Q:What buffing pad do you use with this for a fiberglass boat hull?
by|Feb 2, 2019
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A: The DW4988 or DW4985CL will work for fiberglass.
by|Feb 11, 2019
A: wool pad just be careful not to burn the gelcoat, keep it medium pressure and constantly moving the pad
by|Jul 23, 2019
Q:How do I know it will accommodate the polishing discs ? I ordered them on line and the threaded hole does’nt fit grinder
by|Oct 12, 2018
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A: The DWP849 will use a 7" backing pad. There are 2 ways to attache the backing pad. Please follow the directions below. TO ATTACH POLISHING PAD WITH RUBBER BACKING
PAD: 1. To attach polishing pad,push the hub of the clamp washer through the hole in the center of the polishing pad as far as it will go. 2. Engage the hexagonal hole in the backing pad. Holding the three pieces firmly together, place the assembly on the tool spindle. 3. Hold the spindle lock button
while turning the pads clockwise to thread them completely on the spindle. TO ATTACH POLISHING PAD WITH HOOK AND LOOP BACKING PAD:
1. Attach hook and loop foam or wool pad to hook and loop backing pad, being careful to center the backing pad with the foam or wool pad. 2. Screw backing pad onto spindle , while depressing spindlelock button .
by|Aug 25, 2022
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Q:Does the backing plate have a velcro front to stick pads to?
by|May 20, 2018
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A: No, the backing pad does not have the Velcro attached. The part # for the pad with the Velcro is N092491 (5/8-11 X 6.5IN).
by|Aug 25, 2022
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A: No, only a rubber plate for a grinder wheel. The plate for stick on pads or quick release for double sided pads are available from an auto paint supply store or elsewhere.
by|Aug 25, 2022
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Q:Is this made in the USA?
by|May 17, 2018
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A: No, DWP849 is manufactured in China.
by|May 5, 2023
A: The DWP849 is manufactured in China.
by|Aug 25, 2022
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Q:How many RPM setting does this polisher have? What are the RPM intervals to increase, decrease speed?
by|May 7, 2018
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A: This has a rating of 0-600 / 0-3,500 RPM.
by|Aug 25, 2022
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A: The speed is variable with a dial 0 to maximum RPM. Not sure what max is . It is a high quality rotary polisher built for polishing.
by|Aug 25, 2022
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A: The DWP849 RPM rating is : 0-600 / 0-3,500 RPM; The Variable speed trigger allows user to control speed from 0 to dialed maximum setting.
by|Aug 25, 2022
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Q:Can you shipp to an store in san diego ca
by|Dec 5, 2017
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A: Hi Luias, to determine if this DEWALT 12 Amp 7 in./9 in. Variable Speed Polisher is able to be purchased online and shipped to the Home Depot store, follow these simple steps:
Localize Homedepot.com by using your zip code (My Store Location: Change) and choose the store where you want to pick up the item (Make this my Store)
If the ‘Not in Your Store - We'll Ship It There’ option appears on the product page next to the 'Add to Cart' button, the item is BOSS (Buy Online Ship-to-Store) eligible.
Thanks for shopping Home Depot!
by|Aug 25, 2022
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Q:Can you control the speed with the trigger
by|Sep 14, 2017
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A: YES AND NO. IF YOU PULL IT LIGHTLY IT WONT SPIN FULL SPEED BUT YOU'RE BETTER OFF CONTROLLING IT WITH THE DIAL
by|Jul 2, 2020
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A: Yes, the speed is variable.
by|Aug 25, 2022
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A: Yes
by|Aug 25, 2022
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Q:Do this polisher comes with battery and charger?
by|Aug 30, 2017
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A: No, it has a cable
by|Aug 25, 2022
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A: No, this polisher is electric and has a cord.
by|Aug 25, 2022
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A: No, this polisher is corded. It runs off of 120V current.
by|May 4, 2023
Q:does this polisher come with the optional D style handle?
by|Nov 16, 2016
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A: No
by|Aug 25, 2022
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A: NO
by|Aug 25, 2022
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A: No, this model does not have that feature.
by|May 24, 2019
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A: IT DOES NOT
by|Aug 25, 2022
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Q:Is this polisher refurbished ?
by|Nov 11, 2016
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A: You would think so for the price, but mine was brand new