Backing plate for Makita 9227

**AndyC_1** · 07-19-2005, 11:19 AM

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 :brit

**benpocock** · 07-19-2005, 11:30 AM

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** · 07-19-2005, 12:11 PM

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 diso````s/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)??

**imported_pugoman** · 07-19-2005, 12:16 PM

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** · 07-19-2005, 12:20 PM

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....

**imported_pugoman** · 07-19-2005, 12:49 PM

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 Ã‚£20 each.

**benpocock** · 07-19-2005, 01:02 PM

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** · 07-20-2005, 01:18 AM

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 Ã‚£20 each.

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

**AndyC_1** · 07-20-2005, 04:07 AM

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.