Does anyone have the Harbor Freight 7" variable speed sander/polisher? It's item #46507. I'm trying to confirm if it is an orbital sander or not. I downloaded the manual, it doesn't say and the diagram looks like it is a straight drive and will cause swirls on the metal I need to buff. It's on sale for only $29.99 right now.
At any rate, they do have a 10" polisher/waxer that they do advertise as orbital for the same price. Knowing the way HF prices things, the
10" unit is probably not as rugged as the 7". I'm also aware they don't stack up to name brands, but I don't need the finest gear for what I little buffing I do on cars, parts, etc.I've had mixed luck getting correct answers from Harbor Freight's "tech support" group, so I decided to post to the newsgroup.
--George