a good buffer

[JMachemer]

I am looking at replacing my Sears Craftsman orbital buffer. It does not seem to have enough snot to keep the rotation going -struggles a lot. Does anyone know of a good orbital buffer that takes a 10" pad? I'd like to keep the cost under $80.

 

[MLimpert]

I have a porter cable 7424 that works really well. It would be more in the $120 range, but I can recommend it highly. It has 6 speeds and is light to handle. I use it with a 5" backing plate and lake country pads.



Check out autogeek.net - they carry this unit, and its like a detailing toy store. It looks like Grainger also carries this buffer as part 4YU14.

 

[BFoughty]

I have the same Porter Cable buffer and agree with MLimpert. It is very nice and easy to use being varible speed.