Alpha® GV Backer Pads for Makita® GV5000Alpha® GV Backer Pads are hook-and-loop backer pads engineered specifically for the Makita® GV5000 Sander — a preferred tool for marble polishing applications. They eliminate messy adhesives by accepting hook-and-loop sandpaper, felt wheels and other discs, and are rigid enough for flat work while flexible enough to follow bullnosed edges. Use on stone, tile, metal, wood and glass.Features High-Quality Backer Pad Is Rigid and Flat, But Provides Just The Right Amount of Flexibility Ideal for Bullnose Edges and Flat Surfaces. Hook and Loop Backed Accepts Polishing Pads, Sandpaper and Felt Wheels Choice Among Marble Fabricators and Tile Contractors Fits On Makita® GV5000 & GV5010 Sanders Can Be Used for Stone, Tile, Metal, Wood and Glass .dst-accordion { margin-top: 25px; border: 1px solid #FDDCC5; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; } .dst-accordion-item { border-bottom: 1px solid #FDDCC5; } .dst-accordion-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; } .dst-accordion-toggle { display: none; } .dst-accordion-label { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 14px 20px; cursor: pointer; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: #231F20; background: #fff; transition: background 0.2s; } .dst-accordion-label:hover { background: #FFF3EB; } .dst-accordion-label::after { content: '+'; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; color: #F15C22; transition: transform 0.3s; } .dst-accordion-toggle:checked + .dst-accordion-label { background: #FFF3EB; } .dst-accordion-toggle:checked + .dst-accordion-label::after { content: '\2212'; } .dst-accordion-content { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.4s ease; padding: 0 20px; background: #fff; } .dst-accordion-toggle:checked ~ .dst-accordion-content { max-height: 5000px; padding: 15px 20px 20px; } Models / Part Numbers Part No. Size Max RPM Thread For Use On UPC GV4MPPD 4" 4,500 M8-1.25 Male Makita® GV5000 Sander 749173440229 GV5MPPD 5" 4,500 M8-1.25 Male Makita® GV5000 Sander 749173440014 How to Use Confirm the host tool is a Makita® GV5000 Sander with the 8mm female spindle — the GV Backer Pad is not compatible with other polishers. Thread the M8-1.25 male stud of the backer pad fully onto the GV5000 spindle by hand until snug. Press a hook-and-loop sandpaper disc or felt wheel of the matching diameter (4" or 5") squarely onto the face of the pad. Set tool speed at or below the 4,500 RPM maximum rated for the backer pad. Apply light, even pressure; let the abrasive do the work to preserve the hook-and-loop layer. Replace the abrasive disc when worn; inspect the backer pad face for tears and replace the pad if the hook layer is damaged. Specifications by Variant 4" Hook-and-Loop Backer Pad for Makita® GV5000 — GV4MPPD Part No. GV4MPPD UPC 749173440229 Type 4" Hook-and-Loop Backer Pad for Makita® GV5000 Packaged Weight 0.20 lbs Package Dimensions 8" x 5" x 0.5" Commodity Code 8466.91.0000 Country of Origin USA 5" Hook-and-Loop Backer Pad for Makita® GV5000 — GV5MPPD Part No. GV5MPPD UPC 749173440014 Type 5" Hook-and-Loop Backer Pad for Makita® GV5000 Packaged Weight 0.30 lbs Package Dimensions 9.5" x 6" x 1" Commodity Code 8466.91.0000 Country of Origin USA Common Specifications Property Detail Backing Type Hook and Loop Thread M8-1.25 Male Max RPM 4,500 Host Tool Makita® GV5000 Sander Materials Stone, tile, metal, wood, glass Country of Origin USA Related & Companion Products Alpha® Sandpaper Discs (Hook & Loop) Alpha® Felt Wheels Alpha® Flexible Backer Pads Alpha® Rotary Backer Pads FAQs Which tool does the GV Backer Pad fit?Only the Makita® GV5000 Sander. The pad uses an M8-1.25 male thread that matches the GV5000's unique 8mm female spindle and will not fit other polishers.What sizes are available?4" (GV4MPPD) and 5" (GV5MPPD) diameters.What is the maximum safe operating speed?4,500 RPM. Do not exceed this speed.What can I attach to a GV Backer Pad?Any 4" or 5" hook-and-loop abrasive — sandpaper discs, felt wheels, and similar accessories.What materials can I work on?Stone, tile, metal, wood and glass.Where is the GV Backer Pad manufactured?Made in the USA.Is the GV Backer Pad rigid or flexible?It is rigid enough for flat-surface work yet flexible enough to follow bullnosed edges. VideosNo product-specific videos are currently available from the manufacturer or DST. Documentation📄 GV Backer Pad Flyer ⚠ WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm — www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Always wear appropriate PPE.
