HSK 80 x 130 Hand Sanding Block and hoses

[Saskataper]

Seth it's the really small hose 20mm? That doesn't have the fitting, 22 and 27 are the same fittings

 

[semenza]

Seth it's the really small hose 20mm? That doesn't have the fitting, 22 and 27 are the same fittings

Right I meant the 21.5mm gray sanding block hose in the posts above (changed them). But the valve won't fit the power sanders. Pretty sure it comes with the sanding block not with the hose.

Seth

 

[Cheese]

[member=1619]SRSemenza[/member]
You are El Correcto...it's physically attached to the sanding block.

 

[Holz-Her]

Where are the Mirka sanding blocks made ?

 

[leakyroof]

[member=1619]SRSemenza[/member]
You are El Correcto...it's physically attached to the sanding block.

  I moved the valve to my grey hand sanding Festool hose , works well that way, all that's left on either my Mirka or Festool hand Sanding blocks is the plastic port which connects to the valve/hose assembly.  The valve always stays on the hose too, doesn't work off when you remove the hose from a sanding block, which I think is pretty cool.

 

[sancho57]

Has anyone used the valve on a reg Festool sander like the RTS400 or RO 90'etc, I wonder if it will eliminate swirl marks better then just lowering the suction

 

[Holmz]

Where are the Mirka sanding blocks made ?

Well Mirka is either Finnish or Norwegian, but they could be make in China and maybe the FT ones are also from there... I dunno.

If you already have FT media then FT is probably best.
However I ordered a Mirka one over the weekend and I already have some of the abraidenet.

I was using the abraidnet on a 1/2 sheet sander and was surpised that there were swirl marks on the wood.  [eek]
I think that the Mrs had put on a 120 gr screen.
I chucked on a 240 and it was BB smooth. [cool]

 

[andreasg]

I like the Mirka much better than the HSK, mostly because the hose is so small and manageable. I will say that I would prefer the Festool if they had a small hose because I have a lot of that paper on hand.

AAAbrasives.com has Abranet for prices comparable to the Festool abrasives.

Anyone tried this lightweight hose for electric sanders? We´re told to turn down suction to halv anyway. Just curiuos, since often the weight of the hose "messes up" the balance of some of the tools. And just got a reminder of this issue since I´m gonna give my ceilings a small "rub" with a sander before painting. Don´t have the 150 ec ets yet, but it´s probably next It´s a light one, but up on a chair with 8 feet of hose in the air, that changes a little.

Which Festool hoses are you using for comparison? There are two that are specifically recommended for the hand sanders...

The most popular by far in my experience is a 21.5mm x 5m hose that is pretty flexible and friendly. It is non-antistatic but I don't think that's a big issue for most climates with hand sanding.

The other option offered by Festool is a 22mm x 3.5m antistatic hose. It will be significantly stiffer but depending on your climate, you may like the antistatic properties enough to prefer it. These antistatic hoses are currently limited edition items because they were discontinued in North America...

Kind regards,

Tom

That is the gray one in the review. It is extremely light weight.  And very flexible as can be seen in the pictures.

Seth

 

[Magpal]

Has anyone tried to modify the HSK for use with LS130 pads? Would it be possible to get the pads working by attaching the "489504  base plate" spare part from LS130 on the HSK (using glue or another creative solution )? Does the LS130 base plate dust extraction holes line up with the HSK holes? Anyone with both LS130 and HSK would probably see if this is possible by looking at the base of the LS130.

 

[neeleman]

Yes the holes will line up with, because they both use the same sandpaper.
But you'll also need the spring load mechanism of the LS130 base plate (490302).
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[andreasg]

Not sure what I did wrong with my last post, but my comment was "hidden" inside the quote. Here it is:

Anyone tried this lightweight hose for electric sanders? We´re told to turn down suction to halv anyway. Just curiuos, since often the weight of the hose "messes up" the balance of some of the tools. And just got a reminder of this issue since I´m gonna give my ceilings a small "rub" with a sander before painting. Don´t have the 150 ec ets yet, but it´s probably next It´s a light one, but up on a chair with 8 feet of hose in the air, that changes a little.

 

[Magpal]

Yes the holes will line up with, because they both use the same sandpaper.
But you'll also need the spring load mechanism of the LS130 base plate (490302).
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Thanks for the picture! The modification looks plausible, but it may not be worth it price wice compared to just buying the LS130 (okay, it is way more expensive, but at least you then get a proper tool).

 

[semenza]

Not sure what I did wrong with my last post, but my comment was "hidden" inside the quote. Here it is:

Anyone tried this lightweight hose for electric sanders? We´re told to turn down suction to halv anyway. Just curiuos, since often the weight of the hose "messes up" the balance of some of the tools. And just got a reminder of this issue since I´m gonna give my ceilings a small "rub" with a sander before painting. Don´t have the 150 ec ets yet, but it´s probably next It´s a light one, but up on a chair with 8 feet of hose in the air, that changes a little.

      If thinking of using the gray hose ( super light) with power sanders remember that it is not anti-static.  Might be  an issue / might not.

Seth

 

[leakyroof]

Not sure what I did wrong with my last post, but my comment was "hidden" inside the quote. Here it is:

Anyone tried this lightweight hose for electric sanders? We´re told to turn down suction to halv anyway. Just curiuos, since often the weight of the hose "messes up" the balance of some of the tools. And just got a reminder of this issue since I´m gonna give my ceilings a small "rub" with a sander before painting. Don´t have the 150 ec ets yet, but it´s probably next It´s a light one, but up on a chair with 8 feet of hose in the air, that changes a little.

      If thinking of using the gray hose ( super light) with power sanders remember that it is not anti-static.  Might be  an issue / might not.

Seth

. Good point... [cool]

 

[PreferrablyWood]

I'm thinking of making my own HSK 93 X 175 using a stick fix pad for the RS 300 EQ, my abrasives are all for this sander and I'm not interested in getting the 80 x130 size. I would make the bulbous top piece out of wood, and the suction section out of some suitable plastic material. The only thing missing would be the valve for controlling airflow.. that wouldn't be hard to rig up..

So I'd just need to buy the Stickfix pad, 21.5mm hose some wood for the "handle" material for the suction section and the valve. It won't be cheaper to make than buying the Festool block but will save me a bundle in abrasives..

 

[mike_aa]

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Resurrecting this old thread.  Based on your earlier review I finally pulled the trigger on the 21.5 hose and the HSK sanding block to go with it.  Seth, I was wondering if you are still finding yours useful and if you have any new insights.

Thanks, Mike A.

 

[tjbnwi]

Not Seth---but I love my HSK and 21.5 hose.

Tom

 

[semenza]

Yes, I still use it. In my usage I would call it an occasional tool. But just the right thing for some jobs. Nothing new to add though.

Seth

 

[JimSpence]

Used mine today to knock down filler I had put in plywood voids I filled during the machine sanding phase.  All tools were put away and I was ready to start priming , and then saw these patches.  It was so easy to grab the HSK, with the long flexible hose and take care them.  Dust extraction is not perfect, but much better than old school.  Hobbyist here.  No regrets.

 

[BMAC]

I use mine on flood repair projects and did so today to sand down the drydex (sparkle) filler I used to fill/smooth out new MDF casings mitre joints, after I glued the mitre joints with 2P10 adhesive.

Makes for quick work and minimizes dust contamination to the work area (not 100% and that's okay as flooring has been disposed of)