New Flex Tool XFE 7 - 15mm Long Stroke Free Spinning Orbital Polisher

So the 3401 being direct driven is still the more powerful machine?
 
Unfortunately, at least for me, a disappointment. I am sure the machine is very well made, will withstand punishment and such, but did they really bring anything new to the market or is Flex just catching up and will still be possibly behind Rupes in the development of the Long Throw machines.

We won't know until the specs are out and the machine tested but for me, I have two flexes already and am probably in the market for the Mark II as the extra torque plus smoothness is the only thing I would be looking for. Clearly will wait until the reviews but my first reaction was ok, where is the mini dual action polisher forced rotation.
 
WOWW!!!! WANT! i think i may have to hold out on the rupes or boss polisher and see how this one comes
 
mbpress01 said:
Unfortunately, at least for me, a disappointment. I am sure the machine is very well made, will withstand punishment and such, but did they really bring anything new to the market or is Flex just catching up and will still be possibly behind Rupes in the development of the Long Throw machines.

We won't know until the specs are out and the machine tested but for me, I have two flexes already and am probably in the market for the Mark II as the extra torque plus smoothness is the only thing I would be looking for. Clearly will wait until the reviews but my first reaction was ok, where is the mini dual action polisher forced rotation.
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I'll say I'm a bit on the disappointed side as well as I was hoping for a smaller 3401 that took 3" pads, but that's my fault for having those expectations. The XFE 7, that makes sense for Flex to have. We know they are THE brand to go with, yet they didn't, technically, have a competing product. They do now and, although it is extremely early to speculate, I have confidence this will be the long-throw DA to grab in the future. The guys who held out on their GG or Rupes purchases have to be so extremely happy right now.

Still, I want my smaller 3401.
 
mbpress01 said:
Unfortunately, at least for me, a disappointment. I am sure the machine is very well made, will withstand punishment and such, but did they really bring anything new to the market or is Flex just catching up and will still be possibly behind Rupes in the development of the Long Throw machines.

We won't know until the specs are out and the machine tested but for me, I have two flexes already and am probably in the market for the Mark II as the extra torque plus smoothness is the only thing I would be looking for. Clearly will wait until the reviews but my first reaction was ok, where is the mini dual action polisher forced rotation.
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:iagree:
 
wrx495 said:
WOWW!!!! WANT! i think i may have to hold out on the rupes or boss polisher and see how this one comes
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:iagree: I think this would be a great addition to my Flex 3401! I am just curious to know how quiet it is. But either way looks great!!

I want!

I hope Santa knows I have been good! No coal for me I hope...LOL

AGO please take my wallet!!
 
mbpress01 said:
Unfortunately, at least for me, a disappointment. I am sure the machine is very well made, will withstand punishment and such, but did they really bring anything new to the market or is Flex just catching up and will still be possibly behind Rupes in the development of the Long Throw machines.

We won't know until the specs are out and the machine tested but for me, I have two flexes already and am probably in the market for the Mark II as the extra torque plus smoothness is the only thing I would be looking for. Clearly will wait until the reviews but my first reaction was ok, where is the mini dual action polisher forced rotation.
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I was hoping for the mini dual action polisher forced rotation as well.
 
Apparently there are two machines that have been introduced? Who knows right now. Would love to get some solid information on what's been announced.
 
The new Flex Tool XFE7 looks cool Mike, the Hemi Dart turned out beautiful,
thanks for sharing.:dblthumb2:
 
I always like to see another option, but I can't help but wonder how much different this really is from the forced rotation machine.

Not as intimidating to a newbie maybe? Slightly better finish quality?

Sure, the mechanics are different, but what really is the difference in the end product and the time it takes to get there?

That being said, I'm happy there is another option out there. I wonder how many people are going to howl and moan about Flex copying the idea pioneered by Rupes like they do Griots? :D
 
I'll buck the tide, I don't think much of it.

Everybody and their brother has a free spinning DA on the market. Why yet another? Yes, I know Flex makes quality tools, and you will pay for such.

Maybe a logical expanding move for Flex, but I was hoping to see a small forced rotation DA, the size of the PC, or Griots GG6. I'm sure it can be done. Why not?

This machine looks very similar in size, and probably also weight to the 3401. Why then go this route? Why would I want to drag around a tool as large and cumbersome, and lose what the 3401 does?

Just doesn't spark any personal interest to me, sorry.

Now that cute little Rupes that will come out, oh yeah.
 
Rupes has been open and upfront with their new offerings. Flex not so much, I wonder why? Is it because the Rupes stuff has overshadowed them or because theres just nothing new, no long throw forced rotation just same stuff rehashed? C'mon Flex give us something, facts, specs, stats atleast.
 
Zubair said:
Rupes has been open and upfront with their new offerings. Flex not so much, I wonder why? Is it because the Rupes stuff has overshadowed them or because theres just nothing new, no long throw forced rotation just same stuff rehashed? C'mon Flex give us something, facts, specs, stats atleast.
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What is it that everyone wants to know. I will get some answers?
 
Evan.J said:
What is it that everyone wants to know. I will get some answers?
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Machine specs and offerings?

Is there a long throw forced rotation, that is longer than the current 3401 8mm?

Benefits, features, anything....

Gosh... Flex needs a Todd Helme.
 
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