Let's talk sanding pads...

[Steve-Rice]

OK, so I'm about to purchase an ETS EC 150/3, which will be my first Festool sander.  I know this model comes with a soft sanding pad and I'd like to purchase a hard pad to go with it.  But when I look at the sanding accessories, I notice we have "Stickfix" pads, "Multi-Jetstream" pads and "Fusion-tec" pads...

Now, I was under the impression that "Stickfix" was simply Festool speak for hook and loop (Velcro) and I thought that all the base pads have a hook and loop bottom for adhering to the abrasive.  Additionally, I was under the impression that "Fusion-tec" was an updated replacement for the "multi-jetstream" base pads, although I'm not clear on what that update entails.

Am I on the right track here?

Any clarification would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Brice Burrell]

You've got it right.  The fusion-tec is the newest sanding pad and all of the 150mm Festool abrasives fit the fusion-tec pads. 

 

[Steve-Rice]

Thanks, Brice.

Much appreciated.