what rotary polisher do YOU use?

[vick-e]

im still deciding which polisher to get. i want a light light light and durable and low vibration. i was told to get the makita one in the review section. today i tried the dewalt 849 is there anything lighter then that?





and where can i purchase these in a canada vancouver of a website that is based in canada.

 

[C. Charles Hahn]

Cyclo is not a rotary polisher, for starters.



As far as I know, the best polisher to meet what you're looking for would be a Metabo. I have not used one personally, but everyone I've talked to seems to think they're the easiest to use as far as rotaries go.



http://www.topoftheline.com/metabopolisher.html

 

[vick-e]

haha i thought i could changed my post before someone read it

 

[Thomas Dekany]

Cyclo is not a rotary polisher, for starters.



As far as I know, the best polisher to meet what you're looking for would be a Metabo. I have not used one personally, but everyone I've talked to seems to think they're the easiest to use as far as rotaries go.



http://www.topoftheline.com/metabopolisher.html

yes the metabo is much lighter then the makita.

 

[PakShak]

I like my trusted Makita 9227.



With Aloha,

Ranney

 

[SVR]

Festool a, rupes and Fein I have seen a member use and with unreal results using menzerna

 

[porta]

AEG 150, very light but not so powerful, only 1200w.

 

[zippymbr]

I use the Hitatchi SP18VA(H) and love it. Very well balanced and easy to use. Got it off Ebay for $120 from here www.utterguys.com

 

[mgm2003]

I use a Dewalt and Metabo.

 

[Accumulator]

I have the Makita, but if I were buying today I'd be looking at something like that Metabo.

 

[3Dog]

Metabo!!!!

 

[atticdog]

I have a Hitachi

 

[Mitchubishievo]

Makita 9227...I love it.

 

[vick-e]

http://www.makita.com/menu.php?pg=class.srch_tools&tag=polisher







can somone explain to me the major differences (other then the free bag) between the top three machines?



i can get 9227c for 228 cdn includes tax. i want that wrap around side handle.

 

[Spilchy]

The Fein is a tad lighter than the Metabo and definately lighter than all the rest.



http://www.coastaltool.com/cgi-bin/...po.htm?L+coastest+lrgl4941ffd562d5+1132330770

 

[MichaelM]

http://www.makita.com/menu.php?pg=class.srch_tools&tag=polisher







can somone explain to me the major differences (other then the free bag) between the top three machines?

The handle is the only difference between the actual machines.





I have used the DeWalt, Makita and a Milwaukee. To me the DeWalt is too loud and is also heavier then the Makita. I wouldn't consider buying a Milwaukee.

 

[White95Max]

I have a cheap Chicago Electric rotary. It works for what I use it for. It's heavy, but I only use it once in a while, so it's not really a big deal.

It cost me ~$32.00 shipped.

 

[JustinR32]

I bought the Makita, but I think I would have been just as happy with the Hitachi, or the Metabo. The DeWalt, well, some folks swear by them. If the weight isn't an issue, it might be the best tool overall.... again weight notwithstanding.



The Makita and the Hitachi are only about half a pound heavier than the Metabo, and cost considerably less.



I have a Chicago Electric, and it's an OK tool. But it is definitely crude compared to the other tools named here.





Tom

 

[SpoiledMan]

I have a Hitachi and a B&D 6138(Dewalt 849) and while there was/is nothing wrong with the B&D I do love the lighter weight of the Hitachi. I got is from www.utterguys.com when they were putting them up on ebay for $134 shipped.

 

[hondaguy2582]

Makita 9227 all the way, even the old makita polisher(the one i have) works great. Ive used both, but I would definitely upgrade if i had the chance to!!!!!!