buffer

[supersoaker548]

i need to replace my 7in buffer :blue:

what buffer do you guys use???

 

[Woodonglass]

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Harbor Freight...

$30 bucks Variable Speed

 

[Scott Danforth]

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I use the $50 electronic speed controlled version from Harbor Freight

 

[supersoaker548]

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how often do you use it??

i never had good luck with harbor freight

 

[tazrig]

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Dual Action Polisher | Marine | Boat | Shurhold

Not cheap but an amazing unit.

 

[Scott Danforth]

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I probably use it about 6 times a year. its lasted 4 years so far without any problems

 

[Georgesalmon]

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Milwaukee: heavy, powerfull, very very expensive, will last longer than you will.

 

[supersoaker548]

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my dewalt lasted 5yrs and 2sets of brushes

just read about the duel action buffers may have to try one:joyous:

thinking about this porta cable D.A buffer as most of my buffing is light stuff

looking at:

Milwaukee 5540 11 Amp 7-Inch Polisher
12lbs 11 amp 0 -2800 30 day warr

Makita 9227CY 7-Inch Variable Speed Electronic Sander/Polisher
9lbs 10amp 0-3000rpm 1yr warr.

D.A Porta Cable 7424XP
6 lbs 4.5 amp 2500-6800opm 1yr warr

 

[Woodonglass]

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For the price of the others if you spend 10 bucks @ HF you get a No Questions Asked 2 yr warranty I've had mine 2 years, do my Boat Truck and Car twice a year. NO PROBLEMS

 

[supersoaker548]

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I probably use it about 6 times a year. its lasted 4 years so far without any problems

i use mine about 20-25 times every spring and fall :tea:

 

[supersoaker548]

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For the price of the others if you spend 10 bucks @ HF you get a No Questions Asked 2 yr warranty I've had mine 2 years, do my Boat Truck and Car twice a year. NO PROBLEMS

i had a grinder from them and they replaced it the first time the said no on the next time and gave me my money back.

one of my buddys has good luck with them ME on the other hand not so much

 

[a1964rn]

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I use Porter Cable tools a lot, and they make good tools. I'd go with this one:

There's more to a "good" tool than it being cheap, and having the option of returning it when (not if) it comes apart. Harbor Freight has the "No questions asked" warranty you can (and better) buy for a reason.
Just my 2 cents worth.:laugh:

 

[supersoaker548]

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I use Porter Cable tools a lot, and they make good tools. I'd go with this one:
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There's more to a "good" tool than it being cheap, and having the option of returning it when (not if) it comes apart. Harbor Freight has the "No questions asked" warranty you can (and better) buy for a reason.
Just my 2 cents worth.:laugh:

i think im going to try the porter cable this time :joyous:

 

[Scott Danforth]

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your buffing/polishing, not grinding. I have never gone above 1800 RPM buffing a car, truck, plane, RV or a boat. first pass is at about 1000 RPM

the Porter Cable unit spins way too fast.

 

[arks]

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What do I use?
A vintage Black and Decker Buffmaster. Dual variable speeds (rotary and trigger).
They show up on ebay occasionally. Over the years I've snagged two of 'em for 50 bucks each and they're both still working great.

 

[supersoaker548]

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your buffing/polishing, not grinding. I have never gone above 1800 RPM buffing a car, truck, plane, RV or a boat. first pass is at about 1000 RPM

the Porter Cable unit spins way too fast.

it's OPM not RPM!!!! it's made for light buffing and polishing it wont spin if you put a heavy load on it like grinding

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtrdTvnZX3I

 

[Yacht Dr.]

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What do I use?
A vintage Black and Decker Buffmaster. Dual variable speeds (rotary and trigger).
They show up on ebay occasionally. Over the years I've snagged two of 'em for 50 bucks each and they're both still working great.

This is basically what I use. Mine is a snap-on but I Think its the same thing ( Black and Decker Pro build ).

I like it because its Light and does not get Hot.

As far as the production buffers out there I think both the Makita and the Dewalt have their merits.

The Porter Cable isnt really a Buffer. Its more like a polisher. I have 4 of these things that are used for sanding ( you can get the buffing attachment for the same PC sander ). I just use the velcro pad along with a 6" foam pad for any Polishing or waxing I might have to do on Paint.

The H.F. sander/polishers sometimes on sale for 35-40 bucks are not really geared towards Gelcoat. They would do fine for Paint and Clear Coat Polishing in most cases. Rubbing out an oxidized hull is kinda hard on these tools. I have Smoked ( literally smoke coming from the machine ) a few of these pressing hard trying to get out a few left over sanding scratches on a blend repair. They are fine for Light duty buffing only. So if you want to spend the time to wetsand up to 1500 grit or more .. then this tool might be a good tool. If you want to apply some sealer this tool would do the job. If you want to Rub out a Hull .. probably not a good tool.

Its really up to application.

YD.

 

[Friscoboater]

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I use the Harbor Freight one too, and purchased the extended warranty. I use their grinders too, and they have replaced them twice.

 

[SDSeville]

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Harbor Freight...

$30 bucks Variable Speed

+1 on this one. I use it for the boat and all of our cars. No problems with it yet.
I got mine for $24 (on sale for $30 minus 20% with coupon).

 

[Yacht Dr.]

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I use the Harbor Freight one too, and purchased the extended warranty. I use their grinders too, and they have replaced them twice.

Why did they replace them ? .. did they fail ?

YD.