Dynabrade random orbital polisher kit

Thanks for the info Kevin. :dblthumb2: Ordered the #61384 and just by chance I have the solo pad coming from a black friday order. Im the MAN
 
Great info, Ive ordered the 61384 as well. Ive been having good results with the Meguiars pads on the rotary, Im really curious to see how the rotary attatchment will do.
 
Kevin, Nice info. Thanks for sharing it. I assume that the unit without the locking pin still has the same stroke but just doesn't lock into forced rotation mode. Would that be a correct assumption?
 
tuscarora dave said:
Kevin, Nice info. Thanks for sharing it.
I assume that the unit without the locking pin still has the same stroke but just doesn't lock into forced rotation mode.
Would that be a correct assumption?
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That is correct. Don't feel too bad about ordering the non-locking unit.
The power created by the 3/4" diameter stroke at 3,000 RPM is a bit intimidating, even in random rotation mode! I suspect that a lot of guys will use it at much lower speed settings. Another great thing about the Dynabrade is that you can use larger diameter pad and still get a lot of backing plate rotation.
 
Wow, Kevin.... great information! You've talked me into the 61384 as well. Ought to be interesting to see how this compares to my other DA polishers. Especially will be interesting to compare it against the Flex 3401. It almost sounds like this is going to blow the Flex DA out of the water.


Any of the others of you who have ordered this getting a Flex PE14-2 150 as well? That ought to be an interesting setup as the weight probably will end up right around the same as a Makita 9227C by itself and have similar power.

I've got the Flex 3403, so I plan to test it and find out if the motor has enough power to keep up with the Dynabrade or not.
 
The dynabrade attachment on a buffer is allot of machine to handle. It does cut out defects quickly but can be a handful to use until you have mastered it. I have the switchable model and never use the "rotary" option as it isn't a true rotary action.
 
Shiny Lil Detlr said:
Wow, Kevin.... great information! You've talked me into the 61384 as well. Ought to be interesting to see how this compares to my other DA polishers. Especially will be interesting to compare it against the Flex 3401. It almost sounds like this is going to blow the Flex DA out of the water.


Any of the others of you who have ordered this getting a Flex PE14-2 150 as well? That ought to be an interesting setup as the weight probably will end up right around the same as a Makita 9227C by itself and have similar power.

I've got the Flex 3403, so I plan to test it and find out if the motor has enough power to keep up with the Dynabrade or not.
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Hi Shiny,
I don't advise using the dynabrade attachment with the Flex 3403. It's not really made to handle that amount of weight. Get a cheap "full size" buffer that can go at least 3000 rpm for the dynabrade attachment and use the 3403 as a rotary only, and you'll be happy.

Derrick
 
Derrick said:
Hi Shiny,
I don't advise using the dynabrade attachment with the Flex 3403. It's not really made to handle that amount of weight. Get a cheap "full size" buffer that can go at least 3000 rpm for the dynabrade attachment and use the 3403 as a rotary only, and you'll be happy.

Derrick
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I've got a Makita as well that I can use the Dynabrade with. I just figured the lightweight machine might be a good fit and be a bit easier to handle. I'll probably still give it a shot, I just won't expect anything great from it.
 
Custom Detail said:
Any DA backing plate with 5/16 fine thread stud will work. the supplied 8" backing plate is a bolt through style. In fact last week took the pad off the air DA and used it on the Dyna worked great.
Something you should Know it works as full DA with button off and in the on position it's like a Flex forced rotation not a true rotary. so if you want to rotary buff something you will need to remove it.
59.00 is a very good price I think I paid 79-89 for the 3 I bought maybe 3 years ago
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I know this post is several months old, but I have to ask, where did you guys find the Dynabrade for $59.00. I haven't been able to find them for less then $81.00. I have a Mikita 9227 which seems to work fine on my white Chevy truck but I have a heck of a time getting the swirls out of my wife's black toyota four runner, this might to be just what I need.
 
Rooddyy this thread is only about a week old??

A place called abrasivedge, get the 61384, its 53 dollars
 
tuscarora dave said:
I found them here . LINK REMOVED USE GOOGLE OR BING SEARCH
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Sorry for the link, I just made a strong mental note...NO MORE LINKS...:nomore:

I just received my Dynabrade unit this morning but won't test it out for a few days. It seems like a very quality made device but they placed the wrong sized wrenches in the package so I just got done grinding mine to fit.
 
tuscarora dave said:
Sorry for the link, I just made a strong mental note...NO MORE LINKS...:nomore:

I just received my Dynabrade unit this morning but won't test it out for a few days. It seems like a very quality made device but they placed the wrong sized wrenches in the package so I just got done grinding mine to fit.
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Just got mine in a couple hours ago as well. Can't seem to get the 8" backing plate off it though for some reason.

I'm at least assuming it's supposed to be removable.... but maybe not? I got the dual-mode locking one.
 
Thats funny, I just got mine today as well. I may drag out the practice hood and try it tomorrow.

There should be an allen head screw in the center of the pad that holds it in place
 
ANeat said:
Rooddyy this thread is only about a week old??

A place called abrasivedge, get the 61384, its 53 dollars
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Thanks for the info Adam. As far as the age of the post, well, I wasn't wearing my reading glasses and the dates were kind of small, I thought they were from Oct. :doh:

Terry
 
Rooddy said:
Thanks for the info Adam. As far as the age of the post, well, I wasn't wearing my reading glasses and the dates were kind of small, I thought they were from Oct. :doh:

Terry
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Hey I understand that :props:

Yes I had given up on getting one of the Dynabrade attatchments till I seen this thread and the info that Tusca-Dave provided.

Im looking forward to trying it out
 
Just ordered mine, and they are offering 10% off. Total with shipping, $58.65.Im the MAN
 
Shiny Lil Detlr said:
Just got mine in a couple hours ago as well. Can't seem to get the 8" backing plate off it though for some reason.

I'm at least assuming it's supposed to be removable.... but maybe not? I got the dual-mode locking one.
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I had to grind 1/4" out of the opening of the larger supplied flat wrench to get it to fit the spindle nut behind the backing plate on mine to get the backing plate off. Mine has an Allen bolt holding the backing plate on. Does yours have an Allen bolt in the center of the backing plate? Maybe yours has a flat wrench that is also the wrong size..?
 
Let me know what you guys think about this. Something I would be very interested in. I hate using my PC because of the vibration.
 
tuscarora dave said:
I had to grind 1/4" out of the opening of the larger supplied flat wrench to get it to fit the spindle nut behind the backing plate on mine to get the backing plate off. Mine has an Allen bolt holding the backing plate on. Does yours have an Allen bolt in the center of the backing plate? Maybe yours has a flat wrench that is also the wrong size..?
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I'm thinking that may be the issue. I'll have to look at it a little closer and decide if the flat wrench needs grinding or not. Thing is, with the locking one I shouldn't even need to use a flat wrench since in "locked" or "rotary" mode, the backing plate is held stationary on its own.
 
So you cant get the allen bolt out Charlie?

I wouldnt think you need the wrench either with the lockable one. Lock the attatchment and use the lock on the polisher
 
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