suggestions for first rotory
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IID
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Have you ever used a rotary before? If not,maybe you should give the 3401 a try 1st.The 3401 is going to be safer than the 3403,and it correct's very well.
C. Charles Hahn
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I think if you want it, get it!
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Never used a rotory before but, can't learn without doing. How much more does the 3401 correct vs. the PC?
C. Charles Hahn
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The 3401 isn't a rotary, it's a forced rotation DA. And it's a TOTALLY different animal to use and control than the 3403 (I own both, and both are top-notch tools). Safer yes, corrects well yes, slightly easier to use than a full-blown rotary perhaps, but the learning curve isn't the same regardless.
I would say a 3401 can do 80-85% of what a rotary can when paired with the right pad(s), product(s), and techniques. With the 3401, Surbuf pads especially will be your friend.
tuscarora dave
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Don't be scared, just go easy. I love my makita but a lighter machine like the flex 3403 sparks my interest. I have the 3401 and can tell you that Flex's build quality is very good. No guts no glory Do it Do it you won't be sorry.
IID
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You are correct Shiny Lil Detlr,the 3401 is NOT a rotary.I didn't say it was.I was just giving the forum member another option.As moving from a PCXP to a rotary will take some discipline.
I think it comes down to the user's capibilities,and how well they pick something up?
But yes,THANK YOU :cheers: for the correction that I did not mention (and assumed) R/TED knew that the 3401 was not a rotary.
I also have the DA and rotary,and indeed "Top Notch" tools.:dblthumb2:
BTW R/TED,I appologize I didn't mention the 3401 is a DA not a rotary.
Rsurfer
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"You are correct Shiny Lil Detlr,the 3401 is NOT a rotary.I didn't say it was.I was just giving the forum member another option.As moving from a PCXP to a rotary will take some discipline"
Op was talking about a rotary and not a DA.
"But yes,THANK YOU for the correction that I did not mention (and assumed) R/TED knew that the 3401 was not a rotary."
If the OP knew the 3401 was not a rotary, why bring it up?
"BTW R/TED,I appologize I didn't mention the 3401 is a DA not a rotary."
Thought you already assumed that.
Op was talking about a rotary and not a DA.
"But yes,THANK YOU for the correction that I did not mention (and assumed) R/TED knew that the 3401 was not a rotary."
If the OP knew the 3401 was not a rotary, why bring it up?
"BTW R/TED,I appologize I didn't mention the 3401 is a DA not a rotary."
Thought you already assumed that.
Rsurfer
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The 3403 is a great rotary to learn with. Light weight and easy to handle.
BobbyG
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These are the machines I use and they all have their place.
While I have done paint correction with the Porter Cable 7424 I mostly use it for applying sealants and waxes. I do have smaller pads that help me correct in tight areas and it works really well.
The Porter Cable 7424 was my first DA polisher and I've had it for about 4 years and it's served me very well,
Oh, my rotary is a Makita 9227.
While I have done paint correction with the Porter Cable 7424 I mostly use it for applying sealants and waxes. I do have smaller pads that help me correct in tight areas and it works really well.
The Porter Cable 7424 was my first DA polisher and I've had it for about 4 years and it's served me very well,
Oh, my rotary is a Makita 9227.
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I know the 3401 is a DA, just want to know how much more correction is possible with the 3401 vs. the PC. Since i have the PC i really don't want to spend the money on another DA. Thats why i am interested in the L3403
Rsurfer
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The 3401 will correct a little faster than the PC. With the new polishes like Meg's 105/205, Optimum Spray Compound/Polish a PC can now do some serious correction. A 3403 and a PC would make a great combo and your pads are interchangeable.