Buying a used Makita?

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What do you guys think? I found an used Makita for 100 locally and wanted to know if it was a good deal. And what bp would most of you guys work with? 5 inch?
 
The question is, how used is it? I wouldn't want to buy one and find out it's on its death bed or in need of significant repairs.

If it were me, I'd just save up a bit more and buy a new one when you can afford it.
 
You can't kill a Makita. I use mine underwater...just to prove a point sometimes, ha. :buffing:
 
I heard the same thing makita go for a long time. If you can negotiate for a little less than would be good. I say go for it. Do 2 to 3 jobs with it and you got to buy a new one. If not you can always put money to the side until whenever it die. B-D


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Meant to say you got your money back to buy a new one. Lol

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Kristopher1129 said:
You can't kill a Makita. I use mine underwater...just to prove a point sometimes, ha. :buffing:
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:eek: Under water??!?!

I plugged it in and it seem like it working 100%. Going prob go back tomorrow morning and pick it up. Any other Makita user that can shim in?
 
slickooz said:
:eek: Under water??!?!

I plugged it in and it seem like it working 100%. Going prob go back tomorrow morning and pick it up. Any other Makita user that can shim in?
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I know Anthony is a big Makita man. Maybe he can back it up as well.
 
I'm trying to save as much money as I can get. I'm also trying to get a used Mytee, what do you guys think about Mytee?
 
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I paid $100 for mine about a month ago. Mine was mint and operates mint. Smooth, quiet and powerful. I love it!!!
 
Bought my makita at a pawn shop a couple of years ago for under $75.00 and its done a fine job. :props:
 
What size backing plate do you guys most use on Makita? And what pads to buy?

Do you use use 5.5 inch pads or go big and use 7-8 inch pads?
 
Anyone? I want to put an order soon and need some advice with the best pad combo for Makita.
 
slickooz said:
Anyone? I want to put an order soon and need some advice with the best pad combo for Makita.
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What size pads are you using/do you already have for your DA? At least I'm assuming you already have a DA and pads....

I would stick with the pad size you've got and just pick up a backing plate to match. At least to start with, anyway.
 
slickooz said:
Anyone? I want to put an order soon and need some advice with the best pad combo for Makita.
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I like using 6.5 inch and 4 inch pads on my makita! I know 4 inch may sound silly but it sure help alot ib tight and small areas! In my opinion 8 inch pads are only foor roofs big trunks and big hoods. Go for 6.5!
 
Shiny Lil Detlr said:
What size pads are you using/do you already have for your DA? At least I'm assuming you already have a DA and pads....

I would stick with the pad size you've got and just pick up a backing plate to match. At least to start with, anyway.
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I agree. Stick with what works for you. The only exception is for large flat areas the makita has no trouble with the larger 6 in pads where most shy away from them on a da.
 
I always use the bigger pads. Believe they may be 8". I've never actually tried smaller pads. I guess I just like the bigger ones. They work for me really well.
 
Kristopher1129 said:
I always use the bigger pads. Believe they may be 8". I've never actually tried smaller pads. I guess I just like the bigger ones. They work for me really well.
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What do you do on smaller areas where you can't get an 8in pad? Just do it by hand? Just curious...I have 8", 6.5" and 4" pads. I don't have a backing plate for my Flex for the 4" pads...yet. lol

FYI - Used the new flex today on my sister's truck...It's a sweet machine. Nice and quiet too. :props:
 
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