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Hit 500 hours on my new orbital sander and the pad wear was way less than I thought
Got a 6-inch random orbital from a tool truck back in April. Figured I'd burn through pads fast with daily use on filler work. Just checked the log book and I'm at 500 hours on the original hook and loop pad. Only had to replace the abrasive discs as normal. The backing pad itself still grips fine, no tears or worn out spots. Thought these things were more of a consumable item. Anyone else get crazy life out of a specific sander or pad brand?
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parker_park81d ago
Mine always shred after like a hundred hours.
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foster.charles1d ago
Wow, 500 hours is insane. I mean, that's basically using it full time for months. What brand of sander did you get off the truck? I always heard the cheaper pads wear out super fast, but maybe the good ones that come with the tool are built different. Are you using it with a vacuum or just bare? I feel like dust getting in the hook and loop would kill it faster.
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