3M Hookit Disc Pad 05776, Easy Change Out, Medium Density Foam, 6 in

I hadnt replaced my pad for 15 years and did not realize how badly worn out it was. This new pad was a breeze to install, only about two minutes and I had a like new sander again. What an inexpensive way to bring a sander back to life.

Don’t know was a gift.

Great quality

Just right. These pads last forever as compared with the cheapo pads... If you want your work to count... THIS is the pad for you.

I got the 3M pad after my best friend, who is a auto body painter, recommended it. After using I got to say it works very well. Using it on my new Hutchins 3500.

It holds a DA disc like it should.

perfect for my needs

I have used these for years--they do a much quicker and overall better job than belt sanders and changing grit pads is a breeze. There is, however, one serious glitch. In heavy use, the pad locks permanently to the spindle. Meaning that no available leverage or torque can get the damned thing off when you need to replace it. I have tried using anti-seize grease, I have tried loosening immediately after each use, I have tried modifying an open-end wrench to supplement just pulling on the outside of the disc with the spindle locked--basically nothing prevents the problem from recurring. Since the pads are so expensive, one uses them as long as possible. But sooner or later, the pad must be replaced (try VERY hard to avoid catching the edge of the pad on the edge of hardwood!). At that point, frustration ensues. It makes an expensive sander unusable after one or two pad changes. This alone has made me switch from Makita to Nieko--they have the same problems, but the Nieko costs 1/3 the Makita and works nearly as well.

I try to stay with the 3M backers for one simple reason These disk pads last forever as compared with the cheapo pads

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