Harbor Freight HC109B Forced Rotation polisher

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Sizzle Chest

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Just received mine the other day. Machine seems solid. Nice build quality and feels good in the hand. Very FLEX 3401 like, yes I know this is a copy/knock off of that machine. The 3401 is my go to machine. I wanted to try one of these to see how it stacks up. It is priced very nicely. I think it was $135 shipped to me.

Nice long power cord. Machine is balanced and feels good in the hand. Controls are positive. Soft/slow start up motor. It is quieter than my Flex's. Has 'less' power/max rpm/opm than the Flex. On max speed you can hear and feel the difference. Feels like it's 4.5-5 on the Flex when the HF is maxed out. Great velcro on the backing plate. Feels lighter to me than the 3401. Runs WAY COOLER than my Flex's do. Has a great fan in it that really moves some air. When I fired it up for the first time in the kitchen, Mrs. Sizzle asked if it was a polisher or a fan! LOL

I used it today to correct the 911S I am working on. Performed flawlessly and I really enjoyed using it.

I'd recommend it to anyone who is looking to get into a forced rotation machine.

Sizzle approved...
 
Congrats !!

I wouldn't be surprised if it's equally good as 3401.
 
Sizzle has spoken! You get A LOT of polisher for the money. Keep us posted on the durability since you're probably gonna use it more than most of us.
 
Great to have another option.

I bought my first Harbor Freight tool a month ago.
7" angle grinder to grind down my garage floor for a epoxy coating. Tool was a complete beast.

I'm sure this is the same
 
The handle is also able to rotate to give better grip on the machine.
 
Posting here as can't seem to find the thread that doc'd hot deals on the old forum but through Sunday HF has a 40% off (45% for InsideTrack members) on any single Bauer or Hercules polisher. So this Hercules unit, which normally retails at HF for ~$120, can be had for $66 IT member/$72 non-member. In case anyone had been considering it (I'm more than happy with my GG G9/G8 combo but even I'm tempted at that price).
 
Karl_in_Chicago said:
Posting here as can't seem to find the thread that doc'd hot deals on the old forum but through Sunday HF has a 40% off (45% for InsideTrack members) on any single Bauer or Hercules polisher. So this Hercules unit, which normally retails at HF for ~$120, can be had for $66 IT member/$72 non-member. In case anyone had been considering it (I'm more than happy with my GG G9/G8 combo but even I'm tempted at that price).
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$72 for that polisher is a steal. I already have a hercules but need to add a long throw to my arsenal so I might end up grabbing the bauer long throw. Thanks for the heads up!
 
Bumping only because this was posted right before the fora went away again and this deal expires today. No affiliation with HF, just figured some people might have missed it.
 
Scott, let us know how long it lasts. I have a mobile detailer buddy who uses those for his crew exclusively and he said always get the replacement warranty because they die on him quickly.
 
SNP209 said:
$72 for that polisher is a steal. I already have a hercules but need to add a long throw to my arsenal so I might end up grabbing the bauer long throw. Thanks for the heads up!
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I tried out the Bauer and it nearly beat me to death with vibration. I found a Flex XFE 7-15 for $200 on chemicalguys.com
 
KirkH said:
Scott, let us know how long it lasts. I have a mobile detailer buddy who uses those for his crew exclusively and he said always get the replacement warranty because they die on him quickly.
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Really? You almost never hear of any polishers just flat out dying, regardless of brand. Little things like brushes or backing plates not fitting properly might arise, but for the most part polishers are nearly bulletproof.

Harbor Freight is giving away a 5 gallon bucket this weekend if you spend $29 dollars.
 
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