Product Description
The Hardin HB-5800 is ideal for finishing and polishing stainless steel for commercial kitchen and lab equipment. Overload protection ensures a long service life. Spiral bevel gears allow for an efficient transfer of power from the motor to the spindle, maximizing power and producing a quieter operation. Safety features include a spindle lock that allows for easy and safe removal and tightening of the accessories. The tool has an input rating of 900 watts and has a no-load speed of 900-2800 rpm. The Hardin HB-5800 burnisher is 13.5" long and weighs 8 lbs. The Hardin HB-5800 features a full range of standardized accessories.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #82736 in Home Improvement
- Color: Black Grey
- Brand: Hardin
- Model: HB-5800
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 5.50" h x8.25" w x17.00" l,
Features
- Especially high cutting torque due to double gear reduction
- Variable speed, speed automatically remains constant under load
- 3 Year Warranty
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
Works well; good price point
By E. Fenley
This is a Chinese made buffer similar to the German made Metabo or Flex buffers. Overall it did what I expected and for my use it is quite adequate. I'm not using this in production, only for some prototyping work and then only occasionally. On the positive side, it has plenty of power and did not seem to mind a heavy load. I'm using a Metabo 623481000 P180 flap wheel (it is an exact fit) as well, and it was able to handle a heavy load with that. It is of sturdy construction and the cast housing looks like good quality. I didn't open it up to inspect the gears, but I suspect they are adequate for the application. On the negative side, it is a bit loud and a little hard to hold steady while using. The Metabo SE12 appears to have a wheel that rolls along the surface being burnished, allowing for a little more control, and this could use something similar. That said, with a little experience, I am able to get a "mostly" consistent finish over large areas. Note that I've only used this on aluminum so far, but I suspect stainless is probably very similar. The supplied wheel is like scotchbrite, so will just burnish an already smooth surface. As I mentioned, I used Metabo flap wheel to prep the surface before burnishing, and I found this to be a worthwhile step if the surface has scratches. I also purchased a Metabo P-180 623488000 "scotchbrite-type" burnishing wheel that I assumed (incorrectly) would offer a finer finish that the wheel that comes with the tool. It was very hard to tell the difference in finish produced by the two wheels, so my guess is that the wheel supplied is about a 180 grit equivalent, which produced something just a little rougher than a #5 satin finish. In summary, the tool is priced about right for what it is, and may be a better value for the casual user than the German-made equivalents.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful.Initial Review & thoughts
By Steve
Initial review
As I've only had this burnisher for about a week, so I'll have to update this sometime in the spring. However, if you're like me & have been eying the Metabo, Flex, or even Fein but have yet to see their price budge one cent. I would recommend this as an alternative. The reality is when you receive the tool the packaging, manual, even those incredibly thin ziplock baggies that have an extra set of brushes is reminiscent of Harbor Freight, but the tool itself seems to be very well made. It has the on/off with a locking detent and a 0-9 speed dial. The manual states the rpm range as something like 800-1900rpms but I'd think it's more like 600-2500rpm. A very good usable range & the torque to be useful in the lower range. Gear meshing seems good & I believe it to be all metal but don't hold me to it. The output shaft is ~3/4-1"dia. with machined slots for key stock, this is the same method as the Metabo tool. I can see if someone were to drop the tool on this shaft it could lose centering. It wouldn't take but .001" maybe .002" but at 1500rpm could become highly dangerous. So a little more care is needed than the regular grinder.
Currently, I'm cutting down sheet metal welds, removing rust, paint, etc. from a 52' Chevy deluxe, I've have to order abrasives since the only thing that comes with it is a red scotchbrite equiv. drum. I ordered an expanding mandrel & sanding drums this ran almost $200 so be aware buying this tool is a commitment to other purchases.
I purchased from a Chinese seller who was very polite & fast on shipping. I guess that's it so I'll update this in the coming months.
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