Clutch plate for a 13" Clark buffer needed

Lo Down · August 7, 2009, 10:54 PM

I was given a buffer by a good friend. It's a small unit, a Clark FM 13 I believe. Neat little buffer and purrs like a kitten, but there was no buffer plate included. I can make a plywood base for it, but I need the metal locking mechanism.
Clutch head, clutch plate? ........... not sure what it's called. It's the metal ring that engages with the buffer connection.

Barry Carlton · August 7, 2009, 11:03 PM

clutch plate is the proper term. I haven't had much luck with searches for clutch plates though.

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Lo Down · August 7, 2009, 11:07 PM

barrycarlton said

clutch plate is the proper term. I haven't had much luck with searches for clutch plates though.

b

Is the "clutch plate" the entire unit or just the metal locking mechanism?
(man are you fast Barry !

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Steve Olson · August 7, 2009, 11:24 PM

My what-ever-you-call-it, is nylon, I got one at Floor Service supply, I think.

Lo Down · August 8, 2009, 12:45 AM

skhardwoods said

My what-ever-you-call-it, is nylon, I got one at Floor Service supply, I think.

Nylon sounds good to me. I checked out the name, but didn't find a website.

Nick Arrera · August 8, 2009, 02:08 AM

Is this what you are looking for Lo ?

Perfect | Powr-Flite 613DP 13" Pad Driver w/UP2 Clutch Plate

Barry Carlton · August 8, 2009, 08:26 AM

Lo Down said

Is the "clutch plate" the entire unit or just the metal locking mechanism?
(man are you fast Barry ! )

Try this place: Floor Sanding Buffer Accessories

Call him if you can't find what you want, he sure knows his stuff.

b

Barry Carlton · August 8, 2009, 08:29 AM

Hey!!!!!

Why are you getting all these replies?

I've asked about clutch plates twice in the past year or so with nary a comment!!!!!

I guess some ppl are just more 'special'

b

rusty baker · August 8, 2009, 08:32 AM

Careful, even a forum guide can be on the #$%^ list.

Lo Down · August 8, 2009, 09:11 AM

barrycarlton said

Hey!!!!!

Why are you getting all these replies?

I've asked about clutch plates twice in the past year or so with nary a comment!!!!!

I guess some ppl are just more 'special'

b

I'm betting more people are reading this section more than they used to.
"Special" ? why thank you Barry, most people just refer to me as "different" I like your description better

Lo Down · August 8, 2009, 09:16 AM

Nick Arrera said

Is this what you are looking for Lo ?

Perfect | Powr-Flite 613DP 13" Pad Driver w/UP2 Clutch Plate

barrycarlton said

Try this place: Floor Sanding Buffer Accessories

Call him if you can't find what you want, he sure knows his stuff.

b

Thank you for the links.
Nick, I was thinking of savin a buck and making a plywood base. I am just looking for the metal connector thingamajiggy.

Steve Olson · August 8, 2009, 11:18 AM

I made my own plywood base for mine when I wanted a hard plate. I just swapped the hub from one to the other.
Floor Service supply is a California wood Distributor, now that I think about it, I can't remember what the name of the place.

stullis · August 9, 2009, 01:28 PM

Spend the money Lo and charge more when you use the machine.

Lo Down · August 9, 2009, 01:56 PM

stullis said

Spend the money Lo and charge more when you use the machine.

I'll check locally at a janitorial supply place on Monday to see how much they want. In the mean time, I'm going to borrow a plate from the guy that gave me the buffer. I've had this for about a year and this is the first time since then I felt like I needed to use it. I figured the customer could just lightly mop the new VCT and wax it. My janitorial guy said no, that I need to clean it with the scrubbing pad first. He knows his stuff, so I'm gonna listen.

BrianM · August 9, 2009, 02:44 PM

Lo Down said

I'll check locally at a janitorial supply place on Monday to see how much they want. In the mean time, I'm going to borrow a plate from the guy that gave me the buffer. I've had this for about a year and this is the first time since then I felt like I needed to use it. I figured the customer could just lightly mop the new VCT and wax it. My janitorial guy said no, that I need to clean it with the scrubbing pad first. He knows his stuff, so I'm gonna listen.

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Those plates are $6-7 here.

I don't see anyone buffing new installations to apply a finish coat. It's probably what's in the specs but nobody is doing it on commercial work from my half vast experience.

The exception would be when they let all the trades thrash the floor and it's necessary to buff out some of the deeper scratches, stains and dirt. I have seen it done on rare occasions.