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You need a slower speed range when cutting shaped or curve, particularly with dished blades. It reduces grabbing and kickback.
Also you'd run profiling tools at around 4000rpm, the reduced speed gives more control and allows the head of the tools to remain in contact with the work piece for longer. A profiler run on a normal grinder at 10,000 or 12,000 rpm kicks and bounces and is just difficult to control.
So if you want to sum it up in a single word - control.
Most variable speed grinders we sell are going to landscapers for profiling and shaping. The majority of polishers we sell go to stone masons. There is plenty of cross over though.
We also have heavy duty machines for companies that may be producing pool copings or similar, the FLEX LW802VR fits this category.
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Old Mod
Bought from Alan @ATSDiamondTools as it happens.
this one Harry.
FLEX L1506 Dry Grinder Polisher | ATS Diamond Tools
this one Harry.
FLEX L1506 Dry Grinder Polisher | ATS Diamond Tools
C
Concrete guy
Gary probably has a 9565cvl which Makita no longer make, which is a shame as it was a very good machine and generally bomb proof.
It's been replaced with the SA5040 which is no where near as good.
If you want a polisher go for a Flex L1503 (1200-3700 rpm) <----dedicated polisher.
If you want a variable speed grinder then the Flex L1506 (2200rpm-6800rpm) <----a slower grinder than can do a bit of polishing
When buying a variable speed machine (whatever manufacturer) choose something that's going to be used closer to the higher end of it's speed range. You'll find it has a longer life span and won't overheat when used for extended period of time.
It's been replaced with the SA5040 which is no where near as good.
If you want a polisher go for a Flex L1503 (1200-3700 rpm) <----dedicated polisher.
If you want a variable speed grinder then the Flex L1506 (2200rpm-6800rpm) <----a slower grinder than can do a bit of polishing
When buying a variable speed machine (whatever manufacturer) choose something that's going to be used closer to the higher end of it's speed range. You'll find it has a longer life span and won't overheat when used for extended period of time.
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hmtiling
Which model do you have Julian?as Gary, I've got the Makita. Had it a good couple of years and am very happy with it
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J Sid
pretty sure it is the one Alan @ats said, will look in van tomorrow
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J Sid
just checked 9565cvl, shame there not made anymore, good machine
W
White Room
You can still pick them up Makita 9565CVL 125mm Grinder Polisher (240v & 110v)
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Old Mod
What's the speed range Julian do u know mate?
C
Concrete guy
You need a slower speed range when cutting shaped or curve, particularly with dished blades. It reduces grabbing and kickback.
Also you'd run profiling tools at around 4000rpm, the reduced speed gives more control and allows the head of the tools to remain in contact with the work piece for longer. A profiler run on a normal grinder at 10,000 or 12,000 rpm kicks and bounces and is just difficult to control.
So if you want to sum it up in a single word - control.
Most variable speed grinders we sell are going to landscapers for profiling and shaping. The majority of polishers we sell go to stone masons. There is plenty of cross over though.
We also have heavy duty machines for companies that may be producing pool copings or similar, the FLEX LW802VR fits this category.
S
Stef
I've got the Makita, same as Gary & Julian.
Also bought mine from Alan @ATSDiamondTools, very good machine.
Also bought mine from Alan @ATSDiamondTools, very good machine.
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