Replacing my rotary

R

ReLoaDeD BuLLiT

New member
Looking for the professionals' opinions here. I use my rotary about 100 or so hours a month. I had a piece of crap chicago electric that bit the dust today (no pun intended).



That's my 2nd one.



I'm on somewhat of a tight budget, but I want something that's not going to break down on me. So I ask, what's the best rotary for the dollar. Preferably 200 or less.



This one is available locally for only 169.99 (plus tax) and it seems like a pretty good deal but I want everyone's opinion. I'm aware it's pretty heavy, but the chicago electric one was heavy as well.



My 2nd question is:



I've always used 7-8" pads. What would be the advantages/disadvantages of going to a 4" pad?
 
get a makita. i would purchase it from AG and if you google " makita 9227c " and see it cheaper, they will price match it (does it get any better?). you can't go wrong with them, especially with their awesome customer service (most important IMO)...
 
Last I remembered, you're in WPB right? I'm in Wellington - You're welcome to come by the house and test out my Makita with pads ranging from 5 inch to 8. LMK.
 
I bought a Metabo and never looked back. 5 lbs vs. 8=my arms love the decision to cough up the extra coin and get a quality machine. If you're using it 100 hours per month then pony up the extra dough and get something that will last you forever and make your life much easier. My $.02
 
David Fermani said:
Last I remembered, you're in WPB right? I'm in Wellington - You're welcome to come by the house and test out my Makita with pads ranging from 5 inch to 8. LMK.
Click to expand...
very good. do I know you? LOL wpb? we should tag team some hardcore details...I do very good work.



BigAl3 said:
Price Match Promise
Click to expand...
thank you!



Shaun Carollo said:
I bought a Metabo and never looked back. 5 lbs vs. 8=my arms love the decision to cough up the extra coin and get a quality machine. If you're using it 100 hours per month then pony up the extra dough and get something that will last you forever and make your life much easier. My $.02
Click to expand...
I've heard excellent things about metabos and been linked to a site with them on clearance for 200...hmmm, strongly considering.
 
ReLoaDeD BuLLiT said:
ok, what about 4 inch pad vs 7-8"?
Click to expand...





4" pads are for tight spots. 7-8" are fine if thats what you like like. I have been happy with 6.5" pads that I also can use on the PC.



I have a Hitachi rotary, I bought it when the price was quite a bit lower. I am happy with it. I have many Makita tools as well and would hesitate to buy a Makita rotary.



The metabo sounds nice, but doesn't have a trigger-only on/off and a speed control :nixweiss
 
I had a makita - never used much, so I sold it and bought a flex. A good friend of mine had bought a makita about the same time, his crapped out anf needed 80 bucks worth of repair work. If I was looking for a rotary, I'd look hard at the Hitachi, has a 5 year warranty, available for under 200 - check PAC and use the discount.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top