Velcro sanding pads and failure to stay in place

[Metalicmike]

I have never suffered this problem, I think there is a strong temptation to use excessive pressure instead of letting the tool do the work once the performance of pads drop off change the pad. Maybe a good scrub with a wire brush might rejuvenate them for a while. They can be expensive to buy anything from 20p to 95p each for a 125mm and the price does not reflect quality. I use 60,80 and 120 preferably ceramic as they stay sharp longer (evidently grinding metal sharpens them).

 

[Refueler]

I have never suffered this problem, I think there is a strong temptation to use excessive pressure instead of letting the tool do the work once the performance of pads drop off change the pad. Maybe a good scrub with a wire brush might rejuvenate them for a while. They can be expensive to buy anything from 20p to 95p each for a 125mm and the price does not reflect quality. I use 60,80 and 120 preferably ceramic as they stay sharp longer (evidently grinding metal sharpens them).

But its a good remedy to have in reserve when the day comes !

 

[dgadee]

Just found this problem posting. I have two new multitool bases/pads and the variety of 93mm sanding triangles only last a minute at most and then they fly off. Where do I get the extra piece between multitool and sanding disk? Drove me mad this morning but I'll try hot glue anyway.

 

[PCUK]

Impact adhesive works perfectly well. No need for hot glue. Keep the sander speed down and the backing pad won't get wrecked. Incidentally, if using on a mini-grinder plug it into a 110 volt transformer and it will run at a comfortable speed.

 

[thinwater]

Yes,

If you let the sander, or the pad, get too hot the Velcro melts, or at least deforms such that it does not grip itself.

Jonathan

This. The most common cause of death.

Less pressure, replace the paper when it is loaded (or clean it off).

 

[dgadee]

This. The most common cause of death.

Less pressure, replace the paper when it is loaded (or clean it off).

But less than a minute of use?

 

[thinwater]

But less than a minute of use?

My thought was that this thread was about RO sanders. Multitools are much higher speed.

That said, I have not had that problem with my Multitool either. It's been 10 years, but I don't use the sanding feature often at all, so I really can not comment. Knockoff? But yeah, if you lean into it, I believe it. I was sanding on a lathe a few hours ago, and the paper can get hot enough to burn you in just seconds if you use significant pressure. Pressure x speed = heat.

 

[Refueler]

I'm surprised at some replies ....

A simple solution to pads slipping on tools ....