I can no longer get a peice of sandpaper to adhere to the bottom of the tool. It seems that the black plastic pad with the micro"hooks" is worn out. I keep it clean, but you can no longer get sandpaper to stay on the tool when running at any speed. The tool is only 5 months old but gets almost daily use. Can I order a repalcement pad and install it myself? I'm thinking it might be a good idea to have a backup pad handy.
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Bob Marino
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Yes, pads are available. You'd probably want the same pad as came with the ETS - item # 492-280.
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dzink said:
(Bob beat me to to the punch). Yes, you can order a new pad from any Festool dealer for $29.50 USD. The pads are very easy to change. The part numbers are:
Soft pad, the pad that comes on the sander: 492280
Super soft pad: 492282
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yep they wear out with use. and if you use it daily then a back up might be good... thats the thing in what I do and others, is having to have 2 and 3 of things for back ups, and because it sounded good at the time to have a back up !
just like routers you need one router for every bit you have plus one more in case you buy a bit on the whim ! [laughing]
and if you are in the middle of sanding and it has worn out then a back up is necessary !
just like routers you need one router for every bit you have plus one more in case you buy a bit on the whim ! [laughing]
and if you are in the middle of sanding and it has worn out then a back up is necessary !
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dzink said:
That's normal with any type of sander from any brand. Replacing the pad after 5-6 months is about average with daily use. You can replace the pad yourself and is very easy, you just have to drive 4 screws.
