Which machine to get?

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scubywrxr

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Hi .. I am considering my first machine to purchase and cannot make my mind up .. do i get a PC, makita 9227 or the makita bo6040 which has the both functions of PC and rotary?

Please help me make the right purchase.



Thanks in advance
 
get the pc! the rotary takes more skill to use, and not to mention the pc is alot safer and user friendly.
 
I was leaning towards the PC, the thing is if i get the Makita Bo6040; which has the dual function; I can start to use the rotary action when I am more skilled or is it better to have two separate machines?
 
I'd go with either the PC or a CYCLO. As best I can tell most people who've tried the BO6040 don't like it.



I'd rather have two separate machines (well, in my case *three*) that do their specific tasks properly and in a user-friendly manner. It's like having a set of open-end wrenches instead of just a Crescent wrench.
 
He meant fixed rotation. It's like the rotation movement of the PC, but you can't stop it by pressing down on the pad like the PC.
 
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I would just get the PC. For all you know, the PC may just be all that your going to need. A rotary isnt really needed unless your working on really bad paints or really hard paints, none of which your rex should be.
 
I'd start with a PC. A PC will be a great tool to start with, and I bet you'll end up using it more than a rotary. I started with a rotary, and when I got the PC I parked the rotary unless the task is very challenging. The PC has a great tactile feel to it, the pads are readily available, and it will remove some pretty nasty paint defects.

A rotary is really only used when a lot of heat and speed are needed. Using it at that level is pretty rare. I'm glad I started with a rotary so many years ago, it taught me a lot, but I wouldn't recommend anyone to start with one. Like I said I parked the rotary, and use the PC exclusivly.
 
Thanks so much for the advice guys! I am going with the PC and the Makita rotary (getting it for a very good price!). I will use the PC and keep the rotary in storage until I am experienced enough to use it. My scooby has the softest paint on a car anyways, so I think the PC would be the safest to use on it.
 
tough to say but i can relay my story see if it helps you any. Like CHPSK8 I too started with the PC (personal use, i don't do this as a profession) and after playing with it for about 10 months then subsequently mastering it I moved up to the next level -- a rotary. I bought myself a dewalt rotary which is great.



Personally i believe both a PC and rotary have their proper place in any car nut's arsenal over the past year that I have had both I have found occassion to use both at one time or another.



Then the addiction begins LOL





Good luck
 
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