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Old 07-01-09, 06:45   #1 (permalink)
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5 inch pads on a 3.5 backing plate?
Will it work or will the BP be too small?
 
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Old 07-01-09, 07:00   #2 (permalink)
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Re: 5 inch pads on a 3.5 backing plate?
On a rotary, you'll be fine. Not too sure with a PC?
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Re: 5 inch pads on a 3.5 backing plate?
using a PC
 
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Re: 5 inch pads on a 3.5 backing plate?
I do it with my Pc all of the time. You'll be fine.
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Re: 5 inch pads on a 3.5 backing plate?
your fine -
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