I'm 3/4 of the way through a DIY refinish (interior) of 11 wood frame
windows and 8 wood door frames. The reason is wall paint over-paint on the
unpainted (stained / poly / varnish) wood frames.

I'm using the harbor Freight Multi Tool. The tool has performed well, with
the exception of the Velcro sanding pad (the foam pad, not the sand
paper). The plastic hooks are now so worn that the felt backed sandpaper
pads no longer stick. The hooks have broken off little by little.

Trouble is, Harbor Freight doesn't sell that part (product #65700 or
67256) part #502). At least not in my local store, nor is it listed in
their website.

I found these on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Fein-638061290.../dp/B0000223OR

Anyone know if they will work on the HF tool? Is the mounting hole and
sandpaper size the same?

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Tony Sivori wrote:
I'm 3/4 of the way through a DIY refinish (interior) of 11 wood frame
windows and 8 wood door frames. The reason is wall paint over-paint
on the unpainted (stained / poly / varnish) wood frames.

I'm using the harbor Freight Multi Tool. The tool has performed well,
with the exception of the Velcro sanding pad (the foam pad, not the
sand paper). The plastic hooks are now so worn that the felt backed
sandpaper pads no longer stick. The hooks have broken off little by
little.

Trouble is, Harbor Freight doesn't sell that part (product #65700 or
67256) part #502). At least not in my local store, nor is it listed in
their website.

I found these on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Fein-638061290.../dp/B0000223OR

Anyone know if they will work on the HF tool? Is the mounting hole and
sandpaper size the same?

The Dremel pad will probably fit (the blades sure do).
http://www.amazon.com/Dremel-MM11-Mu...23690& sr=8-6

You might be able to find the Dremel pad at either Loews or Home Depot.

In the alternative, try gluing some Velcro to your worn-out pad. Even
better, slather some rubber cement to both the pad and the sandpaper. Let it
dry and slap 'em together.

HeyBub wrote:

The Dremel pad will probably fit (the blades sure do).
http://www.amazon.com/Dremel-MM11-Mu...23690& sr=8-6

You might be able to find the Dremel pad at either Loews or Home Depot.

I just got back from Lowe's. They sell the Dremel, but they didn't have
replacement sanding pads.

In the alternative, try gluing some Velcro to your worn-out pad. Even
better, slather some rubber cement to both the pad and the sandpaper.
Let it dry and slap 'em together.

I got some 2" wide velcro tape. 3" would have been perfect, but they
didn't have it that wide. The four foot long roll was $10. If it works
there is enough to recondition the sanding pad about 14 times.

It will be this weekend before I have time to get back to the door and
window frames. For the benefit of those who have the tool, I post how well
the tape worked, if it works.

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On Dec 8, 11:59*am, Tony Sivori wrote:
HeyBub wrote:

The Dremel pad will probably fit (the blades sure do).
http://www.amazon.com/Dremel-MM11-Mu...p/B001IZPEAM/r...

You might be able to find the Dremel pad at either Loews or Home Depot.

I just got back from Lowe's. They sell the Dremel, but they didn't have
replacement sanding pads.

In the alternative, try gluing some Velcro to your worn-out pad. Even
better, slather some rubber cement to both the pad and the sandpaper.
Let it dry and slap 'em together.

I got some 2" wide velcro tape. 3" would have been perfect, but they
didn't have it that wide. The four foot long roll was $10. If it works
there is enough to recondition the sanding pad about 14 times.

It will be this weekend before I have time to get back to the door and
window frames. For the benefit of those who have the tool, I post how well
the tape worked, if it works.

Keep track of your expenditures and time involved. Let us know when
you hit the "I could have bought a better unit for what I've invested
in this thing" point.

R

On Dec 8, 1:02*pm, wrote:
On Tue, 8 Dec 2009 09:45:34 -0800 (PST), RicodJour



wrote:
On Dec 8, 11:59*am, Tony Sivori wrote:
HeyBub wrote:

The Dremel pad will probably fit (the blades sure do).
http://www.amazon.com/Dremel-MM11-Mu...p/B001IZPEAM/r....

You might be able to find the Dremel pad at either Loews or Home Depot.

I just got back from Lowe's. They sell the Dremel, but they didn't have
replacement sanding pads.

In the alternative, try gluing some Velcro to your worn-out pad. Even
better, slather some rubber cement to both the pad and the sandpaper..
Let it dry and slap 'em together.

I got some 2" wide velcro tape. 3" would have been perfect, but they
didn't have it that wide. The four foot long roll was $10. If it works
there is enough to recondition the sanding pad about 14 times.

