3M Hookit Disc Pad 05776, Easy Change Out, Medium Density Foam, 6 in

Perfect pad for years.

Just right. These pads last forever as compared with the cheapo pads... If you want your work to count... THIS is the pad for you.

I have only tried a couple pads and this is the same as we used in class. Ive been very happy with this and coupled with the 3M papers Ive been using, I probably wont be changing any time soon.

I have used these for years--they do a much quicker and overall better job than belt sanders and changing grit pads is a breeze. There is, however, one serious glitch. In heavy use, the pad locks permanently to the spindle. Meaning that no available leverage or torque can get the damned thing off when you need to replace it. I have tried using anti-seize grease, I have tried loosening immediately after each use, I have tried modifying an open-end wrench to supplement just pulling on the outside of the disc with the spindle locked--basically nothing prevents the problem from recurring. Since the pads are so expensive, one uses them as long as possible. But sooner or later, the pad must be replaced (try VERY hard to avoid catching the edge of the pad on the edge of hardwood!). At that point, frustration ensues. It makes an expensive sander unusable after one or two pad changes. This alone has made me switch from Makita to Nieko--they have the same problems, but the Nieko costs 1/3 the Makita and works nearly as well.

Nothing better than hook and loop when you are wet sanding a sailboat hull

works good on a DA sander.

Nice

Well made dose good job

3M quality you expect. Built to last, great value for the money. Hook action is excellent.

This was the best price I could find for this pad. Hook it is a great product and easy to use. I recommend it to everyone. Plus you cant go wrong with 3M.