Counter-weight?

keeotee

keeotee

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I am planning on using my new pc (7424) today, but I've been reading through some threads and I read something about a plate, counter-weight and of course then the pad.

I bought the pc from PAC and the Meguiar's backing plate/pad kit.

I've checked the manual that came with it and I've read an article on the pc, but what is the counter-weight, or rather, what does it look like. The article said that the pc comes with the backing plate and the counter-weight, but fo rthe lif eof me I cannot determine what the counter-weight is.
 
When you look at the tool where the threaded shaft that the backing plate screws on is located, you will see a more or less crescent shaped piece of metal. That's the CW.
It is shown, but not indicated, on page 10 of the manual.
It may be a 5" or 6", I don't know what the 7424 comes with.
There is some debate as to how important matching pads to the CW really is. Mine came with a 6" CW and I use Meg's 5" Velcro backing plate and their 6.5" pads. Seems to be OK. It has been used quite a bit and I have had it since October of 2002.

:dunno

Charles
 
Thanks Charles. Yes, I recall seeing what you describe. Much appreciated. According to the article I read this morning, the 7424 comes with a 5" cw. Well, at least now I know what it is and that I have one. Thanks again Charles! :)
 
From what I have read, it seems that the 5" or 6" counterweight question has about as many answers as what wax to use.
If you do decide to change the CW, I have heard that they are available through most Porter Cable repair facilities. The price is only a couple of bucks if I remember correctly.

Charles
 
Thanks Charles. I've got a lot to learn! Appreciate the info. I think I will check into it.

filipzin, thanks for the link. I just checked it out and their opinion is the 5" cw is quite acceptable but do offer the 6". I'm going to use my pc for the first time today on an extremely swirl-marked, black Yukon. I just finished claying. Man this thing is in bad shape.

But I'm not sure if I will know if the 5" cw is good, bad or indifferent really - having no experience with the pc. Well, if it flys out of my hands and land in the back yard, I'll give the 6" a try!! :)

Appreciate the replies guys.
 
Probably the only thing you might notice is a little more vibration.
I wouldn't worry too much ... like Charles said there are many opinions on which weight is best.
 
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