I generally don't leave comments, but I just bought a Restorer yesterday. The biggest win factor for the Restorer was cost. Makita 9741 = $600 and the nylon wire wheels are about $180. Where the Restorer cost me $200 for the full kit and replacement nylon wheels range from $50-60.
Thanks for taking the time to put this review together... I'm in the market for a wire brush/drum 'restorer' and actually ordered the Makita before seeing your review and ended up cancelling it to consider other options. I really like your hands-on unscripted style... if you're just a poser and not the real deal you sure fooled me😉😎 I appreciate that you added little details about vac port location and differences in changing out the drum. Best, Matt
@@dustylumberco actually pulled the trigger on an East Wood restorer because I like the ergonomics and power of it even though it doesn't have a dust collection port. Has numerous drum options like the model you demonstrated but has more power and seems like it might be a bit more maneuverable for use on wood. Time will tell but as I said I appreciate your review that prompted me to explore other options...
Use my Makita to essentially make big box store wood look old... and with the nylon wheel it makes quick work of it. Don`t have access to the kind of wood Dusty showcases, I sure wish I did! That being said I couldn`t be happier with it! Slight char (burning) and the 9741, with a touch of my Festool planer (various heads) and I can make the average joe think it came out of a hundred year old barn. Fake it till you make it! Keep`em coming Dusty... you`re the reason I`m even doing this now!
Great comparative video- thanks! Would love to see a follow-up post on the longevity of the Restorer vs the Makita. I have to imagine that the smaller motor will work much harder and have a shorter life than Makita's model. As a weekend warrior, I probably wouldn't see the benefit of Makita's muscle but as a pro, I imagine you'll encounter this issue (if it exists) in short order.
Hi great review just what I was looking for. I'm looking to redo my 35 year old red oak stairs and hallway on my second floor. I want to do a ceruse finish and I've seen videos of it being done where they used the Makita with the 100 grit nylon wheel that it comes with. I'm looking to purchase the Restorer because it's a lot cheaper to buy. I see they sell an 80grit or 180grit nylon wheel as an accessory. What wheel would you suggest I use to do this project? Ty
@@bobmartin6055 There is Makita , not much changed when it came out in 1970s or when ever, they have made more ergonomic handles for older tools. Then there are the rest , seem to be same machines sold under different brand names and colors, dont know if you even get replacement brushes, or do you need to test out what Bosch or Makita brush fit, they still sell 30 type of brushes each company.
You have too good of content between UA-cam and instagram to be using a phone for filming! This channel would really take off with a good camera! Love your stuff, keep it up!
No he need to film in landscape instead of portrait , Dude turn you camera length wise to film in landscape. nothing wrong with filming with a phone they have some phones with great quality. Some great info . Works great in front of the camera . Upside at least his camera isnt all over the place and has it on a tripod .
I generally don't leave comments, but I just bought a Restorer yesterday. The biggest win factor for the Restorer was cost. Makita 9741 = $600 and the nylon wire wheels are about $180. Where the Restorer cost me $200 for the full kit and replacement nylon wheels range from $50-60.
Where did you get your restorer from? Been trying to find one and all I see are the smaller rotary brushes. Thanks
Thanks for taking the time to put this review together... I'm in the market for a wire brush/drum 'restorer' and actually ordered the Makita before seeing your review and ended up cancelling it to consider other options. I really like your hands-on unscripted style... if you're just a poser and not the real deal you sure fooled me😉😎 I appreciate that you added little details about vac port location and differences in changing out the drum.
Best, Matt
Glad it helped 👍
@@dustylumberco actually pulled the trigger on an East Wood restorer because I like the ergonomics and power of it even though it doesn't have a dust collection port. Has numerous drum options like the model you demonstrated but has more power and seems like it might be a bit more maneuverable for use on wood. Time will tell but as I said I appreciate your review that prompted me to explore other options...
Right on 👍👍 happy woodworking
Use my Makita to essentially make big box store wood look old... and with the nylon wheel it makes quick work of it. Don`t have access to the kind of wood Dusty showcases, I sure wish I did! That being said I couldn`t be happier with it! Slight char (burning) and the 9741, with a touch of my Festool planer (various heads) and I can make the average joe think it came out of a hundred year old barn. Fake it till you make it! Keep`em coming Dusty... you`re the reason I`m even doing this now!
Great comparative video- thanks! Would love to see a follow-up post on the longevity of the Restorer vs the Makita. I have to imagine that the smaller motor will work much harder and have a shorter life than Makita's model. As a weekend warrior, I probably wouldn't see the benefit of Makita's muscle but as a pro, I imagine you'll encounter this issue (if it exists) in short order.
Hi great review just what I was looking for. I'm looking to redo my 35 year old red oak stairs and hallway on my second floor.
I want to do a ceruse finish and I've seen videos of it being done where they used the Makita with the 100 grit nylon wheel that it comes with. I'm looking to purchase the Restorer because it's a lot cheaper to buy. I see they sell an 80grit or 180grit nylon wheel as an accessory. What wheel would you suggest I use to do this project? Ty
So I'm curious it seems like the the restorer is better made than the Porter cable have you run the Porter Cable? I know they look identical
They are both made by the same company 👍
The restorer burns up at 3.5 amps and the Makita burns up about twice that.
The Makita is made for more heavy duty use. In my opinion.
@@bobmartin6055 There is Makita , not much changed when it came out in 1970s or when ever, they have made more ergonomic handles for older tools.
Then there are the rest , seem to be same machines sold under different brand names and colors, dont know if you even get replacement brushes, or do you need to test out what Bosch or Makita brush fit, they still sell 30 type of brushes each company.
With twice the size of motor, is it not the case that you could make the Makita work twice as fast by applying pressure?
Hi, I want to ask for your help. I want to buy a brush machine. Is it worth buying a more expensive machine?Janos from Budapest
You have too good of content between UA-cam and instagram to be using a phone for filming! This channel would really take off with a good camera! Love your stuff, keep it up!
I bought a camera for doing better UA-cam vids 👍 just need time to make vids
No he need to film in landscape instead of portrait , Dude turn you camera length wise to film in landscape. nothing wrong with filming with a phone they have some phones with great quality. Some great info . Works great in front of the camera . Upside at least his camera isnt all over the place and has it on a tripod .
Hello 👋
Just wondering we’re to buy this machine in Canada?
Thank you 🙏
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@@dustylumberco Thank you 🙏
Thank you for the channel my friend .
Thanks for the visit