MTLian
New member
Hello,
I'm currently looking to buy some optimum MF cutting pads for my 3 1/2" and 5" backing plates I use with my PC 7424xp. For the 5" backing plate I'll get the 5.25" pad but for my 3 1/2" backing plate, I'm hesitating between the 3.25" and 4.25" pads.
3.25" would be the closest fit since the backing plate would be larger by 1/8" over the edges. However, I might be concerned with damage if I accidentally strike the paint with an overhanging part of the backing plate. 4.25" is nearly a whole inch more than my backing plate so there would be considerable pad overlapping (about 1/2 inch) around the edge. It might be safer but will I be able to properly focus the pressure for quick and effective correction?
I'm currently looking to buy some optimum MF cutting pads for my 3 1/2" and 5" backing plates I use with my PC 7424xp. For the 5" backing plate I'll get the 5.25" pad but for my 3 1/2" backing plate, I'm hesitating between the 3.25" and 4.25" pads.
3.25" would be the closest fit since the backing plate would be larger by 1/8" over the edges. However, I might be concerned with damage if I accidentally strike the paint with an overhanging part of the backing plate. 4.25" is nearly a whole inch more than my backing plate so there would be considerable pad overlapping (about 1/2 inch) around the edge. It might be safer but will I be able to properly focus the pressure for quick and effective correction?