Hitachi SP18VA 7-Inch Sander/Polisher

by Hitachi

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Finally a variable speed sander/polisher. 0-3400 rpm can be achieved with ease on this unique 11 amp tool. This tool takes standard 7" disc pads and weighs only 5 lbs.

Product Description

This 7-inch Sander Polisher features a powerful 11 amp motor, heat resistant bearing chamber and iron ball bearings, it's equiped with three electronic control devices - constant speed control, soft start, and two way variable speed controls located on both the trigger and dial, efficent loop - handle design, lightweight - only 6.2 pounds, and variable speed control from 0 to 3,400 rpm.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 10.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0000EI3X5
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: SP18VA
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #325,918 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent rotary polisher, March 20, 2006

By 

Bret Frazier (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hitachi SP18VA 7-Inch Sander/Polisher (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought the Hitachi polisher because I wanted a machine that was lighter weight than the DeWalt DW849 I typically use. I also have a Porter Cable 7428 and have used the Makita 9227C. Normally the DeWalt is my "go to" polisher.

The Hitachi has the great feel and performance of the heavy duty DeWalt and adds the convenience of a bailing handle from the Porter Cable and the Makita 9227C. The light weight of the Hitachi makes life easier when polishing for hours at a time. The motor has a soft-start feature to minimize polish slinging but gets to its set speed quickly. The SP18VA works like the DeWalt in that it has a variable torque control ability which helps eliminate buffer "hop". A spindle lock, trigger lock and an 8 foot power cord round out the main features.

The closest machine on the market to the Hitachi is the Makita 9227C. Both look and feel alike with the Makita getting the nod for its smoother, more linear operation. By comparison the DeWalt works and feels like a tank and the Porter Cable is outclassed.

The only reservation I have with the Hitachi is its durability, which cost it one star with me. The DeWalt DW849 is legendary for its toughness and longevity and the Makita for its refined operation. Only time will tell if the Hitachi is comparable but as the new kid on the (detailing) block, it looks like a winner.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars do anything with everything and everything with nothing you may have something, October 4, 2011

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miller77 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hitachi SP18VA 7-Inch Sander/Polisher (Tools & Home Improvement)

weldor that works this tool hard and i love it runing a 14in chopsaw blade it will cut most anything so hold on 2 it the power will take u 4 a ride!!!! POWERFULL TOOL AND REMEMBER THE BEST TOOL IS IN YOUR HEAD USE IT THINK........... DONT DO WHAT I DO............ I LOVE THIS TOOL