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dcobbett 03-30-2005 08:40 PM

Tools
 
Any recommendations (brands, model numbers) for a horizontal grinder type tool that can also be used as a buffer. Sorry, air tools are out, must be electric. Also, anything special to look for regarding discs, pads, etc?

Bigshrimpin 03-30-2005 08:52 PM

Re: Tools
 
Not sure about dual purpose grinder/buffer.

For buffers: the two that were recommend to me are makita 9227c and Porter-Cable 7424 for buffers.

I have the 9227c and I've only used it on my car. It's very nice.

Grinder:
I have a little Makita 4" grinder that's survived 3 boat projects and many other nasty jobs. Love it!!

Finster 03-30-2005 09:06 PM

Re: Tools
 
dcobbett, I have a Nikota sander/polisher that goes from 1k-3k rpm and takes a 7" disk. It wasn't expensive and seems to be holding up good under the constant use.

Abe's Rocket 03-30-2005 09:09 PM

Re: Tools
 
I picked up a Dewalt Buffer in pawn shop last spring. It kicks ass...and its paid for itseld twice with all the beer my friends have given me for borrowing it. hmmmmmm.....beer

FELLOW-SHIP 04-04-2005 11:06 AM

Re: Tools
 
With my grinder if you used it for a buffer you could buff your boat all the way down to the stringers in less than a minute. [img]/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
FellowShip

Phan000 04-04-2005 04:37 PM

Re: Tools
 
I used to use a milwaukee buffer/sander when I ran a boat detailing service. Be sure to get the little 5/8 to 1/2 inch adapter and several wool buffing pads. You can flip the pads over and use both sides which is a great time/money saver.

They sell the buffer at the home depot but you will have to go to a marine store (B.O.W.) for the adapter and the Pads.

dcobbett 04-05-2005 12:05 PM

Re: Tools
 
Thanks for all the input. To be more clear in my question, when I used the term grinder, I was thinking of grinding fiberglass, not metal.

Scott 04-05-2005 05:09 PM

Re: Tools
 
The "metal" grinders have an accessory attachment the uses "sandpaper" disks and a flexible backing plate .... Removes fiberglass quite rapidly!! 36 and 50 grit chew through stuff REAL fast and WAY WAY too fast to use as a buffer 10k rpm
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sanding disks kits for grinders
I have the “buffer” as Big shrimpin mentions the 9227 … and have the sanding disks for that also but the smaller Makita works better for glass removal IMO

I also have one of these …a DA sander / polisher. Another good sander although I go through sandpaper quick with this one. I use this more after the rough grinding is done
Porter Cable


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