DeWalt Buffer/Polisher

[DonziGirl]

I'm thinking of getting a buffer from DeWalt. Here's the delimma:

$179 one includes
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</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2><!-- Begin Specifications Table --><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD bgColor=#000000 colSpan=2>http://www.dewalt.com/us/images/section_bars/section_specifications.gif</TD></TR><TR><TD align=left bgColor=#ffffff>Amps</TD><TD align=right bgColor=#ffffff>7.0 AC Amps</TD></TR><TR><TD align=left bgColor=#ffcc00>Max Watts Out</TD><TD align=right bgColor=#ffcc00>700 W</TD></TR><TR><TD align=left bgColor=#ffffff>No Load Speed</TD><TD align=right bgColor=#ffffff>0-1,750 rpm</TD></TR><TR><TD align=left bgColor=#ffcc00>Spindle Thread</TD><TD align=right bgColor=#ffcc00>5/8"-11 </TD></TR><TR><TD align=left bgColor=#ffffff>Spindle Lock</TD><TD align=right bgColor=#ffffff>Yes </TD></TR><TR><TD align=left bgColor=#ffcc00>Tool Length</TD><TD align=right bgColor=#ffcc00>15.9 "</TD></TR><TR><TD align=left bgColor=#ffffff>Tool Weight</TD><TD align=right bgColor=#ffffff>7.8 lbs</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><!-- End Specifications Table --></TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2><!-- Begin Includes Table -->
Includes: <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top width=10>http://www.dewalt.com/us/images/icons/icons_bullet.gif</TD><TD width="100%">2 position side handle</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width=10>http://www.dewalt.com/us/images/icons/icons_bullet.gif</TD><TD width="100%">rubber backing pad</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width=10>http://www.dewalt.com/us/images/icons/icons_bullet.gif</TD><TD width="100%">clamp nut</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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$230 one includes
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</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2><!-- Begin Specifications Table --><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD bgColor=#000000 colSpan=2>http://www.dewalt.com/us/images/section_bars/section_specifications.gif</TD></TR><TR><TD align=left bgColor=#ffffff>Amps</TD><TD align=right bgColor=#ffffff>8.0 AC Amps</TD></TR><TR><TD align=left bgColor=#ffcc00>Max Watts Out</TD><TD align=right bgColor=#ffcc00>1,400 W</TD></TR><TR><TD align=left bgColor=#ffffff>No Load Speed</TD><TD align=right bgColor=#ffffff>0-1,000/0-3,000 rpm</TD></TR><TR><TD align=left bgColor=#ffcc00>Spindle Thread</TD><TD align=right bgColor=#ffcc00>5/8"-11 </TD></TR><TR><TD align=left bgColor=#ffffff>Spindle Lock</TD><TD align=right bgColor=#ffffff>Yes </TD></TR><TR><TD align=left bgColor=#ffcc00>Tool Length</TD><TD align=right bgColor=#ffcc00>17.3 "</TD></TR><TR><TD align=left bgColor=#ffffff>Tool Weight</TD><TD align=right bgColor=#ffffff>8.25 lbs</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><!-- End Specifications Table --></TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2><!-- Begin Includes Table -->
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[DonziGirl]

What do you guys think?

[DonziGirl]

Nevermind - I answered my own question. I need the more expensive one because I need to turn higher rates of speed - at least 2500 rpm.

Why is it I always need the more expensive stuff?

[FormulaOne]

Why is it I always need the more expensive stuff?

Because you're a woman. Thats what you do.

Just kidding.

I just bought my dad one 2 weeks ago for his boats. I dont recall the specs but I went to home depot and said I need one thats at least 2500rpm. I ended up with a mikisa or mikita or something like that...It was green. And less than $200. Thats all i remember.

[DonziGirl]

Not that I'm stuck on DeWalt tools - but my Dad has gone through a LOT of buffers and found that they usually last the longest.

[THRILLSEEKER]

Not that I'm stuck on DeWalt tools - but my Dad has gone through a LOT of buffers and found that they usually last the longest.

YES, yes you are stuck on them:D

[DonziGirl]

No, that would be you.... do you own any power tools that aren't yellow and black?

[THRILLSEEKER]

The only power tools that I own that arent dewalt are specialty tools that dewalt doesnt make.

