Trend: Backing Plate Extensions for Surgical Precision Buffing

[SonOfOC]

I love the extensions on small pads for the precision, but as usual, caution to newer users as it slightly increases the chances of the rotary wanting to walk on you.

[smokinfastlegend]

Great article, but read this line:

1. Places the buffing pad further away from the body of the buffer so you can more easily the buffing pad as you're buffing. This is important because it helps you to avoid making mistakes when using a powerful tool like the rotary buffer.

It makes me think of the saying: I accidentally the whole thing.

As far as using on the da, I think it becomes sketchy to use because the counterweight is now exposed, and seeing how some people hold their buffers, pinkie fingers would become in short supply.

[ShaunD]

The one thing I found with adding an extension(from the 2 3/4" BP with DA/RB adapter threads) is that it can come loose while working and spin off. I always double check the tightness while working with any adapters on my machines so I don't have another incident with striking/damaging the vehicle. A few reasons this occurred to me were: the threads hadn't been torqued enough to set into the BP, when using smaller pads with a DA it allows the pad to spin faster than a normal pad designed for the DA especially up in the 5-6 settings, and I might have gotten complacent with my PC7424 and not stuck to my anal retentiveness that usually keeps me from making those kind of mistakes.
I have the double sided extension from the OPT Hyper Polish kit I recently purchased. Have been waiting to use it will smaller pads for precision polishing/buffing.
Like Mike says(especially when changing from your norm), "Always pay attention to the task at hand."

[Mike Phillips]

Great article, but read this line:


It makes me think of the saying: I accidentally the whole thing.

I left out the word "see"

Considering the volume of words I type on some days I hope everyone will cut me some slack.

Also, if you ever find a simple mistake like that sending me a PM about it is always greatly appreciated versus posting it in the thread.

[smokinfastlegend]

Sorry mike, was trying to make a funny using an internet meme. My apologies.

[BillE]

WOW, that was fast.

I'll take a run to my local hardware store and take a look see and will 'report back to headquarters' later.

Thanx...

Bill

Checked them out at my local hardware store...to me they look the same.

BUT...you are stuck with two female(s)...you're on you own for making a male end.

Bill

If this post is a 'no-no'...please delete...I will understand.

[beamerstrumpet]

Fill one end with some two part liquid metal and put in the all thread.