Rotary to practice?

Well...

Found a Makita on Amazon for $169. I caved and pulled the trigger! Really sounded like the machine to get, with the low 600RPM lowest setting, the nice bail handle, and all the good things you folks have to say about them.

Amazon.com: Makita 9227C 7-inch Variable Speed Hook and Loop Polisher/Sander with Ergonomic Loop-Handle: Home Improvement

Besides - I've been burned before buying cheap tools. It was time to follow my own advice, and the advice of this board, and just buy "the good stuff" once and be done with it.

I don't know about the rest of you, but I often forget to look on Amazon when looking for a price on an expensive item. Big mistake. Here's the Dewalt, for $169:

Amazon.com: DEWALT DW849 12 Amp 7/9-Inch Right Angle Polisher with Electronic Variable Speed: Home Improvement

And a Milwaukee 5455 for $184.99:

Amazon.com: Milwaukee 5455 7/9-Inch Polisher: Home Improvement

Pretty tough to beat Amazon - I even signed on for a trial of their Prime membership, where you get "all you can eat" fast shipping on eligible items. I've got a month to evaluate it, and signing up for it (which was free) got me free 2-day shipping for three bucks!

 

i would buy a good rotary.. i think a makita would be the best option.. not crazy expensive and has great rpm settings most of which are reffered to on here. some rotaries start off at 1000-1500rpm and some plastic bumpers don't like that very much. the makita will last and I LOVE MINE.. also i am not a pro detailer but an enthusiast. i just started polishing at the beginning of summer and i LOVE it!!! well all besides the pain my back gets. but seriously just go buy a makita. it will last a lifetime and is a very solid reasonably priced piece of machinery!!!

 

Did you consider the Flex rotary units when you purchased?