Lake Country Hydro Tech 2x1/2" pads

[allenk4]

I "think" this might be the correct adapter your looking for to go from 1/4" thread to 5/16" thread.

Dorman - Pik-a-Nut Brake Line Adapter-Long Brake-1/4 In. x 5/16 In. 327841.1: Shop the best at Advance Auto Parts

What else can I help you with ?
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How about posting an option with proper thread pitch that will actually work with a DA

Need 5/16 with a pitch of 24

Porter cable 7424xp, 7424xp, Porter Cable 7424XP Dual Action Polisher, Porter Cable polisher, car polisher, buffer, sander-polisher



If you can find a 2" BP that is compatible with a rotary...we could use this adapter

D.A Adapter 5/8" X 11

The smallest rotary BP I have found is 2 7/8" diameter

 

[allenk4]

I dont even feel comfortable using 3" pads with a full size DA. If anything the Griots Garage mini would be a better option. but doesnt that use a 1/4 thread anyway ?

GG3 uses same BP as all the other DA's

Griots Garage 3 Inch Orbital Polisher, 3 Inch Polisher, 3 inch Dual Action Polisher, 3" buffer


Art Hernandez created the "Hernandez Polisher" using a GG3 and a rod extension/adapter system

I have 3" on my PC, use it often and have never had an issue. Why do 3" pads make you "uncomfortable"?


The goal is something simple, that doesn't require a bunch of hardware and uses the polisher that a lot of hobbyists have

 

[mg6045]

How about posting an option with proper thread pitch that will actually work with a DA

Need 5/16 with a pitch of 24

Porter cable 7424xp, 7424xp, Porter Cable 7424XP Dual Action Polisher, Porter Cable polisher, car polisher, buffer, sander-polisher



If you can find a 2" BP that is compatible with a rotary...we could use this adapter

D.A Adapter 5/8" X 11

The smallest rotary BP I have found is 2 7/8" diameter

call ITP and tell them what you need. They will make as many as you want. But its gonna take a phone call. There is nothing wrong with using an adapter to change the threads. You can even have them spec your extension right into it the same way the manufactuers do it. by using a rod coupling. same part optimum uses as their extension.

Industrial Threaded Products, Inc.

none of this has anything to do with my opinion on using a 2" pad on a full size DA. Its not something I would prefer to do. thats why I buy the correct machine. If your mobile and a 2" pad is stopping you from getting the job done (even though detailers have done without them for probably 30 years) you CAN get an air compressor. You do not need to run a pneumatic DA setup for continuous use. If you have used a 2" RO DA you will quickly realize the tiny demand of air you actually need for it. You pull the trigger about 1/16th of the way and are already almost spinning too fast. I will also test my 5 gallon air compressor to see the demand with the da (with a foam pad the way us detailers are using it) and post back.

 

[mg6045]

This is a rod coupling in the mechanical construction industry and they cost about 50 cents pre-threaded. optimum has male threads on one side so it might have cost them 75 cents instead.

Optimum Double-Sided Rotary Adapter, double sided pad adapter, optimum center adapter

ITP can make you the same thing for a fraction of the cost, this way you can even use a 1" backing plate on your DA if you would like. You could probably sell them and make some money to boot. With a built in 1, 2 or 3" extension with the coupling.

 

[allenk4]

You started out asking us to Google and we would find numerous options that would work with a DA

Then you posted links to a bunch of BP's with 1/4" shanks that wont work with a DA

Now are suggesting having something manufactured?


OPT and other adapters are DA to Rotary

As I said, I have not seen a Rotary BP smaller than 2 7/8"

This is not a solution


Please post information on the adapter you are asserting is available for purchase. It must be 5/16 24 female and 1/4" male on the other to fit the BP you posted previously. I do not know the thread pitch on the 2" BP's you previously posted, but obviously, that too must match up

If you can't find one, that's fine...no one else has posted a 2" option that does not require adapters

We already have an option that uses adapters and provides an extension; the "Hernandez Polisher"


The good news is that Kevin Brown "Buff Daddy" is cutting down BP's as we speak and I imagine Lake Country will come out with one for the DA to increase sales of their 2" pads

 

[mg6045]

You started out asking us to Google and we would find numerous options that would work with a DA

Then you posted links to a bunch of BP's with 1/4" shanks that wont work with a DA

Now are suggesting having something manufactured?


