I need a new rotary...

[Garry Dean]

My Makita is starting to take a poop... Ive had her for 4 years and its time to put her to rest.



I only use her on boats, RV`s, and the rare heavy defect removal from paint.



I am looking at either the Dewalt 849X or the Flex PE14-2-150.



I can get the Dewalt on Amazon for $178 shipped or the Flex for $390 shipped from ADS.



Is the Flex worth twice the price? Your thoughts are appreciated... Also, I am not opposed to buying another Makita.

[Perfections]

I wish I could tell you, my milwaukee is around 15 years old, still not dead....I`ve even run it over with my work van..



That being said, I love my 3401 so I`d be getting a flex, although I`m sure the dewalt is sweet, so IMO both are great choices

[JohnKleven]

Definitely get a DeWalt. The new DeWalt is spectacular. Works from 600-3500 rpms, and it`s a work horse. Flex however makes a great D.A. but I think the rotary is completely wimpy. Put a little weight behind it and it bogs down big time. Yes it`s light weight, but the weight behind the DeWalt is nice to have, keeps the machine nice and steady and also makes it so you`re not pressing down quite as hard constantly when you`re polishing hoods, roofs, and trunks. In my opinion the DeWalt is worth $390 and the Flex is not worth $178.

[imported_WhyteWizard]

Hey Gary,



I`ve been using the Hitachi for awhile and I`m happy with it, though I used the Makita 9227 for years and was happy with it too.

[C. Charles Hahn]

Go for the DeWalt... I absolutely love mine. Works great as a Dynabrade spinner as well.

[Garry Dean]

Thanks for the replies, guys. I think Im gonna get the Dewalt.

[Paul Sparks]

Dewalt ....

[Sophisticated1]

I have to shout out Whyte Wizard!......I`ve been using the Hitachi for awhile and I`m happy with it, though I used the Makita 9227 for years and was happy with it too:amen:

[David Fermani]

I used to love my Makita. Now, it`s the best darn pad dryer I have......

[grungy]

Dave - what do you use these days instead of the Makita? Flex, GG6??



-grungy-

[David Fermani]

Trade off between my HD / GG / PCXP Dual Action polishers...

[Garry Dean]

You dont do boats, do you David?

[imported_DetailDan]

Gotta have a rotary regardless. Makita or DeWalt for sure.

[mikenap]

Go for the DeWalt... I absolutely love mine. Works great as a Dynabrade spinner as well.

Ditto. 849x is slimmer, lighter and much less fatiguing than the old pig 849. Using it with the Dynabrade and MF pads just destroys paint defects.

[imported_ww2717]

I would highly recommend the Flex PE14-2 that is if you are willing to part $400. If not then the next best choice would be the Dewalt DWp-849X buffer