ETS 150-5 changing sanding pad

[DavidW]

Tried to change pad and the bolt is not loosening. Is there any chance that it's a left hand thread? It's now at a point that I have rounded off the Allen wrench and bolt. Any suggestions on removing this pad?
thanks, David Werkheiser

 

[bronx]

Take a look here - 2nd post:

http://festoolownersgroup.com/index.php?topic=7093.msg72173;topicseen#msg72173

Thomas

 

[meldgaard]

Yup - brute-force-and-muscle did the thing  ;D

And yes I too wondered whether it could possibly be a left handed thread ...

 

[DavidW]

Thanks guys, I will try using "brute force" using an ext. bar on the allen wrench. At this point, I may have to use an "easy-out", but at least I know I am loosening it the right way