Sanding pad with holes in i.
Make sure to use RW9145 sanding sheets when you do thi.
For sanding small areas and corners, use this tool.
Triangular shape makes it easier to get into small places.
Other brands can use the same system.
Rockwell RW8938 Sonicrafter Perforated Sanding Pad with Universal Fit System comes in two packs of two.
These came with my Sonicrafter F50, so I bought them to replace the one that came with it.
Pros.
Cheap.
A small footprint means that it can get into places that Milwaukee or Makita back pads can’t.
Cons.
Not long-term.
Not at all.
To get to places that the larger backing pads for other brands can’t, only if the small footprint of the Rockwell pad was needed. Before that, I’d go with the Milwaukee Replacement Sanding Pad for Multi-Tools. Because it costs more but has been proven to be more durable. Any sanding pad you choose should be used on the lowest speed and with little pressure.
Long story.
My multitool came with a Rockwell sanding pad, and I used it up in about three minutes. About speed #4, I ran it. This melted the hook velcro on the back pad, making it useless. Okay, it was partly my fault, but I still needed a new one.
For a good price, I was happy to find replacement back pads. I bought these, and with the help of my previous experience, I changed the speed to #2 and the amount of pressure I used, as well as the speed. During Pad #2, it took about 15 minutes. Hooks of Velcro didn’t melt this time, but the Velcro on the pad came apart from the foam.
There, I bought the Milwaukee Sanding Pad, which has been very good for me at this point in the project. It has a lot more surface area than the Rockwell backing pads. This helps to reduce the risk of it getting stuck. I have only used it for a few hours so far. I have only used it on the lowest speed. The Rockwell sandpaper won’t fit because the pad is bigger. I bought Makita sandpaper because it fits (which I would recommend).
My last Rockwell backing pad did come in handy, but I didn’t use it very often. Due to its small size, it was able to fit into a place that the Milwaukee pad couldn’t fit into. The first thing that makes it better is that. I used it on the lowest speed setting, and it hasn’t broken down or melted yet after about an hour of use.
I didn’t have to use the bolt that came with the multitool that said “other brand only.” I didn’t have to use it. The default bolt worked with the Milwaukee backing pad, even though you had to fully remove the bolt to use it.
