I'm looking for an extension that can thread on to my Makita rotary to extend the backing plate/pad away from the head of the machine. Does anyone know where I can find one of these? I have seen them around in writeups a lot, not sure if people are making them or if they are available for purchase anywhere. I think it would be nice to have for certain clearance issues, especially for bumpers. Thanks for the help everyone.
Email Rick at ADS to see when he'll have more in stock. Buff & Shine Rotary Buffer Extension for 5/8" Spindle
You can get the one from ADS or have a machine shop make one for you. If you have a tap and die set as well as thread cutter set you can make your own from bar stock....may take a bit of time and be hard (depending on type of Al used). I have one I got from a member who got some made...but try out a local machine shop and see how much they say.
Kustomizing Kid had a few made and sent me one. I think the design he went with is superior to the hexagonal or octagonal designs. In my opinion, in the off chance that you tap into something, you run the risk of taking a chunk out of something like a plastic spoiler with the hexagonal, whereas with a rounded extension that risk really isn't there, only burning or chipping paint. Thanks again KK.
Yep, I have 3 or 4 of those. I like them. Although, they would be nice if they had a small flat area so you could hook a wrench onto it.
Thanks a lot guys, sounds like I have some choices now. I have seen the one from ADS, might have to get that one and inquire about the other one. Never hurts to have a couple different lengths. Thanks again!
i might go to my dads and make me one. i just need to get a tap and die for 5/8" since he has a drill press. just need to figure out threading the male end and setting up some flat spots for a wrench
Hopefully it works out good for you. I'm new to Texas, so I may have to ask around if I get one made from stock. Good luck and let us know how it works.
i got some made by a metal shop. Going to see how much a small batch will go for. We used steel, for the samples, i think the weight though my wear the motors faster, due to the added rotating mass. Going to produce maybe a run in aluminum.
thats an idea. i have some CF that i can use and just put small pugs for the threads!! damn that would be awesome
That's a good idea, let me know if you find anything out. Too bad I don't have any titanium stock laying around.
