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

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to sand rust on my old car

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.

Exactly what I needed works good and delivered quickly

When I loaned my sander to a friend the old pad came off. This replacement was easy. My friend has sanded some table tops with it.

Had to slightly alter the pad to get it to fit my sander, but that was an easy fix.

Great value - the lowest price I found with the hole spacing I needed. Better adhesion than the original pad on my sander.

WENT RIGHT IN PLACE OF THE OLD ONE. GREAT VELCROW BACKING

It’s a perfect replacement and great fit for my craftsman orbital sander.

Not bad