Labster
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Curious about those who have used both. I'd like to know pros and cons of either. I'm looking at purchasing a new rotary to replace my old Dewalt.
Makita 9227C or Flex Rotary?
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Darkstar752
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I have not used the Flex, but the Makita is a very good rotary, although I believe it is 6.6lbs vs. the Flex's 4 something. However, I wouldn't trust the Flex for reliability since the Flex 3401 is having so many problems. Haven't really checked into the Flex rotary though.
Setec Astronomy
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One of the comments about the Flex rotary has been that it is very noisy.
imported_Exelero
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i used both an have both i now only use my makita as i always have done.
Darkstar752
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Greg Nichols
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SupeBee and I did a car together. I had the Makita he was using the Flex. While the flex is lighter, the noise was the larger difference. I would take the few small pounds over the noise any day, plus it builds strong muscles...........
the makita is a workhorse and just keeps going.
Cheers,
GREG
the makita is a workhorse and just keeps going.
Cheers,
GREG
Setec Astronomy
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Didn't SB say that part of that was a lubrication issue? That it got quieter and ran cooler once he lubed the gears? How about we all chip in and send a 5lb pail of grease to the Flex factory?