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Advanced Tool Design Model ATD-10511 7-Inch Polisher |  | Brand: ATD (Advanced Tool Design)
Category: Home Improvement
Buy New: $239.99
as of 9/9/2010 23:10 CDT details
Seller: Action Packaged, Inc.
Rating:  17 reviews
Media: Automotive
Shipping Weight (lbs): 8
Dimensions (in): 18.5 x 5 x 6.3
MPN: ATD-10511
Model: ATD-10511
UPC: 663126105112
EAN: 0663126105112
ASIN: B000M5ZXDM
Availability: Usually ships in 6-10 business days
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Product Description
Features: • 11 Amps, 1,0003,000 RPM • On/Off Trigger, Dial Speed Control • Slow Start, Weighs only 7 Lbs! • Adjustable side & “D” handles positioned for left or right handed use • 1 Rubber Pad; 1 Velcro Pad • Extra Set of Brushes
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 heavy, loud, powerful, helps develop `Popeye' arms . . August 18, 2009
trebe
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
This buffer has plenty of power to get the job done, and appears to be well worth the money. Some minor assembly is required. There is a `manual' but it does not contain any instructions, instead it mostly covers general safety. Assembly is fairly simple. You first attach the curved top handle, either with or without, the straight side handle. The handle can be installed for either right or left hand operators. The buffer is top heavy, so installing the side handle is highly recommended.
This unit comes with the accessories to get started right away. For buffing, it has a wool pad, and rubber backing pad. For sanding, a Velcro backed hard plastic disc is included, but you will need to provide the sandpaper inserts. A special wrench for locking down the rubber backing pad is included.
Controls are pretty basic. There is a throttle switch on the bottom of the handle, with a lock button to keep the motor running. The speed control dial is on the top of the housing, and goes from 1 to 6 (maximum). The buffer starts to whine at around level 3, and gets screaming loud at full speed, when ear protection is definitely recommended. The amount of vibration will vary according to the task, and motor speed. When sanding or buffing fine dust is typically produced, so you may want to wear eye protection and a dust mask.
If you are into weightlifting, using the buffer on a vehicle may not be too difficult, but for those not so physically fit, managing the weight and vibration, could be a challenge. Because of the tool is about 18 inches long, your hands end up positioned about a foot apart, in order to keep the torque generated by the buffer under control. Just a little inattention can result in losing control, or dropping the buffer, and you don't want to hurt yourself, damage your paint job, dent your vehicle, or damage anything else.
The supplied wool buffer is quite thick, and does a pretty good job, but you do need to apply pressure for it to work. For the average sedan, buffing the hood and trunk should be the easiest. Things get harder when you do the sides, or curved or irregular surfaces, and have to both support the weight of the buffer, and apply pressure to the surface. Buffing non-flat areas usually requires changing angles, and varying the point of contact, and amount of pressure applied. Users will need to find the grip and techniques that work best. Buffing will require some finesse at times, and if your muscles are straining, this is when accidents can happen, or you can hurt yourself. Doing the roof can be tricky as well.
The listed weight of eight pounds, may not sound like a lot, but if you are bracing your body, locking your forearms, and squeezing hard on the handles for an extended period of time, you may find your muscles a bit sore, or in `shock' from the vibration, if you overdo it. Just go easy when using it for the first few times.
The pictured buffer has a blue plastic housing and black handle, but the unit also comes with an orange plastic housing. It has a ten foot cord with a twin blade plug, and comes with a set of spare brushes. The buffer does produce very good results, so if you have a strong back, and the upper body strength, it could be a very cool buy.
Totally worth-it December 16, 2008
Hoi Yip Jonathan Ma
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
I got this polisher last week and start using it in the pass weekend. The product is great, it's even better when i put in a makita pad, I used it with meguire's rubbing compound 84 -> 80 -> 9 and already had turn my car's surface like a mirror. It did a excelent job and i'll recommend to anyone who's thinking of buying it
Really a good product, shocking with the performance September 7, 2008
Ye H. Nyunt (USA)
20 out of 22 found this review helpful
I would like to give it a 5 stars, because of the price and quality that has offered. My friend paid well over $200 on DeWalt, now i realized that i did not have to spend that much mony to get the same job done. I did not even expect that nice and powerful from this unit, but i was shock to see. You do not even have to apply the pressure when you buff your car, this units is very powerful.
I also learned from ATD website that they are the maker of Makita and may other power tools brand so you can tell this manufacturer produce many high end brands.
Great for buffing the boat August 4, 2009
GA RN
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
We bought this to buff out the clear coat on our 1991 Supra boat. It did a great job. It seemed heavy to me, but after getting the hang of it, the boat was buffed in no time. Oh, did I mention that "me" is a female? Yes, me and my husband used it. He had a bit easier time with it, but would need to take breaks, so that is when I would buff.
Heavy Duty Polisher May 31, 2009
J. Defreitas (Tampa, FL. USA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Pro's: Does everything you need at a fraction of the price of DeWalt or other various polishers. Secondly, it seems very heavy duty, I expect to use this machine for years.
Con's: IT'S HEAVY! NEARLY 10lbs! Ok so your saying to yourself that doesn't sound so bad right? Well after hours of working with it, your arm will become like a noodle. Secondly, the two backing plates that come standard with it are worthless, throw them away! Plan on purchasing a Meguiars or a 3M backing plate to pair with this polisher. I went with Meguiars W68 backing plate but the W66 would be an equally good choice. Another major Con instead of telling you RPM's on the dial which is pretty standard the dial reads 1 2 3 4 so its hard to know exactly what speed your at, wish they had followed their competition on speed selection.
Bottom Line: For the price you can overlook every Con.
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