Question for PC users that switched to Rotary? - Page 8

shine · 05-03-08, 12:26

Does anyone know the difference between the W66 and W65 backing plates? 6" vs. 5.75"? AG only carries the W65.

SuperBee364 · 05-03-08, 01:05

Shine, check out the pic that Pat posted on the previous page. The w66 is really well padded.

shine · 05-03-08, 01:41

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Originally Posted by SuperBee364

Shine, check out the pic that Pat posted on the previous page. The w66 is really well padded.

That does look nice. Here is the best pic I could quickly find for the 65:

It looks like the 66 has a bit more padding.

Right now I'm torn between trying out the Edge 6" foam (likely wave) or the 6.5" CCS foam to compliment the Edge 6" wool, if I go the rotary/edge 3k route...

Rob Tomlin · 05-05-08, 05:29

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Originally Posted by shine

Does anyone know the difference between the W66 and W65 backing plates? 6" vs. 5.75"? AG only carries the W65.

My understanding is that the W66 is 6" and the 65 is 4.75 inches.

I went ahead and placed an order today (from Pak Shak). I did not order the Edge system. I figured for now, I will just go with the purple foamed wool, and use the 6.5" inch foam CCS pads that I already have to get the feel for the rotary.

If I feel comfortable with the rotary and foam, I will consider the Edge system down the line. This saves me money in the short run since I only needed to buy one backing plate, and only the foamed wool pads (I got two) since I already have the 6.5 CCS pads.

Rob Tomlin · 05-07-08, 06:05

I received my Makita today.

First dumb question: how do I get the stock backing plate off?

Hey, it didn't come with directions (ebay)!

Eliot Ness · 05-07-08, 06:19

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Originally Posted by Rob Tomlin

..........Hey, it didn't come with directions (ebay)!

Hey Rob, here are a couple of links for you (PDF instruction manual and a parts list):

http://www.makita.com/assets_product...uals/9227C.pdf

http://www.makita.com/assets_product...s/PB_9227C.pdf

Rob Tomlin · 05-07-08, 06:42

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Originally Posted by Eliot Ness

Hey Rob, here are a couple of links for you (PDF instruction manual and a parts list):

http://www.makita.com/assets_product...uals/9227C.pdf

http://www.makita.com/assets_product...s/PB_9227C.pdf

Awesome, thanks Eliot!

Rob Tomlin · 05-08-08, 07:13

Ok, if I understand correctly (no guarantee) I am supposed to lock the spindle by holding the button, and then I just need to "unscrew" the backing plate by turning it to get it off, right?

If so, I am having no luck at all in getting the stock BP off.

SuperBee364 · 05-08-08, 08:05

That's how you do it, Rob. "Lefty Loosey, Righty Tighty"

Rob Tomlin · 05-08-08, 08:09

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Originally Posted by SuperBee364

That's how you do it, Rob. "Lefty Loosey, Righty Tighty"

Thanks Supe, I at least needed confirmation that I was doing it right. I just put some WD 40 on it to see if that will help loosen it.

SuperBee364 · 05-08-08, 09:44

Rob, did you get the backing plate off yet? I've had a tough time getting my E2K adapter off every once in a while. Chanel Locks do the trick everytime.

Mindflux · 05-08-08, 09:57

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Originally Posted by SuperBee364

Rob, did you get the backing plate off yet? I've had a tough time getting my E2K adapter off every once in a while. Chanel Locks do the trick everytime.

Really? The Edge adapters are only supposed to go on hand tight? The rotation direction doesn't seem like it would lend to tightening up.