On Dec 9, 9:10*am, wrote:
RicodJour wrote:
On Dec 8, 7:24*pm, wrote:

What better pads? Do you know a part number and source for better
pads? The replacement pad for a Fein is around $60 plus shipping, and
could not be adapted to the HF tool. I know because I own both tools
and know the differences. A whole new HF tool with a new pad is a lot
less than $60 plus shipping for a part that won't work.

I do not own a HF...anything, but the HF blades fit a Fein
Multimaster, right? *Why would a blade fit and a sanding pad not fit?

Well, when you start with an incorrect statement, it's not surprising
that you end up with an incorrect conclusion. The Fein blades will not
fit the HF tool. The Fein has a fancy quick release mount that doesn't
require a deep offset for a bolt head, which is how blades and sanding
pads are mounted to the HF tool.

You mean the new Fein tools have the quick release mount. The 636 -
of which there are many many thousands of units out there, and the
consumables and replacement parts for them are readily available - has
the "old-fashioned" bolt mount. There are also other manufacturers -
Bosch, Dremel, Rockwell, etc. Another H&L pad would probably fit, or
be easily modified.

R