Which one would you choose ?

sorry but i wouldnt pick either one, ive used one and its cheap as hell. I currently have 2 dewalts and i wouldnt give them up for anything.
 
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sorry but i wouldnt pick either one, ive used one and its cheap as hell. I currently have 2 dewalts and i wouldnt give them up for anything.
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Thanks, that really helped me choose :o . I was told by a professional paint guy these were good to start off with.
 
They're not bad, especially for the $$$. It's not a Makita or DeWalt but it spins just like any rotary and with a good backing plate and pads it's OK for occasional use. I have the one on sale for $25, and it does fine. If I used it on a weekly basis I would look at a Makita or DeWalt.



BTW, this thread looked very familiar, there was one asking the same question a week or so ago that may answer some more questions for you:



http://autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=52394
 
I have the 11 amp model pictured. I use it to polish aluminum tanks, wheels, etc. on semis. A great machine for that purpose....variable speed, strong 11 amp motor, etc.



These kinds of items are just like computers...you pay for the name. This machine has the same Baldor motor that some of the more expensive brands have in them...and most polishing shops use Baldor motors on their hand held and stationary polishing machines. And...anyone that does alot of polishing could tell you....the aluminum residue gets into these motors and chews them up after time. I would rather drop another $25.00 for one of these , then get a Dewalt or Makita fixed or replaced.



MIKE
 
I already posted this on the other thread referred by Elliot Ness. I will repeat it.



I have the $25 bucks and works perfectly for occasional use. However, I think the lighter one will be easier to deal with.

they have also a new one, just search harbor freight for "polisher". The best feature of the new one: 300-3000 rpm variable, and bail handle :p
 
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