mikesal57 New member Joined Apr 29, 2013 Messages 375 Reaction score 0 Sep 27, 2013 #1 Hey... Are there any drawbacks in using the 4 in pads... besides taking more time.. I plan on doing 1 or 2 panels at a time , I feel the 4 in is a better handle for me also I don't need to switch pads in mid stream to get to tight spots.. comments? Mike
Hey... Are there any drawbacks in using the 4 in pads... besides taking more time.. I plan on doing 1 or 2 panels at a time , I feel the 4 in is a better handle for me also I don't need to switch pads in mid stream to get to tight spots.. comments? Mike
Pureshine New member Joined Dec 30, 2012 Messages 4,774 Reaction score 0 Sep 27, 2013 #2 Not really just a lot more time really! I would get a 5inch backing plate and save your self a lot of time.
Not really just a lot more time really! I would get a 5inch backing plate and save your self a lot of time.
S Setec Astronomy Well-known member Joined Aug 31, 2010 Messages 17,036 Reaction score 1,323 Sep 27, 2013 #3 A drawback is it's easier to overheat a 4" pad than a larger pad...which can destroy the pad, the backing plate, etc.
A drawback is it's easier to overheat a 4" pad than a larger pad...which can destroy the pad, the backing plate, etc.
allenk4 In time out Joined Mar 12, 2013 Messages 4,845 Reaction score 0 Sep 27, 2013 #4 I have trouble running 4" pads at speed 6 on my FLEX 3401. If you catch an edge or don't maintain proper contact with the surface...they go flying!
I have trouble running 4" pads at speed 6 on my FLEX 3401. If you catch an edge or don't maintain proper contact with the surface...they go flying!
garyg7133 New member Joined Sep 7, 2011 Messages 309 Reaction score 0 Sep 27, 2013 #5 I use 4's for just about everything. I feel I have better overall control with them.
mikesal57 New member Joined Apr 29, 2013 Messages 375 Reaction score 0 Sep 27, 2013 Thread starter #6 allenk4 said: I have trouble running 4" pads at speed 6 on my FLEX 3401. If you catch an edge or don't maintain proper contact with the surface...they go flying! Click to expand... I never use 6..mostly 4 & 5 Setec Astronomy said: A drawback is it's easier to overheat a 4" pad than a larger pad...which can destroy the pad, the backing plate, etc. Click to expand... Understand that , but only doing a panel or 2 and I do frequent checks in feeling if there's heat on the pad garyg7133 said: I use 4's for just about everything. I feel I have better overall control with them. Click to expand... me too
allenk4 said: I have trouble running 4" pads at speed 6 on my FLEX 3401. If you catch an edge or don't maintain proper contact with the surface...they go flying! Click to expand... I never use 6..mostly 4 & 5 Setec Astronomy said: A drawback is it's easier to overheat a 4" pad than a larger pad...which can destroy the pad, the backing plate, etc. Click to expand... Understand that , but only doing a panel or 2 and I do frequent checks in feeling if there's heat on the pad garyg7133 said: I use 4's for just about everything. I feel I have better overall control with them. Click to expand... me too
