Pad Size Question

[TR6speed]

I currently have the Porta Cable 7424, but I am thinking about the Rupes 12E.  What Pads would I need for it?

[Dan@Adams]

Hi Jack, our Generation 6 pad bundle would be compatible with your Rupes 12E Duetto.

 

The 12E has a 5" backing plate, so our 5.5" Microfiber Cutting Pad and our 6" Foam Pads would work with it. The foam pads will have slightly more pad overhang from the backing plate, so make sure to center them perfectly and you'll be fine.

 

You can find the Gen6 Pad Bundle here: Adam's 6" Gen6 Pad Bundle

[mc2hill]

IMO, the Duetto an equivalent to the Porter Cable DA, though it is smoother and better balanced.  If you are looking to upgrade look at the Rupes LHR 15 Mark II.  It is an upgrade in orbit size, power, & smoothness, and still uses the 5.5/6" Adam's pads.

[Dylan@RUPES]

IMO, the Duetto an equivalent to the Porter Cable DA, though it is smoother and better balanced. If you are looking to upgrade look at the Rupes LHR 15 Mark II. It is an upgrade in orbit size, power, & smoothness, and still uses the 5.5/6" Adam's pads.

The duetto will run circles around the PC - while the chassis might have a similar style, don't forget the Duetto has a 12mm orbit vs 8mm on the PC. Much more torque as well.

[Ricky Bobby]

Dont forget the "Legacy" or 15ES/21ES tools are now drastically reduced in price putting them in line with the 12E Duetto (which is also a great tool) but if you are using 5.5"/6" pads you may want to consider the original 15ES as its a fantastic machine and now $80 less than it used to be (the Mark II models basically took the old price point)