Festool RO 150/Makita BO6040 backing plates?

wildboar · 03-13-06, 10:04

With the Festool RO 150 or Makita BO6040 "dual mode" machines are you pretty much stuck with what the manufacturer makes for backing plates?

I know about the Edge 2000 adapter conversion to make it fit, but is there any other option?

the other pc · 03-13-06, 10:54

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Originally Posted by wildboar

With the Festool RO 150 or Makita BO6040 "dual mode" machines are you pretty much stuck with what the manufacturer makes for backing plates?...

As far as I know, yes.

The PC is unusual in that it uses the backing plate mounting interface that's standard for pneumatic sanders.

PC.

MichaelM · 03-13-06, 11:02

I was told by a Properautocar.com rep that the Makita will handle the 7.5" LC pads fine. The backing plate that comes with it is 6". I just ordered it so no first hand feedback yet.

wannafbody · 03-13-06, 12:50

The edge system would be a great choice. Their pads are great.

wildboar · 03-13-06, 03:21

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Originally Posted by wannafbody

The edge system would be a great choice. Their pads are great.

Yeah I wish there was a readily available adapter for the Festool and Makita because either of those machines could handle the larger Edge pads as well.

littlejohn · 03-14-06, 08:32

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Originally Posted by wildboar

With the Festool RO 150 or Makita BO6040 "dual mode" machines are you pretty much stuck with what the manufacturer makes for backing plates?

I know about the Edge 2000 adapter conversion to make it fit, but is there any other option?

Don't waste your time... just go make the adapter and use the Edge 2Kpads..
you'll be much better off in the long run

MichaelM · 03-18-06, 04:06

The backing plate provided with the Makita fits perfectly on the 7.5" LC pads.

wannafbody · 03-18-06, 05:19

Edge has regular velcro backed pads as well

MichaelM · 03-18-06, 06:01

What is the advantage of an Edge pad over an LC pad? I've never used an Edge pad.