Redesigning a rotary buffer...

[Nick Chapman]

I know this will probably never happen, but I kind of like the idea

What I'd like to see is a rotary buffer with a dual speed selection. Dual trigger positions.

Set speed selection #1 to 900rpm's
Set speed selection #2 to 1500rpm's

Selection #1 would set the speed for the first trigger position, and selection #2 would set the speed for the second trigger position.


Then, when you buff, you can pull the trigger to the first trigger position to spread your product at 900rpm's, then pull the trigger to the second position for the buffing at 1500rpm's. Then release the trigger back to the first trigger position to finesse at 900rpm's.

Makita, are you listening???????

[RaskyR1]

Re: Redesigning a rotary buffer...

I know this will probably never happen, but I kind of like the idea

What I'd like to see is a rotary buffer with a dual speed selection. Dual trigger positions.

Set speed selection #1 to 900rpm's
Set speed selection #2 to 1500rpm's

Selection #1 would set the speed for the first trigger position, and selection #2 would set the speed for the second trigger position.


Then, when you buff, you can pull the trigger to the first trigger position to spread your product at 900rpm's, then pull the trigger to the second position for the buffing at 1500rpm's. Then release the trigger back to the first trigger position to finesse at 900rpm's.

Makita, are you listening???????

How about a switch on the top of the handle, with 2-3 setting that you can program to what ever RPM's you want? It would be possitioned so that it can be switched easily while buffing.


Rasky

[Nick Chapman]

Re: Redesigning a rotary buffer...

How about a switch on the top of the handle, with 2-3 setting that you can program to what ever RPM's you want? It would be possitioned so that it can be switched easily while buffing.


Rasky

Thats what I was trying to say. Guess I didn't explain it very well. 2 speed adjustment wheels and 2 trigger positions.

[Kevin Brown]

Re: Redesigning a rotary buffer...

Hey Nick

Wouldn't it be cool...

If they could make a buffer that has an endlessly variable finger trigger...
and a speed dial to set the highest speed the machine could achieve?

Oh yeah, they already do that.

[Nick Chapman]

Re: Redesigning a rotary buffer...

Hey Nick

Wouldn't it be cool...

If they could make a buffer that has an endlessly variable finger trigger...
and a speed dial to set the highest speed the machine could achieve?

Oh yeah, they already do that.

You're either with us or against us Kevin, and it doesn't sounds like you want to be our friend

[RaskyR1]

Re: Redesigning a rotary buffer...

Thats what I was trying to say. Guess I didn't explain it very well. 2 speed adjustment wheels and 2 trigger positions.

LOL...it's all good.

I think it would be a nice feature. I can reach the speed dial on my Dewalt while buffing, but I have to stop and look to see if it's the RPM I want.

I think it's a great idea and you should email them!

I've been eyeing up a new Makita anyway.


Rasky

[Jokeman]

Re: Redesigning a rotary buffer...

LOL...it's all good.

I think it would be a nice feature. I can reach the speed dial on my Dewalt while buffing, but I have to stop and look to see if it's the RPM I want.

I think it's a great idea and you should email them!

I've been eyeing up a new Makita anyway.


Rasky

The Makita is a great machine. Once you get used to the knob and the sound of the machine you dont even need to look when changing speeds.

[Nick Chapman]

Re: Redesigning a rotary buffer...

The Makita is a great machine. Once you get used to the knob and the sound of the machine you dont even need to look when changing speeds.

I use this machine everyday, and it still takes me some time to set the dial correctly when I'm switching speeds back and forth.

[RaskyR1]

Re: Redesigning a rotary buffer...

My Dewalt is loud...I need a quieter rotary for the safty of my hearing...


Think she'll buy it?

[Carfire]

Re: Redesigning a rotary buffer...

Sounds Like A Good Idea!!

[the other pc]

Re: Redesigning a rotary buffer...

I see the point of wanting the two speed trigger but I don’t really think it would work very well. Besides needing a third position, off, needing two speed dials is getting complicated.

I think it would be better to have a thumb operated rocker switch that operates sort of like a motorcycle gearshift. Tap it up and you increase max speed in set increments, say 200 rpm. Tap it down to decrease max speed and the trigger always gives you continuous control from zero to whatever you set as max.

It would have a readout of your max speed setting, either a numerical display or a bar graph (maybe both), as well as actual speed.

I’m with Rasky on the noise problem. All current buffers are way too loud. It should definitely have an ultra-quiet brushless servomotor.


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[J. A. Michaels]

Re: Redesigning a rotary buffer...

That idea I like. Get it with a shifter. Good idea.

[TimG]

Re: Redesigning a rotary buffer...

+1 on a quieter motor for rotaries. I think i'm a little bit deaf on the right side

Not to side track but I saw one rotary with an LCD display showing the rpm. Cant remember which model though