Backplates

EdLancer · 09-04-04, 12:51

Ok, where can I get backplates, I need a 3-1/2, 5" and 6" backplates where is a good place that doesn't cost much.

Accumulator · 09-04-04, 10:31

I got mine from CMA

Intercooled · 09-04-04, 11:10

Here or CMA.

EdLancer · 09-04-04, 03:02

Only 2 responses, I thought with everyone having a PC this would be an easy question, but I guess everyone spend most of their time looking at foam pads instead. I was looking at Flexipads site www.flexipads.com and wonder if their are in any the US or Canada. I think the weakest link on my PC is now lack of different sizes of backplates, I know they sell some here and other online sites, but they very limited in size and selection and their prices truly suck.

EdLancer · 09-04-04, 07:03

Just found another local supplier Sandmate http://www.sandmate.com for all things backplate right here in my backyard. So all Canadian detailers can give them a try, their prices don't seem that cheap since they are in US funds

I will give them a call on Tuesday since Monday is Labour Day ...shucks

JohnnyDaJackal · 09-04-04, 07:09

CMA has in their closeout specials a 6" BP for $9.95...prob the cheapest you'll ever find it, unless you get a pad/bp kit.

EdLancer · 09-04-04, 07:16

Does anyone know if the backplate(18001) that comes with the 7336 will hook onto LC pads ?

JohnnyDaJackal · 09-04-04, 09:42

If it's hook & loop(velcro) then ya it'll work.

Cam · 09-05-04, 03:57

The backplate that came with my 7336 (from carcaresmart.com) was not hook & loop. I had to order a LC pad & plate kit from them.

EdLancer · 09-05-04, 06:12

The backplate that came with my 7336 (from carcaresmart.com) was not hook & loop. I had to order a LC pad & plate kit from them.

Dang, they should know better as per PC site the 7336 should come with the hook/loop backplate(18001). You can use a 6" hook conversion on the standard sanding plate, costs like under $3.00cdn.

Cam · 09-05-04, 07:17

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Originally posted by EdLancer
Dang, they should know better as per PC site the 7336 should come with the hook/loop backplate(18001)

As per my own and others' experience, the 7336 comes with the standard adhesive backing plate, not the hook & loop. From 4DSC's excellent PC thread:

Model 7336 sander includes 6 inch counterweight, 6 inch sanding pad 16000

EdLancer · 09-05-04, 08:11

Model 7336 sander includes 6 inch counterweight, 6 inch sanding pad 16000

I think you are right, even though the PC catalog states that the 7336 comes with the 18001 hook/loop backplate all other sources say it is the PSA(16001) backplate. I guess I will have to get a 6" conversion kit if I'am to use the plate that comes with my 7336. I just want to get everything I needed before my PC gets here next week.

Check out this Canadian source, they seem to have every for backplates and conversion kits, I will contact them on Tuesday since they are like 10 minutes away from my place.

http://www.sandmate.com /