5 Inch 8 Hole Hook and Loop Replacement Sander Pad for Craftsman 315112170, 315116940, 315116950, 315112180, 315279870 Random Orbit Sanders

I bought this item in January, 2023 and I finally got a chance to use it in April right now. I replaced the rubber pad of my Craftsman rotary sander with this pad and bought a pack of Diablo sanding discs with hook’n lock…. It sticks ok initially but discs start flying off like after 5 mins of each use. I cannot stick back the disc as the hooks don’t stick strong enough anymore. Basically, the sanding discs become useless even far before I could use up all the sanding surface. I will have to buy another replacement pad but definitely NOT with this seller.

Finding anything in Amazon using Amazons search is a frustrating experience with a barrage of marketing incorrect products. I eventually rolled the dice and bought this product for my Craftsman Random Orbital Sander 315.116040 (see first three original parts photos) Be aware, this product **does not fit** the 315.116040 without modification. I didnt buy tools for show so I DIYd the sander pad by drilling the holes out to be ovals using the same diameter drill bit and using the side of the drill bit but to lengthen each hole radially outwards, very carefully. Each hole is roughly 1.5x long by 1.0x wide (do not widen!). Then I attached it to the Craftsman sander without issue. For the money I paid for this ($7.79) it was not worth my time to return the part. Based upon the immediate need, it was worth the time to try and modify, which worked out nicely this time.

Worked great on my old hand sander.

I got it really fast and works great thank you for everything

Be careful. Add shows hole dimensions that are incorrect. I had to drill new holes to use... Other than that it does stick well to the sandpaper.

Excellent product, my craftsman professional orbital sander is as good as new !

Good replacement just didnt fit my craftsman butbthat was more my fault than anything.

Not bad

i liked the way it worked

It did not fit