Buffer sander polisher

Dave · August 07, 2007, 06:16:19 PM

I need one... Suggestions ... Cheap prices....
TIA
Dave

EMSjunkie · August 07, 2007, 06:21:11 PM

Quote from: "jusjunk"I need one... Suggestions ... Cheap prices....
TIA
Dave

get one with a wool bonnet

fun for the whole family :oops:

I got an orbital one for Fathers Day a couple years ago, its a P.O.S. :x

I'm thinkin' about looking for one that looks like an angle grinder.

if ya find a good one, let me know where ya got it, or better yet, it would make a nice Birthday present

seein' how yer gonna miss my BD this year. ( its tomorrow)

Vance

Dave · August 07, 2007, 06:29:30 PM

Quote from: "EMSjunkie"
Quote from: "jusjunk"I need one... Suggestions ... Cheap prices....
TIA
Dave

get one with a wool bonnet

fun for the whole family :oops:

I got an orbital one for Fathers Day a couple years ago, its a P.O.S. :x

I'm thinkin' about looking for one that looks like an angle grinder.

if ya find a good one, let me know where ya got it, or better yet, it would make a nice Birthday present
seein' how yer gonna miss my BD this year. ( its tomorrow)

Vance

Dave

EMSjunkie · August 07, 2007, 06:56:22 PM

Quote from: "jusjunk"
Quote from: "EMSjunkie"
Quote from: "jusjunk"I need one... Suggestions ... Cheap prices....
TIA
Dave

get one with a wool bonnet

fun for the whole family :oops:

I got an orbital one for Fathers Day a couple years ago, its a P.O.S. :x

I'm thinkin' about looking for one that looks like an angle grinder.

if ya find a good one, let me know where ya got it, or better yet, it would make a nice Birthday present
seein' how yer gonna miss my BD this year. ( its tomorrow)

Vance

Dave

Gee Dave, you shouldn't have......................extra fat

Vance

Rayvyn · August 07, 2007, 07:05:19 PM

I got mine from Advanced Auto Parts about 3 years ago. Right angle grinder type, variable speed. I think I paid about $69.00 on sale. I lent it to a friend of mine to use on his boat, and his d@mned dog chewed the cord while it was plugged in. It burned his gums and sent him yelping, but didn't hurt him bad. He just runs from his own shadow now and climbs the curtain when you turn on the blender.
Then my friend got shocked because the idiot used the thing after the dog did, and was polishing up the hull when it was wet. Does Team Smart take honorary civilian members?

I don't loan tools out anymore...I replaced the cord and it's been in the toolbox for 2 years now. It is a neat little tool though...

I think Walmart sells them also, but they're made in China, assembled in Mexico and come with a Uzebekistan motor.
Did ya check Eastwood... :?:

Dave · August 07, 2007, 07:18:33 PM

Quote from: "Rayvyn"I got mine from Advanced Auto Parts about 3 years ago. Right angle grinder type, variable speed. I think I paid about $69.00 on sale. I lent it to a friend of mine to use on his boat, and his d@mned dog chewed the cord while it was plugged in. It burned his gums and sent him yelping, but didn't hurt him bad. He just runs from his own shadow now and climbs the curtain when you turn on the blender.
Then my friend got shocked because the idiot used the thing after the dog did, and was polishing up the hull when it was wet. Does Team Smart take honorary civilian members?

I don't loan tools out anymore...I replaced the cord and it's been in the toolbox for 2 years now. It is a neat little tool though...

I think Walmart sells them also, but they're made in China, assembled in Mexico and come with a Uzebekistan motor.
Did ya check Eastwood... :?:

Now thats the best story ive heard in a long time Bry.. No I havent but for quality makita dewalt or milwalkee (spelling) egay is the place. Ya gotta remember when dealing on egay .. They sell it cheaper and they dont wharehouse it and they can drop ship too. No store =no overhead and cheap prices..

Dave

slocrow · August 07, 2007, 07:31:19 PM

I haven't bought one yet from HF just because I'm a little nervous of that low price but.......................one could buy two or three and still be under priced..........Frank

Dave · August 07, 2007, 07:44:48 PM

Quote from: "slocrow"I haven't bought one yet from HF just because I'm a little nervous of that low price but.......................one could buy two or three and still be under priced..........Frank

Frank just make sure they have bearings in the head and not bushings.. If they have bushings just go out to the corner and hand out money to the homeless.
Dave

kb426 · August 07, 2007, 09:37:42 PM

This is the one I bought. It's been through a couple of major projects and is still going. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=92623

MrMopar64 · August 07, 2007, 11:57:46 PM

Quote from: "kb426"This is the one I bought. It's been through a couple of major projects and is still going. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=92623

Thats the same one I've got...... So far so good

MM64

Leon · August 08, 2007, 03:09:58 AM

I bought a Milwaukee and have been very pleased with it. The one I have has variable speed. It costs a few bucks more, but I figure that anything I'm going to use to cut a brand new paint job better work right. I don't want to take the chance that a cheaper tool would have a bushing fail and I end up ruining a paint job. I know there isn't a big chance of that happening, but why take the chance. It's one of the tools that I don't want to scrimp on.

Dave · August 09, 2007, 09:19:56 AM

Quote from: "Leon"I bought a Milwaukee and have been very pleased with it. The one I have has variable speed. It costs a few bucks more, but I figure that anything I'm going to use to cut a brand new paint job better work right. I don't want to take the chance that a cheaper tool would have a bushing fail and I end up ruining a paint job. I know there isn't a big chance of that happening, but why take the chance. It's one of the tools that I don't want to scrimp on.

Well Leon im with you.. I could get the H/F one and hopefully get more use than just this car outta it or I could get a milwaukee or a makita or a dewalt and hopefully never buy one again. The difference = price and quality.. I got time to research some more..
Dave

Dave · August 14, 2007, 08:03:49 PM

Ok just beacuse we were about 1/2 mile away at the harley shop in SLC today we stopped at H/F and i thought id look at the buffer you guys mentioned as its on sale for like 29 bucks right now.. well they didnt have one so tomorrow i may run up north here in ogden and see if they have the one you guys have.. I did kinda figure hell 29 bucks i could toss it if it quit

I may just call em in the morning rather than waste another ride

I could order it and possibly have it when i get home but the mail everything and the post office doesnt like to leave the big stuff at my house..
Dave

C9 · August 14, 2007, 09:15:31 PM

I have an older Craftsman two speed 9" right angle sander-polisher.

Works great for knocking the paint off a panel etc., but it's too powerful for an amateur paint rubber-outer like me.
Not to mention the weight gets old after a while.

I ended up buying a Wen 7" polisher.
It's pretty light, wool bonnets etc. adapt to it easily and it's light enough you're not gonna burn through the paint unless you're really not paying attention.
It's non-orbital.

Dave · August 14, 2007, 10:58:24 PM

Quote from: "C9"I have an older Craftsman two speed 9" right angle sander-polisher.

Works great for knocking the paint off a panel etc., but it's too powerful for an amateur paint rubber-outer like me.
Not to mention the weight gets old after a while.

I ended up buying a Wen 7" polisher.
It's pretty light, wool bonnets etc. adapt to it easily and it's light enough you're not gonna burn through the paint unless you're really not paying attention.
It's non-orbital.

I have one of them also and its got a bad switch and its heavy.. I used to bump and paint so i know how to use it but yes its heavy and the newer stuff is a lot lighter.. thats the main reason im looking and the variable speed is sweet too.
Dave