1 inch polisher pads/backing plates

Calendyr

Calendyr

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Hey guys. I don't know if you watched the latest video Larry Kosilla put out this week but he really sold me on the 1 inch polisher.

Now, my issue is that I don't have access to compressed air so I was wondering if there was an electric equivalent of that tool.

Maybe put a 1 inch backing plate with 1 inch pads on a small machine like the Griot's garare 3 inch? Would that be possible?

Any suggestions would be welcome.

Here is a link to the video if you haven't watched it yet:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sk-WPNOJWPs&list=UUYsa8SOy3TkoxI5D17s1u-w
 
Closest i can get you is the harbor freight 2" orbital sander. Backing plate is likely the same thread as griots da.
 
Did a Google search and have not found anything yet. Hopefully someone else will have an answer.
 
How about Windex's Sonic scrubbers? lol

He is using a TA50. At the moment I haven't seen an electrical equivalent.
 
JSou said:
He is using a TA50.
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-Exchange the TA50's ~2" BP, for an LHR75 3" BP (that's designed for 3, 3.5, and 4" pads.)

(In the video: Sure doesn't look like 1" BP/pads.)

Bob
 
The machines in the video are the Rupes LD30 (30MM) and the Rupes TA50 with the 2" backing plate. :dblthumb2: I've been looking at these a lot lately.......
 
You won't find an electric that's the size of the air powered ones, just look at the size difference between the LHR75 and LHR75e.

The TA50 is great for pillars and tight areas. If it's in your budget and you have air, I highly suggest checking it out. Kevin Brown carries them and has been custom making 2" pads for them for well over a year now.
 
For me it's not so much a problem with budget as one having to carry around a compressor and air hoses. I am mobile and that is some serious bulk to add to what is already a ton of stuff I have to carry around.
 
dfoxengr said:
Closest i can get you is the harbor freight 2" orbital sander. Backing plate is likely the same thread as griots da.
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Nope. I bought the HF and the little 2" Backing Plate is Metric. 6mm x 1.00 stud

Ordered a few of KB's 2" foam pads and hope to test it out next week when they
arrive. Need to get a couple of air hose fittings and a thumb wheel regulator also as I'm out of stash.
I found where to get a replacement backing plate should the need arise, and ordered a 3" inch plate with the metric stud in hopes of using it with some of my existing pads or I will hit up Kevin again. :xyxthumbs:
PM me
 
Makes sense. I wonder about cutting down 3" plates on a lathe and pads with a razor...
 
Calendyr said:
For me it's not so much a problem with budget as one having to carry around a compressor and air hoses. I am mobile and that is some serious bulk to add to what is already a ton of stuff I have to carry around.
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I don't think a portable compressor is up to the task of powering the Rupes TA50

Air requirements:
Pressure:
bar 6 / 88 PSI approximate

Consumption:
330 liters / 87GPM / 11.7 CFM
 
RaskyR1 said:
The TA50 is great for pillars and tight areas.
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Looks like it will not only be good for tight areas but for something I teach called edging....

Autogeek carries this now tool....


Rupes TA50 Mini Sander - First look...



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On Autogeek.net

Rupes TA50 Mini Random Orbital Sander



Sanding Discs

Trizact 6 inch #5000 Grit Foam Discs

Trizact 6 inch #3000 Grit Foam Discs

Meguiars Unigrit Foam 3000 6 Inch Finishing Discs

Meguiars Unigrit Foam 1500 6 inch Finishing Discs


:props:
 
Using that backing plate on a drill would probably be the best solution for me until I can get an air compressor.
 
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