Just a quick question regarding buffers.
Millwaukee, Car Kraft, Black and Decker, Dewalt, Makita, Dewalt, Flex, AEG, and several others.
I'm an not looking for a cheap machine, I'm looking for a descent machine that I can beat on.
I had an AEG german machine you could sit on it and not slow it down, but they are out of business. I have had black and deckers and they do not stay alive long.
When you buff a boat , and it is 17 to 40 feet long the machine is working itself to death, not much like buffing a hood or a fender, it is serious work for the machine. They all get hot when you beat on them but many cannot take the beating.
Does anyone have any suggestions or the best maching available for boats, cars, etc. ???
Thanks Brian

I like my dewalt hasn't let me down yet. Got a buddy with a body shop that uses them everyday.

makita it lighter in weight

Millwaukee!

Does anybody own a Metabo, real light but almost looks like a toy compared to the Makita or Millwaukee??

I work in the body business. Black and Decker Buffmaster is the best you can buy. I have used mine everyday for over 15 years and know a bunch of other people with the same unit. Jeff Wurl

I use them every day. Makita, light weight and good balance! my first lasted 12 yrs...

I have both Makita and Dewalt. The Makita has FAR out lasted the Dewalt and is lighter and better as a buffer. I think the Dewalt is more powerful and can double as a heavier duty grinder a bit better though. I am getting ready to purchase another for the shop and it will be a Makita. My current Makita is still working fine but i like the new ones, my Dewalt has been dead for some time now and i havent had a chance to put a third set of brushes in it.

How about the Cyclo machine?

I own a collision repair shop and all we have is Makita.6 total,great ergonomic handle,lightweight,and powerful.I like the fact that it has a variable speed dial and a variable speed trigger.We keep a few sets of replacement brushes in stock,takes 2 minutes to change them,usually once a year.They run about $300,but the tool flyers usually have kits on special,buffer,bag,and a few buffing pads for $289. Hope this helps, Jeff(Secret Formula)