My work environment is extremely harsh and brutal when it comes to tools, Ive tried them all Porter Cable, Millwaukee, Craftsman, Mikita....so on and so forth and my dewalt stuff has outlasted them all. Rigid is about the only exception.

[Scott]

You could borrow one of the two that I own;)

[DonziGirl]

I've always borrowed my dad's - I'd just like to have my own to be honest. I like being able to work on the boat on my own time and not worry about getting it back to whomever I borrowed the tool from. I would use it often enough to justify buying it.

Thanks for the offer though Scott.

[Scott]

O.K. Then buy my extra one I can't use two at the same time:D

[DonziGirl]

LOL - is it a variable speed? What's the max rpms?

- And what do you want for it?

[ITLLFLI]

For the one time a year you use it these work well. Unless your going to go into business like your dad?

At that price they are nearly disposable!!

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=92623

[Queenie]

[QUOTE=THRILLSEEKER;8119]The only power tools that I own that arent dewalt are specialty tools that dewalt doesnt make.QUOTE]

Vibrating toys don't count Tony! :D ;)

[Scott]

One is the ever so popular Makita 7???? Series that I would highly recommend over anything else. Many topics on that unit and not one negative response. I like the soft start it helps prevent slinging and is variable 600 to 3000rpm OBTW I'm not going to sell it:D

The other one is a Industrial series B&D that also spins up to 3000rpm I've never used it but the previous owner was anal about "only the best" after looking at it I'm sorry to say I think a may keep it for a backup or for friends to use when I call them for the buffing party:DrunkAgain:

But you are more than welcome to try them out if it helps in your decision or like I said just borrow them and save yourself a tank of gas:D After all I only live 10 minutes from Tony and they are always accessible. (if I give him the shop code):devil:

[THRILLSEEKER]

Thanks Scott - I'll keep it in mind!

Edit: DAM HIM - he didn't sign out again GRRRRRRR


-Donzi

[Sidewinder]

For the one time a year you use it these work well. Unless your going to go into business like your dad?

At that price they are nearly disposable!!

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=92623
I went with the harbor freight buffer, also paid the extra 5 dollars for the replacement deal. They said, if you break it, you can bring it back and we will replace it with a new one. REALLY? She said, Yep.

I can put the hurtin on a buffer.

[ITLLFLI]

I went with the harbor freight buffer, also paid the extra 5 dollars for the replacement deal. They said, if you break it, you can bring it back and we will replace it with a new one. REALLY? She said, Yep.

I can put the hurtin on a buffer.


I'm with ya. They wil and do stand behind them no questions asked. :bike:

[Bomar76]

I also have the Harbor Freight buffer....we have used it at least 3 years and it works fine for buffing out our boat twice a year. Didn't buy the $5 insurance, hell, if it toasts no big deal.

[TEAMBAJA]

Dad has a Makita at the carlot (Im sure Mr Sidewinder has had it in his hands before!:D ) but I still prefer the Dewalt. Probably because Ive gotten used to the Dewalts. We have some Milwaukees at work, but I wont use them. They are starting to get alot of air buffers in lately (not sure what brand). People seem to like them, but I havent tried one yet. Look alot lighter!

[THRILLSEEKER]

Only bad part about any air tool is they bog down easily under load, and unless you have one hell of a filtration system (which Im sure Baja does) your going to spit water and oil onto your work, which isnt a problem, unless of course your painting or buffing. :yawn:

[cuda]

7 amps is not powerful enough to last very long. I've got hand held angle cut grinders with more amps than that. As far as Makita vs Dewalt. I had angle cut grinders from both of them apart to fix. The Makita had a ball bearing on the end of the shaft, where the Dewalt only had a bushing. Score one for Makita. My favorite power tools are Bosch, because I use the hel l out of them, and they tend to last longer than anything else I've bought in 24 years of doing tile work.

As far as buffers, I bought a heavy duty Milwaukee one at a pawn shop for about $75. Debbie said it worked well. I only supervised, which she had no appreciation for.

[bajalion]

For the one time a year you use it these work well. Unless your going to go into business like your dad?

At that price they are nearly disposable!!

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=92623


Preaching to the choir on that one.

