about to buy porter cable

[snoboarder8232]

Hmm.. i just bought a brand new 7424xp ,,, i like the looks of the GG .. Hmmm...



will the backing plate that works on a PC work on the GG?





EDIT: I noticed both operate at the same OPM's so what difference would the bigger AMPS make?



I do like the ERGOnomics of the GG, looks like it would be easier to use.



Also the backing plate that is included, what pads does it accept? the 5.5? or 6.5?

They use the same backing plate. The Griot's has more power, so it won't bog down as easily as the PCXP. The Griot's feels very good in the hand. The included backing plate is just under 6", but it's recommended that you use 6" or 6.5" pads with the standard backing plate. For 5.5" pads you should buy a 5" backing plate.



I'm not sure how exactly 5.5" pads fit on the included backing plate, but if the pad is smaller than the backing plate, the face of the backing plate will be exposed to your paint... which isn't good.

 

[a_guerrajr]

They use the same backing plate. The Griot's has more power, so it won't bog down as easily as the PCXP. The Griot's feels very good in the hand. The included backing plate is just under 6", but it's recommended that you use 6" or 6.5" pads with the standard backing plate. For 5.5" pads you should buy a 5" backing plate.



I'm not sure how exactly 5.5" pads fit on the included backing plate, but if the pad is smaller than the backing plate, the face of the backing plate will be exposed to your paint... which isn't good.

well i have a backing plate for 5.5" pads, which i am currently using, i just didn't know if the included one with GG's package was for 5.5 or higher, but thanks for clearing that up. I guess i'll just sell the one from GG's, since i use 5.5" pads only.



i ordered, i was able to get it for 129.99 w/ free shipping.