Flex backing system

[Buggy Bath]

I have a Flex 3401 DA and want to buy a backing plate so I can use smaller pads. Anyone using the changeable backing system by Lake County? Can you tell me if it is worth getting?

Thanks

 

[Bunky]

I have a Flex 3401 DA and want to buy a backing plate so I can use smaller pads. Anyone using the changeable backing system by Lake County? Can you tell me if it is worth getting?

Thanks

I got the changeable system but have not used it but for a few minutes. It works but with standard pads your backing plate goes almost to the edge so no margin of safety.

What size do you want to use - 4-in plates?

I am contemplating getting 1/8-in removed to improve clearance.

 

[Buggy Bath]

Yeah, I may just get a 4 inch plate and pad and be done with it.

 

[feslope]

I got the changeable system but have not used it but for a few minutes. It works but with standard pads your backing plate goes almost to the edge so no margin of safety.

What size do you want to use - 4-in plates?

I am contemplating getting 1/8-in removed to improve clearance.

I've never quite understood the purpose of the 4" Backing plate. Taking the pad right to the edge seems like an accident waiting to happen.

I took a standard 3401 plate and cut it to 5" on a metal cutting lathe, perfect sixe for 5.5 pads. :dblthumb2:

 

[Old Tiger]

I have the new LC system. I have only used the 6". It is perfect with Optimum MF and 6" LC Flats. I use a DA with 3" BP and pads for tight spots. The 4" Flex BP is even bigger than the LC as I understand from Corey. It wont take a 4" pad.

 

[The Pad Man]

I have the new LC system. I have only used the 6". It is perfect with Optimum MF and 6" LC Flats. I use a DA with 3" BP and pads for tight spots. The 4" Flex BP is even bigger than the LC as I understand from Corey. It wont take a 4" pad.

The Flex one is 4 3/8", the LC one is 4".