OPT and other adapters are DA to Rotary

As I said, I have not seen a Rotary BP smaller than 2 7/8"

This is not a solution


Please post information on the adapter you are asserting is available for purchase. It must be 5/16 24 female and 1/4" male on the other to fit the BP you posted previously. I do not know the thread pitch on the 2" BP's you previously posted, but obviously, that too must match up

If you can't find one, that's fine...no one else has posted a 2" option that does not require adapters

We already have an option that uses adapters and provides an extension; the "Hernandez Polisher"


The good news is that Kevin Brown "Buff Daddy" is cutting down BP's as we speak and I imagine Lake Country will come out with one for the DA to increase sales of their 2" pads

The way it sounded to me was that nobody could find backing plates for a 2" RO sander without having to purchase the machine itself. My point was to say that MANY are available online without having to buy the tool. A search found 3 in 5 minutes. and the adapters are available also. you just have to search online. I'm sure you can find many options of reducers if you look in the right places. If you email any machine shop they can make them for you. Or better yet, If you look hard enough I bet some are already available for sale on some sites.

Everything I wrote in my original post stands true. There are options available. I posted the link to the backing plates and said you will need an adapter in my first post. I never EVER made anyone think otherwise.

See the thing is I dont need it because I bought the correct machine. At this point you are going to need to do the footwork as I got you 75% of the way there. by listing the backing plate for sale and were you can purchase an adapter. If you follow my instructions you can be up and running by this weekend maybe.

What else do you want me to do for you ? purchase the damn thing ?

also, just because I can see you dont know this, but 5/16 - 24 is a standard pitch for a fine thread screw. also 1/4 - 28 is also standard. so if you dont see a pitch listed, you can pretty much guarantee those are the pitch's as thats industry standard for fine thread. So i am about 99% sure that the FIRST link I gave you for the adapter WILL work.

 

[mg6045]

JUST SO WE ARE CLEAR - Here is a copy of my original post...

"again, there are MANY options for true backing plates designed for 2" random orbital sanders in the automotive and construction market. just do a google search. if the thread size isn't right add a bushing or reducer. "

please tell me when i posted ANYTHING about a 2" backing plate setup for your full size DA machine with 5/16 thread coming standard ??? Please !

 

[David at LC Pads]

Thanks for the thread Mike!

We don't have a BP solution at this time. I think a PC or regular style DA would be a lot of power, but I haven't tried.

I did however try a cut down plate on a GG3 and it surprised me.

Some people think the GG3 lacks a little power, but it really worked great with a 2".

I can't say I'd recommend that, as the machine is designed for a 3" plate, but it did work well for me.

I think just having these pads available will help grow this type of market and expand on accessories in the near future.

Its a hard market because its small and limited, but if we can't support it, it may never open the possibilities if that makes sense.

 

[allenk4]

MANY are available online without having to buy the tool. A search found 3 in 5 minutes. and the adapters are available also. you just have to search online

See the thing is I dont need it because I bought the correct machine.

You are much better at the Google Machine than I am.

Please post the links to the 3-5 BP options you found

If they require an adapter can you post the link to the one you are suggesting?

Which machine did you purchase to run 2" pads? I have not seen an electric option available

Thanks Again

 

[mg6045]

You are much better at the Google Machine than I am.

Please post the links to the 3-5 BP options you found

If they require an adapter can you post the link to the one you are suggesting?

Which machine did you purchase to run 2" pads? I have not seen an electric option available

Thanks Again

Post #16 shows the link I copied for the 2" backing plate.

Post #18 shows the link I copied for the adapter.

I dont have an electric polisher for the 2" setup. I have the 24 dollar Harbor Freight 2" DA Sander. I assumed that a full size DA would lay waste to a 2" setup. again, that was ony an assumption though as I have never tried it.

I would assume the Griots Garage 3" DA would be a more ideal machine for 2" foam pads, just like the Lake Country rep posted. So if you want to go the electric route I would try to use that machine.

If you need any further info that I might be able to help with please send me a PM.