Rotovac ShearDry Upholstery tool video

GreenTechAgain · May 1, 2014

[video=youtube;Ng5Qfz4gqVY]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng5Qfz4gqVY[/video]

Desk Jockey · May 1, 2014

I like it, nice shape and plastic construction beats the weight of metal. The ease of being able to replace heads is neat feature too.

What I don't care for is the cheap valve and trigger. At MF10 the trigger seemed a little in the way when I used it. Not bad but I prefer the Sapphire's valve and trigger to it.

The only other thing and its not that big of a deal is at the beginning of the video, had he removed his forefinger from the head. He would have sprayed himself in the face.

For some reason it would spray a stream out of the center of the tool. It didn't seem to affect the fabric when cleaning. It didn't over wet the center as it might appear but still a bit of a strange nuisance when you pull away from the fabric with the trigger on.

It would be my second choice to a Sapphire. Still a good tool and if I couldn't afford or didn't want to afford the "Real McCoy", buy the knock off.

Bill Morgan · May 1, 2014

I like the flow control valve he mentioned about. Thought he would have made quick work of those cushions cleaning in both directions taking advantage of the dual direction spray jets but he's still cleaning sort of the "old fashioned way" as if he only had a single directional spray jet. a little annoying with sound, then no sound, then sound again, etc.

Has anyone on the board had an opportunity to use this at any of the conventions held in the last few months or beta test it for Rotovac for reliability, durability, performance?

Thanks,
Bill

whoopsie... that's Doc!

Desk Jockey · May 1, 2014

Bill they had it for all of us to try at MF10.

Hopefully others their will comment too. Its a nice tool, way better than most out there!

Lee Stockwell · May 1, 2014

The one at MF seemed to leak Myteee bad, not ready for the show. I've got video somewhere.

Desk Jockey · May 1, 2014

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dgardner · May 1, 2014

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Nate The Great · May 2, 2014

dgardner said:
This video has been removed by the user?

x2....... A day late and dollar short...... Plus I'm on Hawaiian time...... :icon_neutral:

Desk Jockey · May 2, 2014

Plus I'm on Hawaiian time......

Livin in paradise! :icon_cool:

Loren Egland · May 2, 2014

I have the Sheardry tool and have used it some. It won't use full flow. It needs to be dialed down, otherwise the center hole in the back and the two center holes in the front spray out much more forcefully. It was noticable on a couch I was cleaning with the tool on the fabric, but of course when you lift the tool up, it will spray back at me and get me and anything else wet.

If the tool is dialed down, it will work ok, but I like full cleaning power such as I get from my Hydrokinetic.

I tried plugging all the rear holes with some silicone so it only sprayed out the front, but that didn't hold. I now have just the one center hole that I plugged in the rear, and I will try that on my next job.

At Mikefest, the SS tool seemed to be better at using full pressure and not spraying out on me, but without more use, I can't say for sure that would be the case with my set up.

I do like the light weight and feel of the tool. The trigger handle didn't seem as nice as the SS though, and I soon lost the pin holding the trigger on. Easy fix.

I think I am going to like having it on some jobs. The idea of two directions is interesting. I am wondering if the plate that sprays is the problem with not being able to suck up the water flow in the vacuum chamber as well as the SS. I would like to see the ridge between the spray and vac slot in both directions flattened out, and see if the would make it work better since the vacuum might have more grab on the spray. Would be interesting to try that, but if it didn't work, I guess I could purchase a new one for $20.

I got such a deal from Mike at the Fest for the Rotovac 360I 4 jet that included the Sheardry tool, that I couldn't pass it up. Thanks Mike. I love the new Rotovac 360i Quad! (more on that another time)

Jimmy L · May 3, 2014

I would say to replace that black plastic head with teflon because when the blk plastic head gets a little burr on it probably will snag something.

Mikey P · May 3, 2014

I agree with what Loren said, the spray bar just aint happening. My guys refuse to use it.

I've already filled my complaint with the powers that be.

Desk Jockey · May 3, 2014

Its very close though, especially as easy as the head replacement is. If they get a new head that doesn't spray back at you, she will be much better.

I'm still not much for the cheap valve & trigger but the majority of tools out there use cheapo valves too.

I'd still grab it before a heavy awkward metal tool.

FredC · May 3, 2014

if you bend the trigger inwards it feels better.

Desk Jockey · May 3, 2014

Send it up to the Great Oz, he seems to be able to bend triggers pretty well. :winky:

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