3D Printed 3" Backing Plate for the Rupes LHR12E & LHR15E

I bought a Rupes LHR12E a few months ago and it's great. This comes with a 5" backing plate. If I wanted to use a smaller pad (and stay with Rupes) , then I had no other option than to buy the LH75E. But as I wouldn't be using this that often this seemed a bit extravagant so I decided to try and make a backing plate on my 3D printer that will allow me to use the pads that the LHR75E uses. This 80mm diameter backing plate has been designed to be the same weight as the standard Rupes 5" (125mm) plate so that there are no vibration issues - watch here for weight comparison • Video . As the plate has a much smaller surface area than the 5" plate (but obviously still uses the same motor) I have noticed less tendency to stall. Although, to be fair, the machine is pretty good in that regard as standard; it's just better on the smaller pad. The plate is tapered so it still covers the mechanism but I have also allowed for a small clearance between the plate and the rubber sleeve so this design basically incorporates the popular washer modification without needing the washer. This further reduces drag on the plate. (The plate also fits the Rupes LHR15ES & LHR15 Mark 2/3.) It works very well. Review here www.detailingw...
I hope you enjoy this and I look forward to reading your comments. Don't forget to like and subscribe if you aren't already. Thanks for watching.
p.s. Thanks to my friend Alan W, who offered advice and feedback in putting this backing plate together.

[@Rabbit.760]

You printed those?!?!? Holy shit!

[@nickychavda]

Very clever indeed, well done

[@worthprimex]

clever, thanks

[@detailingnews9198]

Kamikaze collection made a backing plate for this maybe 3yrs ago. Forgot the name of it but should be able to find it online.

[@GeeWhizRS]

Thanks, I looked but couldn't find the Kamikaze Beast plate available in 3". The other thing is that the Kamikaze plate leaves the mechanism open, whereas the one I made keeps it covered. 👍

[@detailingnews9198]

Gee Whiz RS the kamikaze plate does work very well but it’s always good and refreshing to see other people providing new and different options. Thanks for sharing.

[@Dudley246]

Hello, reviving an old video here but would you still sell these? Kind regards Rhys

[@GeeWhizRS]

Sorry I’m afraid I don’t.

[@AntexN]

@@GeeWhizRS I was just thinking that I would like a smaller backing plate for my Mrak3 (6"), wondering if anyone has already done something similar and then I found you If you do not intend to sell any more Is there any chance you can share the STL?

[@stevemorris438]

Very clever 👌

[@matthewrauch1321]

Fantastic job, will you be selling these?

[@GeeWhizRS]

I have a limited quantity of these if you want one. Drop me an email at [e-mail] and we'll sort something out.

[@matthewrauch1321]

@@GeeWhizRS cheers