I've purchased a few of the Rotex sanding pads. I am a hobby woodworker so don't regularly use my rotex. I keep the sanding pads in the house because the one I got with the tool delaminated after a few years. The temperature in the house is about 80-85 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the year at its warmest. A new sanding pad never used delaminated and was probably a couple of years old. Is this normal where the white spongy material deteriorates that quickly? I wish the materials were more durable as these are expensive sanding pads. I assume these pad don't have a warranty.
Sanding Pad Delamination
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Festool turns around and will blame you for improper storage. They even made a video and the guy was able to keep a straight face.
They are aware that there is a problem. Either they choose to ignore it, or solving the problem is beyond their capabilities.
They are aware that there is a problem. Either they choose to ignore it, or solving the problem is beyond their capabilities.
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The video is about keeping the velcro/ hook & loop in shape. Not about what the OP experiences/ experienced. And yes, with sanders that sit on their pads its best to keep a sheet of paper on them. YMMV.
The pads will go bad after years, that's why you only buy them when you need them. Anyone using the sander(s) regularly or on a day to day base will buy a new pad because of wear and tear long before the pad goes bad. Delaminates/breaks up - whatever you wanna call it.
Don't stock spares you're not going to need anytime soon.
Kind regards,
Oliver
The pads will go bad after years, that's why you only buy them when you need them. Anyone using the sander(s) regularly or on a day to day base will buy a new pad because of wear and tear long before the pad goes bad. Delaminates/breaks up - whatever you wanna call it.
Don't stock spares you're not going to need anytime soon.
Kind regards,
Oliver
