[autobahnshine]

I would go for the Makita. I love mine. It's a work horse, really versitile. A little heavy, but that's what working out is for!

It's also extremely accurate according to our good friend Paul D.... if that matters to you at all

[Gemini13]

Originally Posted by dsms

Makita = wide variety of BP's and pads

Flex's = one BP and limited pad selection

The two Flex rotaries he has listed can be adapted with any backing plate (designed for a rotary) or even the edge system. Although from what I've read the smaller 3403 should only be used with 6-6.5 inch pads or smaller. I think you're confusing these with the 3401 which is limited to its standard backing plate.

[Asphalt Rocket]

Dust, if you are going for quality than Dewalt is your tool. makita does not have the quality of a dewalt tools. Look at any good contractor and you will see that they use porter cable, bosch, dewalt, milwaukee or delta.

[DJ_JonnyV]

Yeah, it's a damn shame Bosch doesn't make a rotary...

[OrngeZ]

I agree with Fminus...if you are just going to have one in your arsenal the makita is the way to go...same nod to the the dewalt as well if you are just going to own one...either that or you can get 10 of the harbor freight ones!!

[Asphalt Rocket]

No kidding, I wish Bosch had one also, it would make one helluva rotary.

[Usjdmtuner]

Makita for sure.... well balanced weight,, not heavy not light.....Paul Dalton uses it...
Dewalt ........ another good product as far as people who uses it and its a true workhorse
Flex.... its like Gucci in Polishing machine.. light fancy and expensive but well made...

so its up to you.. I have PC and bought Makita with the bag and 2 wool pad kit after 3 weeks of detailing.. You can go wrong on any of them.. I am planning on getting my hands on both dewalt and flex 3403 in the future..

	PC Porter-Cable Orbital Buffer 7424 or 7336. One of the most famous tool used by a variety of detailers, from weekend warriors to professional detailers.

[Blackwater]

I have only used the 3403 and I like it alot. After polishing vertical panels for hours I can't
Imagine doing that with a heavier machine.

[tod071]

I've used all 3 and love the 3403. But as people mentioned, the 3403 should be maxed out at 6.5" pads. The Makita or 603 can handle the 8" pads, but alot heavier. So, if weight isn't a problem (like it is for me), Makita 9227.

[advanced detail]

If you can try to hold each machine and see which one feels better to you. I recently had to get a new rotary and picked the Makita, I liked the low RPM"s for finishing and it just felt comfortable to me.