I don't like poo poo'ing on a product but I also think people should know the truth... and for information as to how to make the best of the product. I've owed the 4" Lake County backing plate for about a year now. I have probably used it 40 or 50 times. It is a great product except for one thing.... it will break. It might last a month, it might last 12 months but it all likelihood, it will end up braking. The weak point is where the upper/outer plate meets up with the lower/inner plate. The plastic is just not very strong and the pressure put on this area from middle screw will lead to it cracking.
Mine broke a few weeks ago and I ordered the Flex 4.5" plate... considerably more expensive. Well, what to do with the old plate. Since I use it only as a 4" plate I decided to see about just gluing the upper and lower plate. I used a 2 part epoxy, the strongest I could find. I glued the inside of the two plates and then slopped glue all around the outside. I've used it for about 3 hours since then and it seems to be working just fine. Just thought I'd share this with people who might be in the same situation.
Mine broke a few weeks ago and I ordered the Flex 4.5" plate... considerably more expensive. Well, what to do with the old plate. Since I use it only as a 4" plate I decided to see about just gluing the upper and lower plate. I used a 2 part epoxy, the strongest I could find. I glued the inside of the two plates and then slopped glue all around the outside. I've used it for about 3 hours since then and it seems to be working just fine. Just thought I'd share this with people who might be in the same situation.