It will be this weekend before I have time to get back to the door and
window frames. For the benefit of those who have the tool, I post how well
the tape worked, if it works.

Keep track of your expenditures and time involved. *Let us know when
you hit the "I could have bought a better unit for what I've invested
in this thing" point.

The HF multi-tool sells for $39. The Fein version costs roughly 10
times that. He could simply buy a whole new HF unit every time the pad
wears out and still spend far less than "buying a better unit". The
Fein would no doubt also need a new pad periodically.

I didn't mean to imply that it had to be a Fein - there are cheaper
alternatives. I was commenting on the "buy a cheap tool and find a
new maintenance hobby" method.

R

On Dec 8, 1:46*pm, wrote:
On Tue, 8 Dec 2009 10:36:56 -0800 (PST), RicodJour



wrote:
On Dec 8, 1:02*pm, wrote:
On Tue, 8 Dec 2009 09:45:34 -0800 (PST), RicodJour

wrote:
On Dec 8, 11:59*am, Tony Sivori wrote:
HeyBub wrote:

The Dremel pad will probably fit (the blades sure do).
http://www.amazon.com/Dremel-MM11-Mu...p/B001IZPEAM/r...

You might be able to find the Dremel pad at either Loews or Home Depot.

I just got back from Lowe's. They sell the Dremel, but they didn't have
replacement sanding pads.

In the alternative, try gluing some Velcro to your worn-out pad. Even
better, slather some rubber cement to both the pad and the sandpaper.
Let it dry and slap 'em together.

I got some 2" wide velcro tape. 3" would have been perfect, but they
didn't have it that wide. The four foot long roll was $10. If it works
there is enough to recondition the sanding pad about 14 times.

It will be this weekend before I have time to get back to the door and
window frames. For the benefit of those who have the tool, I post how well
the tape worked, if it works.

Keep track of your expenditures and time involved. *Let us know when
you hit the "I could have bought a better unit for what I've invested
in this thing" point.

The HF multi-tool sells for $39. The Fein version costs roughly 10
times that. He could simply buy a whole new HF unit every time the pad
wears out and still spend far less than "buying a better unit". The
Fein would no doubt also need a new pad periodically.

I didn't mean to imply that it had to be a Fein - there are cheaper
alternatives. *I was commenting on the "buy a cheap tool and find a
new maintenance hobby" method.


I understand the sentiment, but I don't think it really applies in
this case. The tool isn't broken. A piece of velcro wore out from
extensive use. Same thing could happen on the Fein, except replacing
it on the Fein would be a lot more expensive.

Once again, I didn't mention Fein, but yes, of course you're right -
anything can wear out. As in most tools, the consumables and
replacement parts are what comprise the bulk of the true cost of
ownership. Harbor Freight tools are noticeably lacking in some areas,
this being one of them. Jury rigged repairs to oscillating tool pads
won't come near the life of a store bought pad. As the HF sanding pad
has already worn out, and proven itself to be a weak spot, I'd look at
modifying a better quality pad and getting increased longevity. The HF
pad foam rubber backing will not last very long with the increased
stress from replacing the hook and loop.

R

salty wrote:
On Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:28:33 -0500, Tony Sivori
wrote:
Trouble is, Harbor Freight doesn't sell that part (product #65700 or
67256) part #502). At least not in my local store, nor is it listed in
their website.

I found these on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Fein-638061290.../dp/B0000223OR

Anyone know if they will work on the HF tool? Is the mounting hole and
sandpaper size the same?

For about the same price as that, Harbor Fright has a complete palm
sander

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=98622

It might work, if the pad is think enough. I'll check it out. I need a
fairly thick pad because not all of the surfaces are flat

The attachment system on the Fein is quite different from the Harbor
Fright version. I doubt it would be adaptable. The HB unit needs the
mounting hole deeply recessed, among other issues. Maybe you could slice
off the old hooks, or grind them smooth, and glue on some new ones made
from a few strips of standard velcro.

Excellent idea! I'm looking at the HF pad, and the hook and loop surface
will cleanly peel off from the foam. All I'll need to do is find an
adhesive backed piece of velcro that is large enough, with good enough
glue. I know I've seen it in tape form, perhaps it is sold in sheets.

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salty wrote:

For about the same price as that, Harbor Fright has a complete palm
sander

Ok, I had a look at the Harbor Freight palm sander. Not suitable for what
I need. The foam pad is very thin compared to the Multi Tool. So it won't
sand shaped wood work as well as the deeply padded Multi Tool sanding
attachment.

The real killer is that the palm sander used the same hook and loop paper
attachment method as the Multi Tool.

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Tony Sivori
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