You are supposed to spray both mating surfaces it’s true. 20 min seems long however. The can of spray adhesive should state how much let up time it wants for both surfaces to become tacky before joining.
This is a great idea. I even have most of the materials. I've been storing up sanders with bad plates. It's almost as much for a new plate as a new sander costs. I've been very impressed with Menard's store brand sander.
Fantastic idea, my budget Sander is not sticking at the moment and current circumstances prevents me from buying a new budget Sander and I can't get a replacement parts, so this is perfect for me. Thank you, you've made me smile 😜🤣😀
Thanks mate, I’ve been plagued with this over the years having bought about 4 replacement pads for my Bosch - strangely I still have two old ones so will convert both as back ups. Great vid as always, thanks to you and your viewers
Thank you very much for making this video! This solution seems very promising. Your review of this sander (August 2020) helped me a lot, because you discussed your experience of owning and using the sander over the long term. Thanks again!
Fingèrs crossed that it works well. The velcro I used came from Axminster tools was Hermes brand and self adhesive, but it only seems to be available in 110mm wide strips. The biggest issue with a random orbit sander will probably be heat - if the machine is used for long periods without a break, the glue may start to break down. Now you have lots of spare velcro it will be easy to make specialized sanding blocks to suit your projects, and use up those old discs that still have a bit of life left in them!
Generally, using this type of glue, you apply it to both items and wait until you can touch it without it coming off on your finger, though it's still tacky. The can will explain applications. Once both are "dry," you get one shot, because wherever it touches it sticks, well, like glue. You can use a couple sockets in two opposite holes to line up the pad when pressing it down. Just find two that fit relatively tightly in the holes. For smaller holes, dowels are, obviously, a better choice.
@Casual DIY ...just a tip, i've been using spray adhesives (3M) for about 35yrs... if you want a more permanent adhesion you need to spray both the plate and the velcro let them setup (gass off) then put them together.... more or less these sprays are just contact cements just a consumer version of what they use to glue headlines in cars.... some of the cans of spray will even have two sets of instructions , one for temporary bond and one for permanent.....
That's a great cheap repair, just take care when removing the pads ease them off slowly don't rive them off. Like you say Tomasz it's up to the strength of the glue now time will tell. Tony
Great thing to know. I broke 2 cheap sanders, so maybe I go for Makita too now as you managed to fix the problem. Was thinking if a laser cutter could be made to cut the velcro. I mean if it works, then you could quickly cut several replacement parts.
Great idea! My first idea for the glue would have been something like „3M feathering disc adhesive“ which is used to glue pads to sanders not having hook and loop. Hope you are able to get the velcro off when it needs replacement or another session of sanding the sander 😂Anna
I don't think I did, can't remember 😅 all in all I bought the cheap replacement for £7 and I still use it. The same replacement pad. Although the one I made worked just as well.
Contact adhesive (Evostick) that wont come off!! seems to be common with the Makita (or other brands as well?) a well designed failure, As I only use corded sanders (battery's are too heavy to use after about 30 mins on walls) I might change brands
Ahh gr8 stuff,it just so happens that my palm sander and detail sander are starting to peel from the base where the hook and loop is attached.Have a guess what im buying 2morrow.
I was wondering, is it possible to fit 150mm pad on this 125mm Makita sander. It uses almost the same watt motor as the model 6030 which is 150mm pad, so I think it should handle it ok. Can u do such experiment?
You can but the sanding disc will go over the sanders pad which means there will be no pressure going onto the wood from that part of the sanding disc which makes it pointless.
i'm all for cost cutting as some top manufacturers try to ripoff customers when buying spares etc.... The "add ons" are where they bump up their profits.....
I was able to use it only for a month, don't have access to my workshop at the moment so the test will resume from middle of June. But had no issues over that time. So ye seems to be a quite solid solurion.
Yes I do, but it's the same thing I make so no point of making videos on it. Currently struggling with time so big projects and builds will have to wait unfortunately
Did you factor in the spray adhesive, hole punch and Velcro, the hole punch alone would be more than £4. What size is the hole punch also? It’s a great idea though I’m in this position at the minute and was looking at buying a new pad, also have you any verdict on how the hook and loop you glued on compared to the aftermarket pad you bought. Keep up with the great videos
