New backing/hook pad for orbital sander

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#1

Hello @woodtechs,

@joeatkin2 as been noticing this as well.

I think the hooks on the orbital sander have been melted/worn out - can I purchase and expense a new pad for use tomorrow evening? Have quite a lot of sanding to do :slight_smile: https://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-hard-version-sanding-backing-pad-125mm/259HF?tc=JQ6&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw9eO3BhBNEiwAoc0-jdPOTk8RLug6r7rexbjqg00JCnF2Y-7YzhFNcp6JFKgUzqjDbON1DRoCQLgQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

I’ll also use the label maker to remind people not to apply to much force to the sander

Matthew

#2

Not sure if we have the 120mm or 150mm in the space, I assume 150…

#3

This seem to go pretty fast, we’ve gone through 4 in the past year. I can order some more

#4

I wasn’t aware / it wasn’t in the training you are not meant to apply pressure to the sander other wise it’ll burn through the pads

#5

Not many people are ! More pressure = more friction and heat = gummed/ blocked sandpaper , melted hooks, and longer time sanding

#6

If you can get one for tomorrow Matt buy it and send the receipt to receipts@southlondonmakerspace.org

#7

or @mbg what size plate do we need? 120 or 150mm?

#8

150, but its a proprietary screwfix one
https://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-hard-version-sanding-backing-pad-150mm/965hf

#9

ah yeah, there aren’t any stores with it in stock for collection today so I will have to make do with the sander as is and leave to you to order. I need to do my own woodtech indication kinda soon I guess? I’m not at the space that much though so I might be a bit useless.

#10

@Matt_Carter - I can lend you my DeWalt orbital sander this evening if you need it and if course if the wood techs don’t mind…

It takes 125mm discs. I find the purple trend discs from Screwfix are best.

I’ll be in the space between 5pm and 6pm

#11

Hey! that would be great, i might struggle to make 6 though, I’m leaving now but going via Leyland, if your comfortable leaving it in a designated spot that would be amazing, no worries if not though. I’ll probably be there a bit after 6…

#12

Always glad to bring more inductors on.

Don’t forget about the pneumatic sander! I’ve used it on my last few projects. just be careful of minor oil drips

#13

Hey @Matt_Carter - I don’t need it back for a few days so if you still need it, that’s totally fine but if you’re finished with it, shall I grab it today? :+1:t3:

#14

yes all done, thanks very much! I used 4 pads i think , and you are down to 1 120 grit i think so let me know how much you’d like me to send to replace :slight_smile: