Upgrading to different Rotary....Opinions?

[M0nk3y]

I'm thinking of getting the Makita 9227 rotary. I want something that won't bog down, and can take the beating I give..........

Opinions?

[Tom N]

What are you using now?

[ArmstrongDetailing]

I'm a DeWalt guy.

Everyone seems to have different preferences when it comes to rotaries. I carry the DeWalt and the Makita. People who have used both either love the DeWalt and hate the Makita or vise versa.

Bottom line is... both are proven machines and will stand up to heavy use but the Makita is priced slightly better.

[M0nk3y]

Originally Posted by Tom N

What are you using now?

Stupid HF rotary......Last year was ok to use it....

Now this upcoming year I have wayy too many customers to use that......Need something alot better

An adjustable trigger would be nice also

[tuscarora dave]

I personally have no experience with a rotary but my recent research keeps leading me towards Hitachi.

[bigron62]

i really like my makita .. i prefer the wrap around handle ... great machine .. id buy another one if mine broke .. once youve had a hf junker this is like cruising a cadilac

[Beemerboy]

I have a Hitachi..its a work horse...but a bit on the heavy side, but mines over 20 years old and still going like a champ!..my orbital is a De Walt and its also a work horse...meaning that I've had these for years without one issue...NONE!


I would buy a De Walt in a minute as my next rotary...good pricing..&..dependable

[blk45]

It's just like cars and women. It comes down to personal preference. I use the Makita and love it. I think the Dewalt and such are too heavy. The lighter rotaries like the Metabo are known for overheating and breaking down and they are very expensive. I have played with the Flex rotaries and didn't care for them either. Their speed control seems like it fluctuates. The Makita is tried and true and is a happy balance of weight and reliability and at $169, it packs a lot of bang for the buck. Good luck with the hunt.

[jaybs02]

I looking to upgrade my rotary as well. I also have a HF.
I have tried the Makita and like the way it felt in my hand, so I will look to get one myself.

[memnuts]

I just got a Makita after using a UDM for a year. Most of the reviews on various sites say the makita is the best bang for the buck. I can't wait for the weather to get warmer to really put the 9227 through it's paces.

[9D4E420]

I use the Hitachi SP18VA. It's the same thing as the Makita except it's 2 inches shorter and a half pound lighter. It's a great all around machine.

[M0nk3y]

decisions decisions......lol

did any of you guys use the 3m backing plate. I heard it's sopose to be really good

[zoomzoom mazda5]

Originally Posted by M0nk3y

decisions decisions......lol

did any of you guys use the 3m backing plate. I heard it's sopose to be really good

Save the money and get the Meg's W66 BP.....

[Pander5]

I've had my Hitachi SP for about 3 years now and it's awesome. My next one will either be a Metabo or a Fein.