(MUST SEE) Edge adapter for Makita BO6040

[imported_agentf1]

If you are thinking about buying one of these new forced rotation ROB machines you must check this out first.



My only big complaint with these new machines like the Flex and Makita BO6040 is they only used 6 or 6.5"pads. NOT ANY MORE, atleast not the Makita BO6040 machine. I was considering switching to a Flex mostly due to trigger loaction until I installed Edges new adapter. This thing is awesome. Now I can use 4" pads.







6.5" pads





8" pads





Wool pads





And it accepts a handle which I really prefer since I am used to using a Rotary.





I don`t know if it is my imagination or not but I swear the machine has less vibration and is so much easier to control with the edge pads on it.



So if you are thinking about picking up a new machine I highly recommend you take this into consideration. I have always had a Makita Rotary that has never given me an ounce of trouble (knock wood) so I figured the new Makita forced rotation ROB would be a good machine and I loved how it saved me cleanup time by not having to use the rotary for paint correction and much less slinging but now I am truly in love with this machine. Feel free to ask any question. Oh, and I am in no way affiliated with Makita or Edge, just a satisfied customer.

[wifehatescar]

Be sure to do a long term report back on how the adapter holds together under the added power of the Makita.

[wannafbody]

How does the wool pad work on the Makita?

[imported_agentf1]

Be sure to do a long term report back on how the adapter holds together under the added power of the Makita.

Will do. I suspect the backing plate would go before the adapter. I will definitely give periodic updates as I continue to use it.

[imported_agentf1]

How does the wool pad work on the Makita?

Excellent, I was using the foamed wool prior to putting on the adapter and both work very nice and have excellent cutting ability.

[imported_agentf1]

I figured I would show you guys how easy it is to put this adapter on or take off. Only takes a minute.



Remove Allen Screw.







Remove backing plate and it will look like this.





Put on first part of adapter. It is just held on by a new allen screw which is the same size as the allen on the original adapter.





With allen screw in.





Screw on Adapter (reverse thread)





Adapter on.





Now just snap on any size pad you want and buff away. :getdown





I did my BMW trunk deck and actually was able to remove some water spots that were in it with just my BO6040 the other day. I love this machine.

[Scottwax]

The Edge system works very well on my Cyclo.

[imported_Detailing Technology]

Is the torque that of the Makita rotary?

[BigAl3]

anyway of posting a lil` video of it in action?

[imported_agentf1]

Is the torque that of the Makita rotary?

Close. It doesn`t spin as fast as a rotary but it is faster than a Flex, up to 670 rpm.

[Junebug]

True, it spins a little faster but it doesn`t have near the power the Flex has - orbits/throw. I`ve never tried either, but looking at the two, I`d buy the Flex just on ergonomics. I do have, love and use my 9227 quite a bit.

[jesselyons2002]

I don`t know why you would need to buy a flex if you know how to use a rotary.

[imported_Detailing Technology]

I don`t know why you would need to buy a flex if you know how to use a rotary.

Good point.

[AP2TUDE]

I don`t know why you would need to buy a flex if you know how to use a rotary.

I still totally agree with this. I was excited about the Flex when it first came out, but the more that I learn about its limitations with smaller pads and overall pad selection, the more that I realize I have no reason to replace my PC.



The rotary is used for 90% of all my work, and the PC suits everything else just fine. I can`t understand a reason to change to a more powerful machine simply for the small areas and instances where the PC is needed.

[Junebug]

Hey, I agree. I was just stating that IF I were looking at the Makita B06040 vs the Flex - I would pick the Flex.