Makita 9227 backing plate

CarKrazy · 04-24-08, 03:27

Hello everyone,

I purchased a Makita 9227 after my DA decided to take a long break.

I'm pretty uncomfortable using 8" pads with the default 7" backing plate and thus am thinking of using 5" and 6.5" pads instead.

Can I use a the 4" backing plate for the 6.5" pad? Is it safe?

Thanks.

deathlok · 04-24-08, 05:05

no it is to small. (it would safe but not efficient at all). You need at least a 5" bp

Gopher · 05-08-08, 01:02

can you use the 6.5 plate without damaging the 6.5 pads?

shine · 05-08-08, 05:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gopher

can you use the 6.5 plate without damaging the 6.5 pads?

Maybe, but it would be risky. The backing plate could come in contact with the paint fairly easily.

Carbon Blue · 05-09-08, 06:52

I reccomend that you use a 4 3/4inch backing plate from LC mated to a 6.5inch LC foam pad or anything of similar size. It gives lots of room for error and still maintains control of the pad quite well.

DSVWGLI · 05-09-08, 11:04

For 6" pads I use a 5" Megs BP, I use to use a 4 3/4" but found it too small. For 6.5" pads I use a 6" LC BP, it gives the perfect amount of plate behind the pads for control and effectiveness with a safe distance from the edge of the pad. A 4 3/4" BP for 6.5" pads is far too small, LC recommends a 6" BP for their 6.5" pads.