notice that 3m is now selling edge pads

[imported_mystic04]

I just got a notice by email that 3m is now selling the edge pads and adaptors. so went to 3m and all i see are the 8 inch pads for sale no 6.5 at all ??? . Makes you wonder what 3m may be doing cause most of us all use the 6.5 inch pads

link to the old edge place that is under the new owners

getiapstuff.com (http://www.getiapstuff.com/)

[Setec Astronomy]

And I guess the Flex adapter is gone, too. Thanks for that link, funny how 3M didn`t want those products, but not surprising.

[imported_mystic04]

no flex was listed at all on the 3m site. nor at the link i posted up. I just sent a e-mail to 3m asking if they were going to sell smaller pads and also the same message to the link. Guess i will have to get what edge pads i can from other dealers till they are gone.

[Setec Astronomy]

I wouldn`t be so sure that the smaller Edge sizes aren`t still being made, just because they don`t show them on the 3M e-commerce site. I`m quite sure that`s not the main distribution channel for 3M products. I am pretty sure that the Flex adapter won`t be sold anymore, just too hinky for a big company like 3M to sell something that they would have to buy from Flex and modify. I suggested in another thread that we try to do a group build on it.

[The Edge]

3M is and will be selling the Flex adapter, they have just not gotton around to publishing it on their retail site. I am sure that will be comming in a few weeks as there is still an inventory of those finsihed adapter plates in stock now.

[Setec Astronomy]

Thanks for posting that, er...Edgy? I had been checking every day, but I gave up. Do you think there will be continued availability after the exisiting inventory is depleted? We appreciate your input!

[imported_mystic04]

Hey Edge can people still come to the shop to buy stuff at all or is that not a option any longer being i live 15 minutes from the shop.

[imported_mystic04]

I wouldn`t be so sure that the smaller Edge sizes aren`t still being made, just because they don`t show them on the 3M e-commerce site. I`m quite sure that`s not the main distribution channel for 3M products. I am pretty sure that the Flex adapter won`t be sold anymore, just too hinky for a big company like 3M to sell something that they would have to buy from Flex and modify. I suggested in another thread that we try to do a group build on it.



I know a guy who owns a machine shop i think he could make then . i have one i can give him to look at just need it back for my flex.

[Setec Astronomy]

I know a guy who owns a machine shop i think he could make then . i have one i can give him to look at just need it back for my flex.



Well, we would need the proper Edge adapter, which IIRC there was some problem with the threads. Plus, this is all moot if there will be continued availability from 3M.

[The Edge]

Just an update on this



Shop 3M: Edge E2K Flex Conversion Kit, EF08 (http://www.shop3m.com/60455046619.html)

[Setec Astronomy]

Just an update on this



Shop 3M: Edge E2K Flex Conversion Kit, EF08 (http://www.shop3m.com/60455046619.html)



Ordered! Shipping was only $2.50. Thanks Edge! :up

[imported_agentf1]

Ordered! Shipping was only $2.50. Thanks Edge! :up



Link didn`t work for me. :bawling:

[Barry Theal]

i actually was talking to an ardex rep about this. he said 3m bought edge!!!!

[a.k.a. Patrick]

I just got a notice by email that 3m is now selling the edge pads and adaptors. so went to 3m and all i see are the 8 inch pads for sale no 6.5 at all ??? . Makes you wonder what 3m may be doing cause most of us all use the 6.5 inch pads

link to the old edge place that is under the new owners

getiapstuff.com (http://getiapstuff.com)

Ive never used an edge, and truthfully I couldnt tell you the last time I used a 6.5"!

[GLuXuRy]

so that kit is for the 3401 ?



and this kit allows you to use what size pads ?