Tools, Sharpening and Power Machinery - Gluing pad back onto orbital sander?

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mcjunk
01-12-04, 06:47 AM
The fabric "pad" on my orbital sander has come loose. The bottom of the sander is metal. The original adhesive coats the face of the fabric pad (not adhered to the metal surface). What type of adhesive should I use to reattach the pad?

chfite
01-12-04, 06:10 PM
I would be inclined to check the manufacturer's website to see if there is anything specific to address this. Trying to remount something subject to that much strain might be better addressed by replacing the part.
GregH
01-12-04, 06:12 PM
mcjunk:

I used contact cement to re-glue the pad on my air sander.

Try a bit on a corner of the pad to make sure it doesn't react or melt it.

weebee
01-15-04, 07:14 AM
Yup, I used contact cement on mine as well. Worked fine.