Backing plate question

[jaybs02]

I just got the Chicago Electric rotary from Harbor freight, and it comes with a 7" backing plate.

Has anyone used it, it seems that I would have to get 8 1/2" pads to use with it.

Due to the fact that I am a complete novice rotary user, is the 8 1/2" to much for me.



All thoughts and opions are appreciated



TIA

"J"

 

[Eliot Ness]

You should replace that backing plate with a better one. Autogeek has several backing plates for both rotary and PC's. If you get a 5" rotary BP you can use smaller pads (~6.5"), or with a 6" BP you can use 7.5" pads.



IMO, it is usually easier to learn the rotary if you start with smaller pads.



http://www.autogeek.net/backingplates.html

 

[jaybs02]

Thanks John,

I appreciate your thoughts on this.



it's amazing with over 60 views that you were the only one with an opinion :nixweiss



"J"

 

[togwt]

Thanks John,

I appreciate your thoughts on this.



it's amazing with over 60 views that you were the only one with an opinion :nixweiss



"J"

But one correct answer is worth more than mere opinion

there are far more people who learn than teach, hence the 60 views



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JonM

 

[jaybs02]

I can't agrue with wisdom,

I would rather have 1 correct answer than 100 opinions.



Thank you

"J"