3 1/2 inc pad rpm

**Bigdawg580** · 04-22-2018, 05:40 PM

I'm a beginner learning what i can with a 6" DA, I see 5" - 6" pads when using compond wax the setting on the machine is set to # 5. Would you turn the machine down any for a 3 1/2" pad.
Using it on a motorcycle if it makes any difference.

**rangerbay** · 04-22-2018, 08:32 PM

I keep mine cranked up. I use a 3" Flex rotary slower, but the da I let rip!

**VISITOR** · 04-22-2018, 10:28 PM

you shouldn't have to go pass speed setting 4 (if you do tread with caution)
when using 3"-4" pads, smaller pads on the DA will generate heat quicker as well..
here's some great advice, got to the 5:55 mark...

**Mike@ShineStruck** · 04-23-2018, 07:05 PM

The smaller the pad, the lower the RPM is on a rotary and a forced D/A(less aggressive)

The smaller the pad on a free spin D/A the faster the OPM(more aggressive)

**rangerbay** · 04-23-2018, 07:10 PM

Originally Posted by Mike@ShineStruck

The smaller the pad, the lower the RPM is on a rotary and a forced D/A(less aggressive)

The smaller the pad on a free spin D/A the faster the OPM(more aggressive)

I agree. I've never had an issue with a 3" or 4" at high speed with a da, especially my little Griots. But speed on a rotary, yikes!