Machine polisher problem
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Waco TX
Machine polisher problem
Pretty obvious. The sander pad I removed is a male part and the new polisher back plate is female with much larger threads.
Tell my I am not screwed. SURELY there is a convertor. I was under the impression most of these tools had a universal attachment.
Former Vendor
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: South Florida
Are you using a dual action buffer ??? Looks like the flexible backing plate is actually for a rotary. Here is an option:
http://www.autogeek.net/daadapter58x11.html
http://www.autogeek.net/daadapter58x11.html
Former Vendor
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: South Florida
you are indeed correct, the posts are different between rotaries (circular) and random orbitals. Two choices really , one is to exchange backing plate to correct model or second is to use the adapter that I forwarded in earlier post. (tighten well)
Former Vendor
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Stuart Fl
Good way to look at the backing plates is the Rotary is a female and the DA is a male!
If you are using a Porter Cable you will need the male DA backing plate like this one.
Here is Rotary (female) backing plates
If you are using a Porter Cable you will need the male DA backing plate like this one.
Here is Rotary (female) backing plates
