Backing Plate Problem

[ezeyhomero]

Hi all! with a friend we've just received the AG order, and I got my Backing plate (2-3/4 inch Hook & Loop Rotary Backing Plate). The problem that I've is that the nut from the backing it's bigger than my rotary buffer (Black & Decker WP1300). Do you know if there is an adapter?or how can I solve it? thanks to all, and sorry for my english

 

[pricha00]

I am going to guess that the B&D is not a professional style buffer. Standard shaft on a rotary is 5/8 and thats the size of the backing plate that you received. Does the manual for the B&D say what size thread you do have? Maybe very difficult to find non-standard size backing plates. Maybe time to get the Makita 9227C. Good luck,

Pat.

 

[pricha00]

Looked up your B&D WP1300...not a rotary..random orbital polisher. It looks much like a rotary but that is probably the reason they want you to use their backing plate and those bonnets and not the aftermarket pads.

Pat.

 

[ezeyhomero]

the B&D it's a rotary buffer and the size of the spindle it's M14, and so for all the brands I can get here as: Dewalt, Makita,Metabo

 

[pricha00]

Well here is a link to the owners manual of the WP1300. According to black and decker it is a random orbital polisher that is to be used with the supplied bonnets only for wax application.

http://www.bdhobby.com.br/manu/WP1300K.pdf

All the sites I find for this tool are in spanish and other foreign languages. Is this item even available in North America. That might be the issue as well, metric threads very popular in Europe. I am not sure if the european versions of Dewalt etc. change their thread type for oversea products. Why don't you order pads made in Europe then, or confirm that they are M14 before ordering.

Pat.

 

[ezeyhomero]

Hi, I'm very glad to say that I found an adapter for my problem and want to share with you because it can be the solution for others, it's from 3M and converts from 5/8"(male) to M14(female) for the rotary buffer outside of eeuu. Good bye and thanks!