Backing plate for Makita 9227

AndyC_1 · 07-19-05, 09:19

Just taken the plunge and ordered my Makita!

I know from talking to BenP that he's getting a different backing plate but what have other UK people done? I'm assuming that any US plates will be 5/8" thread as opposed to M14 (which I assume the Makita thread is).

Thanks gents

BenP · 07-19-05, 09:30

Andy,

I'm also going to try out The Edge 2000 buffing system, but their "UK distributor" had no idea what I was talking about!

Ben

AndyC_1 · 07-19-05, 10:11

Ben,

Atomiza sell pads and they've got some good deals on right now. I'm passing having just ordereda load from here taking advantage of the various disocunts/offers going on!

I'm going to try to get my hands on a Megs backing plate though - is this similar to the PC ones (i.e. flexible)??

pugoman · 07-19-05, 10:16

Andy, I've got two different Megs backing plates for my Makita... a 5" and 6". The products codes are SM-125 and SM-150. I've also got a couple of cheapies from www.toolstation.com.

If you want to take a look at my Megs backing plates, you're more than welcome - just have to arrange a time and a place.

If anyone ends up getting an Edge2000 14mm adaptor, could they get me one aswell and we can split the shipping costs etc.

AndyC_1 · 07-19-05, 10:20

That the one(s) listed as "velcro backing pads" Craig? If so I'll probably go for that initially as it APPEARS to be similar to the Meguiars - what are your thoughts/results?

The plate I have for my Clarke (now on ebay!) is solid, which might explain the carnage when I initially used it....

pugoman · 07-19-05, 10:49

When I went to my local toolstation I was going to get the one that you mentioned ("velcro backing pads") but the velcro had fallen off in the plastic bag! So I decided against that one. The one I got from toolstation was the '117mm sponge backing pad' and I also got a solid one like yours from machinemart.

I used the solid one at the weekend and never had any problems with it. The Megs ones are pretty expensive, over £20 each.

BenP · 07-19-05, 11:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by pugoman

If anyone ends up getting an Edge2000 14mm adaptor, could they get me one aswell and we can split the shipping costs etc.

I'll set up a group buy in the UK forum.

Ben

AndyC_1 · 07-19-05, 11:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by pugoman

When I went to my local toolstation I was going to get the one that you mentioned ("velcro backing pads") but the velcro had fallen off in the plastic bag! So I decided against that one. The one I got from toolstation was the '117mm sponge backing pad' and I also got a solid one like yours from machinemart.

I used the solid one at the weekend and never had any problems with it. The Megs ones are pretty expensive, over £20 each.

Arse - I ordered the 2 different sized velcro ones. Will see if TS will change my order.

AndyC_1 · 07-20-05, 02:07

Actually, the sponge backing pad is what I bought with my Clarke and I found it too rigid compared to the PC ones I have - I'll go with this and see what happens.