Makita PW5001C NICE TOOL!
well made compared to the chip versions i had own but my only complain as others is the very stupid move from makita no providing the hose adapter, to them it wont cost much to me is been a pain to find it ! so guys when buying this tool just keep on mind to get the quick connect if possible from amazon too
Monday, April 30, 2012
Friday, April 27, 2012
Makita PW5001C VERY WELL.
Makita PW5001C VERY WELL.
The grinder was shipped quickly and was received in perfect condition. I have not used it a lot yet but so far it is working very well and seems sturdy.
The grinder was shipped quickly and was received in perfect condition. I have not used it a lot yet but so far it is working very well and seems sturdy.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Makita PW5001C Best Price
Makita PW5001C Best Price
Received the polisher and immediately disliked the quick connect and hose routine (too bulky and stiff). Unthreaded the quick connect from the polisher to find 1/8" male threads. Off I went to the local hardware store (don't bother with h.d.) purchased a 1/8"-1/4" bushing and 1/4" Male air hose adapter for the tool that way my air hose can connect right to it with the female quick connect thats already on the air hose. Unthreaded the male adapter (I should've just used this on the tool side) on the other end of the hose and bought a 1/4" - 1/2" bushing and a 1/2"-garden hose adapter. so now i have a very flexible connection that isn't in the way. Other bonus is that the quick disconnect doesn't allow water through it when disconnected. If you have an old air hose laying around really recommend this 6 dollar investment.
Received the polisher and immediately disliked the quick connect and hose routine (too bulky and stiff). Unthreaded the quick connect from the polisher to find 1/8" male threads. Off I went to the local hardware store (don't bother with h.d.) purchased a 1/8"-1/4" bushing and 1/4" Male air hose adapter for the tool that way my air hose can connect right to it with the female quick connect thats already on the air hose. Unthreaded the male adapter (I should've just used this on the tool side) on the other end of the hose and bought a 1/4" - 1/2" bushing and a 1/2"-garden hose adapter. so now i have a very flexible connection that isn't in the way. Other bonus is that the quick disconnect doesn't allow water through it when disconnected. If you have an old air hose laying around really recommend this 6 dollar investment.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Makita PW5001C Great Tool!
Makita PW5001C Great Tool!
Owning a great tool sure makes any job fun and I am having fun! I owned an off-brand wet grinder/polisher for a number of years until the gears stripped. The Makita model is its replacement. I should have purchased the Makita first! Variable speed selection with the slow start-up allows profiling with a profile wheel and polishing using graduating polishing grits. Great tools produce great results and I am getting great results!
If the Makita wet polisher is in you future, be sure to purchase a quick-connect hose attachment along with your polisher. I owned the polishing attachment and pads from my previous wet grinder, so did not need to purchase another set. Amazon carries both the hose attachments and polishing attachment/pads too.
Owning a great tool sure makes any job fun and I am having fun! I owned an off-brand wet grinder/polisher for a number of years until the gears stripped. The Makita model is its replacement. I should have purchased the Makita first! Variable speed selection with the slow start-up allows profiling with a profile wheel and polishing using graduating polishing grits. Great tools produce great results and I am getting great results!
If the Makita wet polisher is in you future, be sure to purchase a quick-connect hose attachment along with your polisher. I owned the polishing attachment and pads from my previous wet grinder, so did not need to purchase another set. Amazon carries both the hose attachments and polishing attachment/pads too.
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Makita PW5001C Polisher very pleased.
Makita PW5001C Polisher very pleased.
This is a great tool. You can get something cheaper - but I'd rather buy quality once than junk twice.
Just an FYI - if you plan to use wheels other than hook & loop pads you will need to buy the mounting hardware separately. I use a cupped diamond wheel and had to rob the mounting nuts off of another makita grinder.
This is a great tool. You can get something cheaper - but I'd rather buy quality once than junk twice.
Just an FYI - if you plan to use wheels other than hook & loop pads you will need to buy the mounting hardware separately. I use a cupped diamond wheel and had to rob the mounting nuts off of another makita grinder.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Makita PW5001C Wet Stone Polisher
Makita PW5001C Wet Stone Polisher
I looked at the other polishers sold for half the price of the PW5001C but it was a mixed bag on the reviews and my current assignment demanded a time constraint. I couldn't afford gear that fell apart or have other mech problems. My tools are Makita for the most part, mostly the engineering, reliability and durability of the tools ... so, it was an easy choice for me.
I used the fastest delivery possible to get the polisher to the site, once it got there, it was outfitted with a quick connector and in the spur of the moment a washing machine line in order to not drag a garden hose around. The polisher was used for creating bull nosing on stone, which it did, easily. One hand operation is possible, for me anyway. I use earplugs, water repellent gear as water does spray around and eye wear. The unit didn't seem loud and it didn't need to be pushed, it worked very nicely on a constant load.
Very pleased with the polisher except for the quick connector part which I still don't understand why is not included at that price and I'm sure, not the only one to note this but easy fix.
I'm doing concrete counter tops next, would love to see how this unit performs.
Note: Quick connectors are easily found at a hardware store and I would advice adding a light weight line to the connector and then, hook to the garden hose to minimize drag.
I looked at the other polishers sold for half the price of the PW5001C but it was a mixed bag on the reviews and my current assignment demanded a time constraint. I couldn't afford gear that fell apart or have other mech problems. My tools are Makita for the most part, mostly the engineering, reliability and durability of the tools ... so, it was an easy choice for me.
I used the fastest delivery possible to get the polisher to the site, once it got there, it was outfitted with a quick connector and in the spur of the moment a washing machine line in order to not drag a garden hose around. The polisher was used for creating bull nosing on stone, which it did, easily. One hand operation is possible, for me anyway. I use earplugs, water repellent gear as water does spray around and eye wear. The unit didn't seem loud and it didn't need to be pushed, it worked very nicely on a constant load.
Very pleased with the polisher except for the quick connector part which I still don't understand why is not included at that price and I'm sure, not the only one to note this but easy fix.
I'm doing concrete counter tops next, would love to see how this unit performs.
Note: Quick connectors are easily found at a hardware store and I would advice adding a light weight line to the connector and then, hook to the garden hose to minimize drag.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Makita PW5001C Good Product.
Makita PW5001C Good Product.
The polisher came brand new and worked well. There is no water hook up to attach the supply line to the polisher. I checked at several local stores that specalize in either industrial fittings or irrigation and water supplies and none of them could find the odd quick coupler with an external O- ring. So like some of the other reviewers , I cut the end of an old garden hose off, shoved it on the fitting with a hose clamp and got to work. Polisher is simple to use and did a fine job. Discs do wear down fairly quickly. Makita should send the female side of the water quick coupler if they want to supply a good product.
The polisher came brand new and worked well. There is no water hook up to attach the supply line to the polisher. I checked at several local stores that specalize in either industrial fittings or irrigation and water supplies and none of them could find the odd quick coupler with an external O- ring. So like some of the other reviewers , I cut the end of an old garden hose off, shoved it on the fitting with a hose clamp and got to work. Polisher is simple to use and did a fine job. Discs do wear down fairly quickly. Makita should send the female side of the water quick coupler if they want to supply a good product.
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