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Old 03-06-2007, 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by evilzee28
The only downside is that they don't run as many RPM's. I doubt that you could use a DA for polishing though. If you get an electric DA try to get a variable speed one, which is handy for intricate parts. hth.
well the Porter Cable has variable electric and I think runs from 2500 to 6000 opm. It's almost 6 lbs, though.


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Originally Posted by 68protouring454
you never finish body work with a da, well you can but the end result will show it, there is no way to keep something super straight with a da
not finish it but the step to get the filler leveled. I've seen some shops use a DA with fine paper this way to see if there are high and low spots. Sorry I don't know exactly what the name of this step is.
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