Festool sanders and 3M Cubitron Xtract sandpaper problems

[jbarr]

I just saw this video ...=301s and he's right the 3M disks don't stick very well and may move when sanding. I also didn't realize that Festool make a pad protector

Is it a good idea or not?

 

[Lincoln]

Festool make pad protectors to go with the mesh abrasives that they have available (Granat Net).

 

[Chainring]

3M recommends protection pads in their docs. Festool recommends them when using Granat Net. I'd say that's a yes.

 

[NiteWalkerGR]

I use the pad protectors even with plain granat discs; the less wear on the actual (expensive) pad, the better.

 

[rmhinden]

I have been using the 3M Cubitron with the Festool pad protector.  Works pretty well.

Bob

 

[flair woodworks]

Just be aware that pad protectors provide some extra cushion which is not always desirable.