Do smaller pads fit on Flex 3401?

jt07 · 06-11-09, 03:54

I am planning on buying the Flex 3401 VRG but I was wondering if it is possible to attach any pads smaller than 6.5 inches to this polisher, and if so, how?

BigAl3 · 06-11-09, 04:59

if you get the flex adapter, you can use smaller pads...

Edge FLEX XC 3401 Conversion Adapter, Edge Pads adapter for FLEX Orbital Buffer, 3M Edge 2000 Adapter

wfedwar · 06-11-09, 05:19

I've used 5.5" pads, but the backing plate goes right to the edge. You have to be very careful with those. Since it's forced rotation, you don't get a benefit from smaller pads unless you just need them for a small space or something. I prefer 7.5" mushroom pads with the Flex.

Accumulator · 06-12-09, 09:42

When I get around to it, I'm gonna have a pal cut down a Flex backing plate for use with 4" pads. We'll see how it turns out....

Bigpikle · 06-30-09, 05:51

this was the big reason I skipped the Flex, so its interesting to see the Edge BP now fully available. Sadly Edge pads are hard to get in the UK though....

Accumulator · 06-30-09, 09:55

Given the size/configuration of the Flex 3401's housing, I dunno if smaller pads are gonna be all that practical for anything except spot-correction on normal areas; I don't see it being all that good for tight spots.