DA backing plate

[Jscrive]

I bought a cheap, Chinese made, 3" dual action polisher off of Amazon. So far it seems pretty solid. The only thing I'm not very confident is the backing plate. It seems it takes a 1/4" (m6) shaft. The only replacements I can find for that shaft size are some more cheap looking no named brands. Any suggestions where I can find one that is better quality or a way to convert it to a 5/16" shaft?

 

[2black1s]

Drill and tap
-or-
Buy a higher quality polisher

 

[Jscrive]

Drill and tap
-or-
Buy a higher quality polisher

Prefer not to return it because I can't justify the money buying a higher quality one right now.

 

[PaulMys]

I could be very wrong here, but the only 3" DA machine I came up with in a quick Amazon search was the "Zota" for $79.99.

A Griot's 3" lists on their site, and here on AutoGeek for $139.99.

That is a difference of only $60 for machine that has a lifetime warranty, and some of the best customer service in any industry. For a tool that you plan to have for several years, a mere 60 bucks should not be the deciding factor between a unit that already has you searching for a better attachment (BP) right off the bat.

If an adaptor even could be found, it would probably be in the $20 range. Couple that with aggravation of it all, and the (now after the BP adaptor) $40 savings seems none too good. Right?

I learned many, many years ago: Never go (dirt) cheap on power tools or lawn equipment.

You do not need to buy the FLEX 3" machine, but you'll be in misery with the Amazon model................ JMO

 

[fyane004]

Will the OP refer to this type of adapter ?, sorry, being new, I can not upload photos, I put the links in sequence. Hope it helps.
I will insert in sequence the images of the use of the adapter:

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2- https://i.ibb.co/KsJdvVJ/2.jpg
3- https://i.ibb.co/J72Jy8F/3.jpg
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7- https://i.ibb.co/R28qk9J/7.jpg
8- https://i.ibb.co/1TZ8Ykp/8.jpg
9- https://i.ibb.co/svBk74D/9.jpg


Greetings from Chile

 

[fyane004]

The adapter cost two dollars in a local store, I bought several, as they are small parts they tend to get lost.

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

I bought a cheap, Chinese made, 3" dual action polisher off of Amazon. So far it seems pretty solid.

The only thing I'm not very confident is the backing plate.

I got nothing for you...

Looks like others have you going down the right path.

 

[Jscrive]

Thank you!!