I do have a Jepson I've had for 10+ years. Everyone seem to borrow it it so nice. It's also one of the lighter ones on the market. I had two guys from autobody shops suggest this:

http://www.jepsonpowertools.com/product/p3218t2.html

[V20TwisTer]

For the one time a year you use it these work well. Unless your going to go into business like your dad?

At that price they are nearly disposable!!

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=92623

Bought the same one three years ago. Works good, Mr. Lake Effect borrowed it when I bought it now I have to borrow it from him when I need it. :o

[Full Force]

7 amps is not powerful enough to last very long. I've got hand held angle cut grinders with more amps than that. As far as Makita vs Dewalt. I had angle cut grinders from both of them apart to fix. The Makita had a ball bearing on the end of the shaft, where the Dewalt only had a bushing. Score one for Makita. My favorite power tools are Bosch, because I use the hel l out of them, and they tend to last longer than anything else I've bought in 24 years of doing tile work.

As far as buffers, I bought a heavy duty Milwaukee one at a pawn shop for about $75. Debbie said it worked well. I only supervised, which she had no appreciation for.

I have the same Milwaukee,those are the best in my opinion for heavy duty, I have been detailing cars/boats since I was 14 and always used those Milwaukees,never had one die yet.

[Full Force]

Bought the same one three years ago. Works good, Mr. Lake Effect borrowed it when I bought it now I have to borrow it from him when I need it. :o

Scott kept it to make up all his beer you drink on the boat!!:D :DrunkAgain:

[birdog]

I have the same Milwaukee,those are the best in my opinion for heavy duty, I have been detailing cars/boats since I was 14 and always used those Milwaukees,never had one die yet.

Yep...15 years in that biz....Milwaukee..hands down

[TEAMBAJA]

Yep...15 years in that biz....Milwaukee..hands down


Work pretty good on those Mike Albert Chevettes?:D

[cuda]

They are starting to get alot of air buffers in lately (not sure what brand). People seem to like them, but I havent tried one yet. Look alot lighter!
No doubt they would be lighter, they don't have a motor in them, but you had best have a giant compressor to run them on.

[birdog]

Work pretty good on those Mike Albert Chevettes?:D

God !....I still have nightmares about those POS es.....!!!:D

[Bomar76]

Well, our Harbor Fright $49.00 buffer (I think I got it on sale for $29) finally crapped out after 3+ years. Bajapower started using it and it was making noises like someone was trying to drown a gunny sack for of Cheetas. I took over, finished the Baja above the rubrail, and parts started flying out of it. Tonight I began to buff out the Bertone and it started smoking like the Deuce on a long hill, so I gave up on it.
Kinda a dilema now.....buy another $49 Harbor Fright buffer and see if it goes as long, or bite the bullet and get a DeWalt (no Makita for me). Might hit the pawn shop and see what they have.

[bajalion]

my friend had a milwakee. super strong...i really liked it. come up to the lair park and we can do a side by side.

[birdog]

my friend had a milwakee. super strong...i really liked it. come up to the lair park and we can do a side by side.

We tried them all over the years when i had the shop....That is the best by far

Oops !...I already said that....LOL

[Bomar76]

Think I am gonna break down and buy an Old Millwakee today if I can find somewhere that actually has one in stock...so far they are all special order (2-3 weeks)

[bajalion]

24oz on ice?

[Bomar76]

24oz on ice?

The Texas Road Beer :)

Well, no one in Columbus had a Milwaukee OR DeWalt in stock.
Even braved the trailer trash crowd (middle of month, food stamps running low) and checked the local pawn shops for a used one.

I said F it and bought this $59 one from The Andersons...
Clarke 7" 11 Amp variable speed soft start.
It's Chinese like Harbor Fright's stuff, but hey, if it lasts a year I'm happy.

[birdog]

Bought all of mine from Grainger..If that helps

[RHC]

hey Birddog ,,, I gona see ya this week on Thru or Friday ,,,, got lots of Beer and places to dock!!!! ;)

RHC

[birdog]

Fri. Brother....Looking forward to it...I think i lost your #...Send me a PM ?

[Bomar76]

By the time I thought of Grainger they were closed.
Grainger is over on the Crystal Meth Head West Side of Columbus, I hate going there unless I have to.

[tmmiibaja]

There is also one on Huntley by the old shop.

For doing a deck, find the heaviest buffer you can find. Let it do some of the work.