I have a rotary but have used a heap of DA's, but can't afford to purchase one. The best one I used by miles was the Meguiar's G220 - it was so smooth and easy to use compared to the Kestral and Porter Cable I'd used previously.
Totally agree with Craig on this, the Rotex 125 is a superb, albeit expensive, DA. However, the cost is justified by the legendary Festool build quality, fit and finish.
Just my 2 penneth, I have a standard Das-6 and to be fair if it got much more quiet, even at the higher revs with decent pressure I'd be worried I wasn't applying enough pressure and could possibly end up tearing through a pad and causing damage.
Each to their own though, but don't really find them too loud or too harsh to use, but then I'm a God!!! :lol:
Have owned das 6 , megs g220, das 6 pro and megs g220 v2.
All noisy and vibrate, currently on a das 6 pro again. theres not much in any of them tbh, das pro has the most grunt imo so im sticking with this although the g220v2 is smoother but not by much so not worth more money imo
The DAS6 is ok (what I currently have), was just wondering if there was anything smoother and quieter - sounds like the Flex 3401 would be ideal for me, just have to save up now!
I have the DAS pro and the Flex 3401.
I wouldn't say the Flex is quieter. The ergonomics are better and it is more powerfull.
Maybee it's quieter in the low speeds, but set on 5-6 it's also noisy
I would have to measure the Db's with my Db-meter.
Hi RobDon, after trying a Das 6 and a Megs G220 I found I could not use either due to suffering from arm/hand vibration syndrome, after a couple of passes the vibration from both machines made my hands start to seize up. I got to try a RUPES LHR 15E on saturday and the differance was night and day, its a very smooth and quiet machine compared to the others. I was so impressed with it I placed an order straight away. If you want to know more about this machine speak to Phil at Shinearama.Hope this helps
Des
Have a look at the Festool Rotex 150, it's available with a 130mm BP and can do both random orbital and forced. It's not bigger than e.g. DAS-6 PRO and in opposition to the Rotex 125, the 'air-stream' canal can be removed, which it great in tighter spaces.
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