New Guy question, Really need some help
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Re: Re: Porter Cable pads
Whoa! Now I'm really confused. So since the pads are 6.5" I shouldn't use the 6" backing pad? If I put the 5" backing plate on I'll have to buy a 5" counterweight too. Maybe I just by the 7424 after all. Wouldn't you know it was on sale up to the 18th of April.
Is anyone out there using a 7336? Opinions?
CharlesW said:
While I am certainly no expert on the PC, I would definitely buy a 5" velcro backing plate. Either the 4 Star one or the Meguiar's one. Based on my experience with Meguiar's pads, (Good), and a 5" backing plate, it would seem the 6" plate would be too close to the edge of the pads and might do some damage to some part of your vehicle.
Whoa! Now I'm really confused. So since the pads are 6.5" I shouldn't use the 6" backing pad? If I put the 5" backing plate on I'll have to buy a 5" counterweight too. Maybe I just by the 7424 after all. Wouldn't you know it was on sale up to the 18th of April.
Is anyone out there using a 7336? Opinions?
http://www.toolfetch.com/tools/process.html has the 7424 for $117.00 just found it the other day.
jgv
I'm here!
Smoker said:
I've just tested the PC and it's so soft! takes a life to break in anything! (comparing to the rotary) So easy to use, but at speeds above 4 it started rotating, isn't that normal? Something to avoid? It's just that with the rotary, when the product start to break, I usually reduce the pressure and let it spin faster, isn't this the case with the DA?
7336
Unfortunately, I'm in Canada, so Lowes and online shopping from the US isn't an option. Anyone know where I can order one from in Canada?
Does Home Depot carry them? The 7224 doesn't seem to exist in Canada.
Any Canadian detailers out there? Where can we get all the great products mentioned on the board in Canada?
CharlesW said:
Unfortunately, I'm in Canada, so Lowes and online shopping from the US isn't an option. Anyone know where I can order one from in Canada?
Does Home Depot carry them? The 7224 doesn't seem to exist in Canada.
Any Canadian detailers out there? Where can we get all the great products mentioned on the board in Canada?
Re: 7336
Go to www.portercable.com and check out their dealer locator. It does have a section for Canada dealers.
Home Depot doesn't carry them in the U.S.biff said:
Go to www.portercable.com and check out their dealer locator. It does have a section for Canada dealers.
John Sharp
Jayhawk fan.
As far as rotary buffers go I own a DeWalt DW849. It is the best DeWalt model since it has a variable speed dial that adjusts from 1000 up to 3000 rpm's, and the trigger is variable so that I can slowly start spinning the thing instead of a trigger that just turns it on at full set speed.
Its also got a module in it to maintain full speed even under a full load.
I have used the nicest Makita and I like it too. I liked the handle design. It wrapped around the whole top of the machine allowing a user to get a quick hold on it anywhere, unlike mine and others that have a post typw handle that is movable to one side ot the other. The Makita seems lighter and a little smaller but I am not sure.
I know the Milwaukee is a popular machine and whats nice about it is the detachable cord system. I have many Milwaukee tools and the cord system is awesome. The Milwaukee is a heavy machine but I think that kinda is a preference for the user.
John
Its also got a module in it to maintain full speed even under a full load.
I have used the nicest Makita and I like it too. I liked the handle design. It wrapped around the whole top of the machine allowing a user to get a quick hold on it anywhere, unlike mine and others that have a post typw handle that is movable to one side ot the other. The Makita seems lighter and a little smaller but I am not sure.
I know the Milwaukee is a popular machine and whats nice about it is the detachable cord system. I have many Milwaukee tools and the cord system is awesome. The Milwaukee is a heavy machine but I think that kinda is a preference for the user.
John
NattyBumppo
Strange name, ain't it?
Re: Re: Porter Cable pads
CharlesW....I would agree with that completely! That is the nice thing about the Lake Country pads (hopefully Dwayne will be getting them in soon). On the Lake Country VC pads, the backing plate sits recessed into the back of the pad a bit and is surrounded by the foam pad all around. Very nice! With those pads you can push the pad up into crevices (like around mirrors) without worrying about the backing plate hitting anything. Plus, since they are an inch larger than the Megs they help you get done a tad faster.
Still, the Meg's pads have served me very very well. They are inexpensive and seem to be indistructable.
Natty
CharlesW said:
While I am certainly no expert on the PC, I would definitely buy a 5" velcro backing plate. Either the 4 Star one or the Meguiar's one. Based on my experience with Meguiar's pads, (Good), and a 5" backing plate, it would seem the 6" plate would be too close to the edge of the pads and might do some damage to some part of your vehicle.
CharlesW....I would agree with that completely! That is the nice thing about the Lake Country pads (hopefully Dwayne will be getting them in soon). On the Lake Country VC pads, the backing plate sits recessed into the back of the pad a bit and is surrounded by the foam pad all around. Very nice! With those pads you can push the pad up into crevices (like around mirrors) without worrying about the backing plate hitting anything. Plus, since they are an inch larger than the Megs they help you get done a tad faster.
Still, the Meg's pads have served me very very well. They are inexpensive and seem to be indistructable.
Natty