Final sanding, buffer selection, pads, compounds, and Information Overload….

Guess who had the biggest display at SEMA.
Harbor Freight. Seriously . . .
Clearly trying to move up the food chain and improve image.
Massive displays of really nice tools.
And crowded.
 
Dean Jenkins said:
Guess who had the biggest display at SEMA.
Harbor Freight. Seriously . . .
Clearly trying to move up the food chain and improve image.
Massive displays of really nice tools.
And crowded.
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Yeah, they have definitely been working hard on changing their image the past few years. I have no doubt that a lot of their stuff is manufactured alongside some of the name brands and receive a different color and label. I’ve bought a lot of stuff from them over the years even though I tend to be a bit of tool snob and spend more than necessary when far cheaper would have been fine for the limited use some of them will receive. I should probably buy the HF buffer but will probably find a way to justify the Flex. ;)
 
Are you guys using the steamed or unsteamed pads from LC? Unsteamed have a lot of blow off according to the site
 
MAKZ06 said:
Yeah, they have definitely been working hard on changing their image the past few years. I have no doubt that a lot of their stuff is manufactured alongside some of the name brands and receive a different color and label. I’ve bought a lot of stuff from them over the years even though I tend to be a bit of tool snob and spend more than necessary when far cheaper would have been fine for the limited use some of them will receive. I should probably buy the HF buffer but will probably find a way to justify the Flex. ;)
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Flex is really nice. If you can afford it, go for it. :) Treat it well and it will last for many many years.
 
AAE said:
Are you guys using the steamed or unsteamed pads from LC? Unsteamed have a lot of blow off according to the site
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not sure what all that means. what i can tell you is that those pads i have the # for above dont really shed a ton. a little when new but nothing like some others i have used over the years.
 
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None of mine shed a ton either. Lake country extra cut low lint, and the blue hybrid wool. I also use some types wool, and buff n shine wool. None of them shed much…minimal.
 
MAKZ06 said:
Who do you usually order from?
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I’ve been ordering lately from Detailed Image. They’re about 1.5 hours from me. Quick shipping and good packaging, never had any problems. I usually order when I have a coupon or there is sales. Which they always seem to have some sort of sale. I’ve also ordered from 3d direct, auto forge, Amazon, etc. I like to support the smaller guys but I have to support my wallet as well.
 
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