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Originally Posted by toml Other than the size of the backing plate when using 6.5" pads, have you guys noticed any disadvantages to using the hard backing plate? I checked the owner's manual for the Makita BO6040 and the Bosch 1250DEVS online, and it looks like they both have optional soft backing plates. The Flex only comes with the one. |
Take a look at posts 88-94 of this thread...we talk about exactly what you're asking about. Zoran makes a good point...flexable backing plates are far from being 100% safe.