New Hutchins sanders?
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Anyone got their hands on one of these yet?
:blink: I seen these there like $150.00 , the way he starts out in the begining he makes it sound like its a throw away sander
I have a 4500 that just now might need new bearings its 20+ years old
I want something I only have to buy 1 or two of in my life not one every other year and I would pay more for that longevity feature
But the new sander prolly will last as long as the others for half the cost which is a plus in my book
i have the production 3570 sander and although i really liked it especially the quick changing pad feature it broke down too often. i finally got a couple of the new 3m sanders and i really like their speed and somewhat low vibration. they havent broken down and ive had the oldest one for about 2 years now
looks great to me!
This sander has me thinking,did they build a cheap POS to compete with tong yang china stuff?? Seems like it,might want to just keep your red top sander Barry,can’t see this one being better.When I started in the industry hutchins were the best sanders around,then I tried a Dynabrade sander and haven’t looked back.The dynabrade sanders are built in the states not offshore,I think they have hutchins beat IMHO.
In my primary field (electronics) most of the best stuff on the market is all made in Asia. Even the high end companies that do all their designs in the US sub out the manufacturing to Asia because the cost savings are insane. If Hutchins did the same, and had a high quality price for a substantial savings, they could do well. That said, everything I’ve seen and heard about Hutchins shows they’re all about keeping US$ in the US, and this new sander is no exception. Time will tell how good the quality of this new piece is, but I think they made a good decision sourcing a few parts to save money.
[quote=”Jayson M” post=21129]This sander has me thinking,did they build a cheap POS to compete with tong yang china stuff?? Seems like it,might want to just keep your red top sander Barry,can’t see this one being better.When I started in the industry hutchins were the best sanders around,then I tried a Dynabrade sander and haven’t looked back.The dynabrade sanders are built in the states not offshore,I think they have hutchins beat IMHO.[/quote]
I have never used a Dynabrade tool. Where are they sold? Their site lists so many different offerings it’s a big guessing game for what line/series/type you want for what should be a simple choice.
In my primary field (electronics) most of the best stuff on the market is all made in Asia. Even the high end companies that do all their designs in the US sub out most, if not all, of the manufacturing to Asia because the cost savings are insane. If Hutchins did the same, and had a high quality price for a substantial savings, they could do well. That said, everything I’ve seen and heard about Hutchins shows they’re all about keeping US$ in the US, and this new sander is no exception. Time will tell how good the quality of this new piece is, but I think they made a good decision sourcing a few parts to save money.
does it really matter where its made? even if the manufacturing is done here at home whose getting the money and who are they employing? quality is what matters.
[quote=”Jayson M” post=21129]This sander has me thinking,did they build a cheap POS to compete with tong yang china stuff?? Seems like it,might want to just keep your red top sander Barry,can’t see this one being better.When I started in the industry hutchins were the best sanders around,then I tried a Dynabrade sander and haven’t looked back.The dynabrade sanders are built in the states not offshore,I think they have hutchins beat IMHO.[/quote]
I’ve got the Blue and the Red top Hutchins sanders. The Blue one is useless.I keep my Hutchins’ sanders at my home shop.
At work I use a 3/8″ dynabrade, and a 3/16″ dynabrade supreme. The dynabrades are much better ergonomically than the hutchins, but the hutchins sanders run a little smoother.
Come on Mo that is like comparing a new OEM fender vs a tong yang you know which one is better :deadhorse I have had a couple of cheap chinese palm sanders that didn’t last more than a month or two vs some sanders I have had for 20 plus years.Hutchins are very tough and the only bearing that goes is the bottom one on the shaft,easy to rebuild.My dynabrade is over 10 years old but I found it smoother than the hutchins 4500/3500 series,you could be right Barry I haven’t tried a new dynabrade to compare.
[quote=”Jayson M” post=21136]could be right Barry I haven’t tried a new dynabrade to compare.[/quote]
I don’t plan on buying another orbital for a long long time. I like the dynabrades better for day to day use just because there alot less chunky. Very likely the extra heft of the hutchins is why I feel it’s a little smoother running.
At $150 and usa made I would think the new Hutchins might be a decent buy if they feel good in your hands. Looks smaller than the ones I have, but still doesn’t look to be as low profile as the dynabrades.
[quote=”Jayson M” post=21136]Come on Mo that is like comparing a new OEM fender vs a tong yang you know which one is better :deadhorse I have had a couple of cheap chinese palm sanders that didn’t last more than a month or two vs some sanders I have had for 20 plus years.Hutchins are very tough and the only bearing that goes is the bottom one on the shaft,easy to rebuild.My dynabrade is over 10 years old but I found it smoother than the hutchins 4500/3500 series,you could be right Barry I haven’t tried a new dynabrade to compare.[/quote]
not saying go the cheapo way, but buy the best quality whether it be made here or elsewhere. and i dont know where that guy in the video got the idea that most consumers are looking for a short term investment on their tools but pay top dollar regardless?
So what model of dynabrade are you guys running? 6″, 3/16 orbit, vac or non-vac – beyond that they still have several options.
6″ , I use both 3/8″ and 3/16″ orbits.
a 3/8″ orbital must hog it off there almost as much as a rotary!
part numbers? I only have a Hutchins 3500 (3/32) and I want a 3/16, or maybe a 3/8…. now you’ve got me thinking.
What’s the ‘spirit’ line? What exactly is the difference?
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