[911Fanatic]

I've been using a Makita for , well, a long time and its never let me down. I have been eyeballing a Metabo though.

[Denzil]

I like the Metabo that I have. I just got a hold of the Makita and man it's noticeably heavier than the Metabo. Just remember that there are more vertical panels than there are horizontal panels so the weight does make a difference.

[Cooter]

Man. It seems like they all have their Pro's and Con's.

Thanks all that replied.
I'm gonna have to look at the Dynabrade.

[Cooter]

Which one have triggers and which one doesnt??

I'm wanting one with a trigger mechanism. I guess i'm just used to my flex d/a.

[heatgain]

Makita has a trigger. I like my Makita.

[IanB]

I have a flex, and I really like it, but the makita with the 3m backing plate on horizontal panels can't be beat IMO. However, on the vertical panels, lighter is better IMO. Keeping the machine flat on vertical panels is important, and lightness really helps's.

Although the flex, is great it doesn't go down past 1k RPM's, so I would say for soft paint, that the makita is better. However, for audi paint, I think 1k RPMs is barely doing anything. IT is something to consider though.

But thats just me.
IB

*also, Flex has a trigger*

[detaildoc]

For newbies with a rotary I would recommend the Metabo because of the low starting RPM's. When and if I get a rotary, that will be my first one, though it is too bad it does not have a trigger.

[bigpoppa]

Good thread, I'm looking at picking up a rotary in the coming weeks. Where would one buy a Dynabrade, and how much would it cost? I remember seeing pics of it on here, it looked like a solid machine.

The Flex would be ideal for me, trigger and very light weight, however the high starting speed makes it a turn off.

I'll probably end up with a Metabo even though I would rather have a trigger, the light weight appeals to me because I have zero muscle. The high price is a turn off, though, considering I can get a Makita for $160 or $170 from Coastal Tool plus shipping.

[yukonon22]

I am pretty happy with my milwaukee

[Dream Machines]

Makita - guaranteed to go for 12 hours straight without stopping for a breather

Gets the correction done and is fairly quiet too- them dewalts are too loud. I cant stand them