Could a FLEX XFE 7-12 80 Owner please check the backing pad dimensions please?

[Submariner]

I would like to use the Flex XFE 7-12 80’s Standard part [FONT=&quot]# 454.141[/FONT] 75mm Velcro Backing pad, on my Makita PO6000C.
It appears they both use same type of drive stub, and are secured by a single hex head bolt.
The bolt on the Makita is an M8 or 8mm thread diameter.

Of course it means The Flex backing pad needs to have an 8 mm hole to take the securing bolt, and to know if the drive lug with the flats either side is the same size!
Shaft is 16.82mm across the flats x 18.88mm on the curved part
Backing Pad is 16.86mm across the flats x 18.96mm on the curved part. The recess is 4.26mm deep.


note if I was very Lucky, I might find someone who owns a Makita PO5000C and the Flex 75mm XFE 7-12 80

I would be grateful , If any Flex 7-12 80 owners could let me know.

thanks
Peter

 

[Black Lab]

A quick measure with cheap calipers says my XFE 7-12 has:
M6-1.0x20 allen flange screw (4mm key size)
Shaft: 16.90mm across the flats, 19.10mm on the rounds
Plate: 16.99mm across the flats, 19.34ish mm on the rounds. Recess: 3.80mm

Just some quick measurements, maybe someone else can chime in with more precise ones.

 

[Submariner]

A quick measure with cheap calipers says my XFE 7-12 has:
M6-1.0x20 allen flange screw (4mm key size)
Shaft: 16.90mm across the flats, 19.10mm on the rounds
Plate: 16.99mm across the flats, 19.34ish mm on the rounds. Recess: 3.80mm

Just some quick measurements, maybe someone else can chime in with more precise ones.

Thanks so much for measuring everything.
The recess looks a bit longer, but should fit.
Bad news it uses a 6 mm bolt .... more work needed to expand that to accomodate the Makita Bolt

Very much appreciate the measuring
Regards
Peter

 

[Black Lab]

No problem! Keep us updated on how things go, and good luck to you. Worse comes to worse, you could always pick up a 7-12 80, lol! :xyxthumbs: It's a handy little tool. Also, welcome to the board!

 

[Submariner]

No problem! Keep us updated on how things go, and good luck to you. Worse comes to worse, you could always pick up a 7-12 80, lol! :xyxthumbs: It's a handy little tool. Also, welcome to the board!

Yes the 7-12 80 .. would be a great complimentary polisher to the Makita
I only bought mine to correct some cement tile-cutter dust, that attached itself to the car when it rained.
Fortuneately multiple snow foam washes detached it, so I only really needed the Makita to gloss up any fine scratches one may get with a Clay Bar.

The little Flex would be very useful on the Bumpers and a few tight curves.

Naturally I want usage out if the Makita in future on other cars etc.
If only I could get a 3” backing pad .. that would do me for now.