Metabo Rotary

Shaun Carollo

Shaun Carollo

Slave to Swirls
pei if you like you can do a search on the meatabo rotary, i seen some reviews while doing a search on rotary's. hope this will help :search

i did an edit so i can use the new smiley lol.
 
Wifehatescar - As long as you drive to me you can test it out all day long.

It's gonna be weird adjusting to the PC like switch and speed dial, but I think it will be worth it when you factor in that it is HALF the weight of my 9227C.

PEIDetail - Weight is the biggest factor, and for me, the three year warranty is also a plus.
 
Weight can make a big diff to weariness for pros.
Hope it doesn't work like amps--lighter is weaker. The switch seems ridiculous.
I'd love to switch down below a 1000rpm, but I love my DW849.
 
PEI Detail said:
What's the deal with Matabo? Why's it good, compared with Makita or DW?
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I honestly think that the Makita is what you shoud go for. Everyone knows that anything that say's Makita, Dewalt, Metabo, Hitachi, Snap-On etc.. will last a while. Rotaries just do one thing "ROTATE" There is noe better rotary over the other. It is like Natty's Blue V.S Souveran depending on how your prep is it will look good anyway. You can use the same analogy with the rotary. But I do understand that weight is a factor but not one to use as a selling point. I persoanlly believe you need a little weight and balance to use the rotary. having something that is light weight just does'nt feel right for a :bb: 6'3 240 lbs. Dude like me. :surrender The MAKITA offers the best of both worlds.
 
havnt used the metabo but the makita is a great machine and I love it! Its worth checking out!

Greg
 
At a little over 5 pound it is light and 3 years is probably the best warranty out there, but what other features makes it better than others. At that price, why do you want one instead of the others mentioned. i can get 3 849s for that price. Just curious.
 
I've used Metabo's Rotary and liked it alot. I own a Dewalt, and a Makita, but my favorite rotary is a 15 year old Black & Decker variable that nobody in my crew touches but me. I agree with PEI that the 700rpm setting is attractive, but I don't need another machine right now. I thought they had the new Metabo's weighing under 5 lbs but guess I was wrong. :confused:
 
My dream machine:
DW849 handle, response, power, trigger lock, and durability
Makita dial with 849 notches, closer to Makita weight (from what I recall, a lb or so lighter)
500-3000 rpm settings
Cordless, Cordless, Cordless
Free pads for life
 
I have a DW849 and Metabo. Here are my top (few) pro's & con's for each machine (IMO).


DW Pro's
: Trigger & Speed Dial -Great location.
: Durability & Torque (This can be a finesse machine or a beast)
: Comfort

DW Con's
: Heavy (especially on the verticals)
: Noise
: If you're used to a PC, it will kick like a bronco until you achieve balance.


Metabo Pro's
: Weight/Balance/Low Noise. It feels and behaves like a quality tool.

: Easy transition from a DA -very well balanced and forgiving. If you want to move from a PC to a rotary, this is the sweet spot. My neighbor is a PC only man, and he's tried the metabo a few times and LOVES it.

: 700 RPM start up speed (low)



Metabo Con's
: No trigger control
: Speed setting is in the rear (out of sight)
: Cost
: The Metabo doesn't have the weight/torque of the DW -but I'm not convinced that it's needed. (This is actually swinging towards a feature after several uses)

The top 2 Metabo con's that I listed are an adjustment if you've grown up on a DW or Mikata. If not, you will be VERY HAPPY with a metabo.
 
recently i tried a makita & im in love . I have been detailing for a while & im convienced that both the Makita & the Metabo are top choices.
 
Thank you all for responding. I think I am going to wait until spring time and purchase then, with a review shortly after.

Thanks,
Shaun
 
Shaun,

I just purchased one of the Metabo's and have done one car with it. In the past I have used a cheap GMC rotary(only did a few cars with it), Festool ROS, Festool Rotex and a PC.

The Metabo is lot like the PC to pick up, the store I went to had all these brands on display, except for the PC which isnt sold here, so I could feel the balance, weight etc. The sales guy even plugged them in so I could start them.

I found the switch and speed control were second nature due to my PC usage and more natural than the Rotex.

Speeds are:
1 = 700
2 = 1100
3 = 1500
4 = 1800
5 = 2000
6 = 2200

Metabo state that "the VTC electronics make material - compatible work possible and an almost constant speed, even under load"

I found that with 7.5"LC VC pads the machine was very easy to control at speed 3 (easier than the Rotex) for polishing work and I also used it to apply a coat of EX-P on speed 1.

In Australia the price difference wasnt worth worrying about and in fact the Metabo at approx $280.00USD was cheaper than the Makita and Hitachi by about $5 (yes we pay too much for quality tools down here)

I hope this helps

Cheers
Dave.
 
I was hoping the Metabo would be comparatively easy to use, but easier than a Rotex? That's a bit surprising, even though I've never used a Festool.
I might grab one by the end of the week now that I've seen your review. Did you use it with the handle or just gripped the head?
 
Madix,

I have definately found the Metabo easier to use than the GMC rotary, its better balance and shorter distance between my hands makes it feel a lot better. The Rotex is different to use, not easier or harder, just different, you would really have to try one to see what I am talking about.

I did my car today with the Metabo, I wasnt doing paint correction just polishing with PCL to build up confidence and to get the "feel" of the machine.

I find I grip the machine in different ways depending on what I am doing, so yes I use the side handle and yes I grip it by the head.

We are hijacking Shaun's thread, I will give you a call.

Cheers
Dave.
 
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