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New model g21 backing plate failure
2nd vehicle with it, speed 3.75.
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Re: New model g21 backing plate failure
Unfortunate, no doubt, but it sounds like they know about the issue. I believe someone posted that's why the wide release has been pushed back.
I'm sure they'll take care of you.
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Re: New model g21 backing plate failure
I don't have experience with other brands. This and the old model worked pretty good for me. The new backing plate is made just different enough that the old style backing plate will not work. To bad, I have 2 of those.
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Re: New model g21 backing plate failure
Originally Posted by
Stlchucky
I don't have experience with other brands. This and the old model worked pretty good for me. The new backing plate is made just different enough that the old style backing plate will not work. To bad, I have 2 of those.
It uses the newer Rupes style plate oblong vs round
I'll check again and see if Makita plate is newer style or old
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Re: New model g21 backing plate failure
Thanks, it would be nice to have a backing plate for this one.
I am thinking about a flex 3401 though.
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Re: New model g21 backing plate failure
Makita PO5000C is the old style, do won't work
Rupes mark 2 and mark 3 plate will work
Also Makita PO over the 3401
3401 over the xce
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Re: New model g21 backing plate failure
Ok, got back from vacation today and my new backing plate was here.
Looks like they added metal where the bolt passes thru the plate and maybe the harder grey plastic is a little thicker.
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Re: New model g21 backing plate failure
I still found the polisher to have a lot of vibration. I wonder if the updated BP fixed this?
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Re: New model g21 backing plate failure
Originally Posted by
WRAPT C5Z06
I still found the polisher to have a lot of vibration. I wonder if the updated BP fixed this?
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Did you use the right spindle to match the weight of your pad? I saw on their YT channel people aren’t following the instructions and using the right one to make the counter weight work with the desired pad and then they notice excessive vibration.
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Re: New model g21 backing plate failure
I never got back to ask you about the makita, why do you prefer it over flex?
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