New Buffer

[stevea661]

I currently have a Milwaukee 6095 heavy duty 5000 rpm sander that I have used to buff out the hull. I use wool pads pads with it. I'm really happy with how it does the hull but I think it is a little too large and agressive for the upper part of the boat. I saw the posts on the porter cable 7424 dual action and was kind of between that and the makita 9227 rotory. I like the rotory because it is fast and has more power, but I belive less than the milwaukee. It also is lighter. The dual action is less agressive and lighter still. Any one who has used either one or both of these have any input? I'd like to polish the top side of the boat this off season and don't want to buy the wrong tool:huh:
I'm not afraid of the rotery but with all the stuff on the top side, cleats, snaps, rails, etc. it mite not be the right tool.
I only want to make one purchase. Thanks in advance.
Steve

 

[KayKook]

Makita without a doubt. Be careful and it will work fine around tight spots. I have used
the Makita for many years and love it. Never been a fan of that PC thing, despite it's overwhelming popularity.

 

[Nehalennia]

Your Milwakee and the Makita are comparable units. I wouldn't go get a Makita if you own the Milwakee already. I have the PC 7424 and the Makita rotary. I like the Makita for the compounding and tougher areas. The PC is great for the smaller spaces and applying polishing and wax application.

 

[efizjb]

5000 RPM way to fast for buffing. I like Dewalt adjustable RPM buffers personally. Most compounding is done at approximately 1800-2500, and polishing at 3000+. A lot of times I will mist the surface with water during the polishing phase it keeps the heat down and produces a better shine.

 

[boughtabouy]

5000 RPM way to fast for buffing. I like Dewalt adjustable RPM buffers personally. Most compounding is done at approximately 1800-2500, and polishing at 3000+. A lot of times I will mist the surface with water during the polishing phase it keeps the heat down and produces a better shine.

Agreed! This is the instruction I've been given also. Compounding around 1500-1800, and polishing 2500-3000. I got great results this summer with 3M products, and then traded the boat two weeks later.:smt021

Kevin

 

[sprink56]

I currently have a Milwaukee 6095 heavy duty 5000 rpm sander that I have used to buff out the hull. I use wool pads pads with it. I'm really happy with how it does the hull but I think it is a little too large and agressive for the upper part of the boat. I saw the posts on the porter cable 7424 dual action and was kind of between that and the makita 9227 rotory. I like the rotory because it is fast and has more power, but I belive less than the milwaukee. It also is lighter. The dual action is less agressive and lighter still. Any one who has used either one or both of these have any input? I'd like to polish the top side of the boat this off season and don't want to buy the wrong tool:huh:
I'm not afraid of the rotery but with all the stuff on the top side, cleats, snaps, rails, etc. it mite not be the right tool.
I only want to make one purchase. Thanks in advance.
Steve

Steve,

I use my Milwaukee...it has speed adjustment...on every thing...including my cars!! I use a collection of different foam pads for the high polish areas. You do know you can get smaller buffer wheel/pads for the Milwaukee...makes a big difference doing the close work.:thumbsup:

John

 

[fxsales]

tightwad version

I bought a rotory from Harbor Freight for $39.00
Completely compouned, buffed, and polished entire SRV300 that was a basket case. (Waxed with my faithful old waxmaster) I even dropped this unit from the top deck of the boat onto pavement and it survived with only a cracked handle (fixed quikly with 5200....
Don't know if this link will work.... but it was the best $40.00 I've spent omn boat tools...

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Category.taf?CategoryID=105&pricetype=

 

[stevea661]

I think I'm going with the makita. The milwaukee I have is similar to the makita ga-7911. It weighs a little over 12 lbs and if it grabs something you had better be paying attention. I realize I could by 4 of the harbor freight orbitals for the price of the makita but from past experiance, some things I will buy at harbor freight ( eg. air tools) and some things I won't ( eg. hammer drills ). Since I will be the only one using this tool, I think I'll be buying the makita 9227. It's 1/2 the weight of what I have and if I get some accessories from harbor freight for it I should have a good set up. While I'm down at harbor freight I will probably get a 3" air polisher kit for $39.00 and a new air da sander for $29.00 as mine is wore out. Thanks for the help and the input
Steve

 

[Nehalennia]

I bought the Harbor Freight one before I bought the Makita. It lasted 3 hours then siezed. I took it back.

 

[fxsales]

Opps...forgot the tagline
FWIW, your mileage may vary...... I guess it depends on what day the asians built it. Mines got over 20 hours of Florida heat and is still going strong... despite the bonk..... That bought me about 40 gallons of fuel....which won't last that long...LOL

j

 

[stevea661]

And another funny story. I don't know how many of you guys are contractors and answer your own phones (mine is fowarded to my cell, I'm a plumber) I get these calls all the time from tool guys, they all have the same voice and start the conversaton with the same line. "Hi steve do you know who this is?" I'm thinking it's Bob (the're all named Bob) from Contractors Supply in Pheniox ( the're all from some supply that want to sell me something). I typically hang up. Today I talked to the guy. Then it's like "what if I could sell you 100 rolls of teflon tape for $50.00?" answer, I already have 100 rolls of teflon tape. And then osha approved extention cords or ladders or sawsalls or sawsall blades or first aid kits. I cut him off and said you have a makita 9227, he said "yea" I said how much? He said $89.95 I said send me one. That's with shipping and everything, on a 30 day account, no credit card numbers, they just ship it and invoice you. I've bought stuff from them before, that's probably why they keep calling, but it's been quality stuff. The $89.00, for the makita seemed to be a good price. If anyone else is interested the # that came up on my phone is, Well it doesn't matter when I went to dial it back right now it's no longer in service. But thats how it kind of works. A different number comes up on your caller ID every time these guys call and you can't call it back. I'm thinking it's so you will answer it. This was a 706 area code, I get alot from 702, 562, 206 and some others.I know it isn't work, typically I let it go to voice mail or decline the call. I'll let you guys know how it works out.

 

[stevea661]

Opps...forgot the tagline
FWIW, your mileage may vary...... I guess it depends on what day the asians built it. Mines got over 20 hours of Florida heat and is still going strong... despite the bonk..... That bought me about 40 gallons of fuel....which won't last that long...LOL

j

You think the Asians don't build all the stuff we buy. You need to watch out for the stuff from India. I got oranges from the grocery store and the stick on lable said product of Australia. WTF, I live in California and they grow oranges all over the place like in a 100 mile radius. Global economy?