random orbit hook &loop failure

Eef | Posted in Power Tools and Machinery on October 12, 2003 04:04am

is anyone having a problem with hook and loop ro pads losing their velcro adhesion? i’ve tried blowing off the pads, firmly pressing the sanding disc to the pad, given up buying cheap discs and not allowing myself to use worn discs. thanks eef

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jvs | Oct 12, 2003 04:32am | #1
They don't last forever, but all of the Makita and Dewalt ROS that I have used have replaceable pads. The kit costs ~$10 if I remember correctly. You will need the right size torx driver to remove the DW; can't remember on the Makita.

/jvs
Midnight | Oct 12, 2003 10:36pm | #2
That exact thing happened to me today using my Bosch. Scared the heck outa me when the disk flew across the shop...

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grousemouse | Oct 13, 2003 08:30pm | #3
had my bosch about 10 years now. Probably gone through 5 or 6 hook and loop pads by now. They need to be replaced every so often. Should be available from any decent tool supplier or repair shop. takes 2 minutes to replace.
EdHarrow | Oct 14, 2003 05:13am | #4
Seems that using extra coarse grits exacerbates the problem. I've replaced the pad on my PC once, and it is several years old.
ron61 | Oct 14, 2003 05:44am | #5
Hey sounds like it would be a good time to try a pad for PSA paper. Myself I think they sand better than the hook and loop not sure but think stick on is less expense.

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Danusan11 | Oct 14, 2003 03:35pm | #6
as everybody has noted they wear out, I keep the worn ones and sand remaining loops off and now have pad for stickys.