC sometime. Everyone I can think of (and I'm probably forgetting somebody :o ) who uses a rotary also keeps a PC/Cyclo on hand for some jobs.



An analogy might be: people who have chainsaws also have hand saws for the lighter work. Even people who absolutely can't get by without the chainsaw will use a handsaw for some jobs. Simply a matter of using the right tool for the job.
 
Accumulator said:
evil_c5- Treat the Dewalt with respect while you build familiarity with it. ...
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^^^ Sage advise. ^^^



Until you get comfortable with controlling a rotary I would recommend starting out with the safest, least-cutting or non-cutting products and pads.



Try a pure-polish, glaze or wax with a finishing or polishing pad until you feel you've got it under control. After that move on to more aggressive products as appropriate.





PC.
 
Brian,



I have a a PC and about 30 pads if you want to try it out. I can bring it to the next MAGNA meeting if you're interested. I'd definately like to take the rotary jump one day, I'm just not ready yet, plus my PC can handle most anything I throw at it (it just may take a little longer than a rotary).



I too am anxious to get polishing, I've added like 6+ new products to my collection over the winter that I'm dieing to try out. The GN is lined up for VM + Souveran! I can't wait.
 
i have used a rotary for about 9 years, so im comfortable with it. i have just always used 3m products with it.



steve, you will like the souveran, i used it on my 1st gn many times. it has a very deep wet shine. i didnt continue with it because to me the shine didnt last as long as some others out there. but that was 7 or 8 years ago, maybe the durability has changed.
 
I don't know if this number / RPM range from Porter-Cable will help-



Note: The speed control is numbered from 1 to 6. According to Porter Cable here's the rpm range: (Speeds can vary 200 rpm depending on the line voltage [110 volts to 120 volts] in your area.1 = 1,000 to 1,200 rpm, 2 = 1,400 to 1,600 rpm, 3 = 1,800 to 2,000 rpm, 4 = 2,200 to 2,400 rpm, 5 = 2,600 to 2,800 rpm, 6 = 3000 rpm

JonM
 
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