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   rsaunders | Apr 13, 2008 02:34am | #1

   I believe you can get a kit for it that converts it to a 6" ros also. The kit consists of a set of counterweights and a backing pad.
   I always thought they sounded like a tool box in a paint shaker, but a lot of people like them.

   "There are men in all ages who mean to govern well, but they mean to govern. They promise to be good masters, but they mean to be masters."
   -- Daniel Webster

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   SARGEgrinder47 | Apr 13, 2008 02:48am | #2

   Thanks for the quick reply before I go "racin". :>) I have a 6" Metabo.. 5" Bosch and a 5" PC.. so the only thing I would be interested in is if anyone found them exceptional for buffing? If not.. I will pass and continue to do it by hand as that method has with-stood the test of time.

   Again thanks...

   Sarge..

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   rsaunders | Apr 13, 2008 03:45am | #3

   I'd say unless you are interested in doing automotive clearcoat your Metabo 450 Duo will do a far better job on wood. I use the Bosch 6" polishing pads on my Metabo as they are a little easier to find."There are men in all ages who mean to govern well, but they mean to govern. They promise to be good masters, but they mean to be masters."
   -- Daniel Webster

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   SARGEgrinder47 | Apr 13, 2008 07:33am | #4

   I pretty much agree the more I think about it. I have about all the fire-power I need (and probably more) for wood in place. Good buy for an auto detailer... so I will alert a few I know on the deal and pass.

   Thanks for the replies...

   Sarge.

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   [email protected] | Apr 13, 2008 08:36pm | #5

   Polishers run at lower speeds to avoid generating heat and burning the finish.  Or, accidentally getting a little too aggressive with the polishing compound and cutting through the finish.  

   I have buffed out wax with a RO Sander, and it worked ok.  If you have a variable speed RO Sander, you can probably run it at low speed and get good results. 

   But I have a Hitachi variable speed sander/polisher I use for polishing/buffing.  So, I generally use it. 

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   SARGEgrinder47 | Apr 13, 2008 10:43pm | #7

   Thanks Jigs... this was just a steal as far as the price was concerned. But... as stated, if I have no use (which I am re-thinking at that price to use on my vehicles) not a burning need.

   Regards...

   Sarge.

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   BOBABEUI | Apr 13, 2008 09:24pm | #6

   Hey Sarge,

   The PC 7424 is the best thing since sliced bread for detailing a car or trunk, the combination of the DA and a good foam pad is amazing, almost no chance of burning paint or causing swirls.

   Having said all those nice things about the PC 7424 for car detailing, it could be OK for finishing the finish on furniture, but my guess is it will be painfully slow. Just as in car detailing I think a full on variable speed rotary polisher like the Dewalt 649 or Makita 9227 would do the job faster and more efficiently, abet with more danger of causing damage..

   If you have a car or truck you like, you cannot go wrong with the PC 7424..

   Edited 4/13/2008 2:25 pm ET by BOBABEUI

   
   

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   SARGEgrinder47 | Apr 13, 2008 10:51pm | #8

   Actually Bob.. I am kind of familiar with it and rotary buffers having been around the automobile and "muscle car restoration" business since 1970. I have seen more than once a rookie with a rotary burn a hole in a high $$ paint job by rocking or letting it hover a micro second too long.

   The PC 7424 is very well thought of in automotive circles for applying and taking off wax in detail with less chance of "burning through". I have just never seen or heard on anyone using it for waxing furniture projects.

   I think I might pick it up at the price to use on my vehicles as I know is is a "crown jewel" in that department. With that said... looks like application of wax stays in the Liberon steel wool camp and buff out with horse-hair shoe brushes will remain the norm for me as it has for years.

   I suppose it doesn't get any better than that as I see it through old eyes.

   Regards...

   Sarge..

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   knuts | Apr 14, 2008 03:19pm | #9

   I had one with the ROS kit for a week. While I know it's well received by auto detailers, I found the vibration unacceptable for me. I replaced it with the big F-150 Rotex which I can use for hours.

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   SARGEgrinder47 | Apr 14, 2008 07:03pm | #10

   I would be leery of any tool designed to do one thing with adoption to do another. I am very happy with my 6" Metabo as far as wood goes.. this was just a chance to pick it up cheap if it could do the waxing and buffing on wood.

   I have never used one myself on auto's.. but I have never heard any complaints from detailers that do use them. And that covers some ground over 36 years. Perhaps the detailer are getting a certain amount of vibration? Maybe as if you haven't compared it to others or compared to something that performed worst.. you would conclude that this was better. But.. maybe they have compared it to other auto detail polishers and this is top of line as it seems to be? I just can't answer that question.

   But... I doubt many have used the PC with the adapter for wood. Sort of if you need an drill... purchase a drill instead of a router and try to modify it to drill. At the price I will probably buy it for auto detail.. I will know soon if that is it's forte. Well.. as soon as the pollen clears. :>)

   Regards...

   Sarge..

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   rsaunders | Apr 14, 2008 07:11pm | #11

   Actually the 7424 polisher and the 7336 sander are identical except for the pad provided and the different counterweight. So in essence you are not adapting but converting.
   "There are men in all ages who mean to govern well, but they mean to govern. They promise to be good masters, but they mean to be masters."
   -- Daniel Webster

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   SARGEgrinder47 | Apr 15, 2008 12:50am | #12

   I was not aware....

   Sarge..

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   rsaunders | Apr 15, 2008 01:09am | #13

   They still rattle like a tool box in a paint shaker and unless you are going to detail your car it will seem like a crude piece of crap compared to your Metabo."There are men in all ages who mean to govern well, but they mean to govern. They promise to be good masters, but they mean to be masters."
   -- Daniel Webster

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   SARGEgrinder47 | Apr 15, 2008 03:41am | #14

   I may just pass period with the negative comments as hand waxing is not all that difficult when you only have two vehicles. If I did it for a living, I would be looking for some type of mechanical aid. But.. not the case as I have already paid the dues. :>)

   Regards...

   Sarge..