[Dust2Glory]

I'm going to buy a roatry this summer and I have narrowed down to three:





Flex Tool LK603VVB (Heavy Duty Hi Speed Rotary)

Price $279.95






Flex Tool L 3403 VRG (Rotary)

$239.95

Price $205.95





Makita 9227 C X3 aka 9227 7" Electronic Sander / Polisher

$225.00

Price $199.00



If you have an opinion, or have used any of the three... please list pros and cons and help me decide which one is best!!!


thanks

(please no fussing or fighting over what someone thinks or says)

[Asphalt Rocket]

Dust, I am going to go against all that are listed. I prefer the Dewalt, I realize it is a little heavier but will last forever. The two that I have are over 20 tears old and work just as well as the day I purchased them. I know alot of people like a lighter rotary but I feel the litlle bit of extra weight helps in the paint correction, plus the weight is easy to get used to.

[sneek]

Originally Posted by Asphalt Rocket

Dust, I am going to go against all that are listed. I prefer the Dewalt, I realize it is a little heavier but will last forever. The two that I have are over 20 tears old and work just as well as the day I purchased them. I know alot of people like a lighter rotary but I feel the litlle bit of extra weight helps in the paint correction, plus the weight is easy to get used to.

I also use the DeWalt. I used my Makita quite a bit too. I like both machines. Soft start on the Makita is annoying, not that I have seen the DeWalt's instant power. The Makita has a nice handle for spot buffing, but sometimes it can get uncomfortable. I really like the weight of the Makita, but like Asphalt Rocket said, being a bit heavier does have its own advantages. I really like both, but if I was to take one now, it would be a DeWalt. Not sure why I like it so much. It is notably louder than the Makita. I like the trigger on the DeWalt more than the Makita.The Makita also makes a higher pitch sound, but it is quieter. I like the Makitas easy to control weight.

I probably wouldn't go for the light weight flex, but the bigger one ... maybe.

Sorry if that was really awkwardly phrased/ organized, but that is what came to mind.

[FMINUS]

If you must have ONE, i would take the makita.

Its the most versatile, goes to a lower RPM than the other 2. Even though the FLEX is lighter and easier to finesse. (also higher quality IMO)

[Lars]

I use the Flex 3403 VRG and it is fantastic. It's my first rotary and very easy to work with. I did my dad's GM truck yesterday and it was very well balance, lightweight, starting speed @ 1100rpm is not too fast either IMO w/ the trigger. It does get hot though, but if you do 2 cars or less a day I doubt it'll be a problem.

[joep]

I can't comment on the others but i do have a makita..i think its a nice machine and lighter then a dewalt and just as durable..

[Asphalt Rocket]

Like Sneek said I do not like the slow start up of the makita. Also Dewalt has quality tools and that is what I also look at when buying a tool. To me just being slightly lighter doesnt make a better tool its all about the brand quality and Dewalt has that covered hands down.

[dsms]

Makita = wide variety of BP's and pads

Flex's = one BP and limited pad selection

[Dust2Glory]

Ok so btwn the makita and the dewalt.....

[GBS]

Personally I have not had much luck with Makita Power Tools so I quit buying them.