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Offline jbarr

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Festool sanders and 3M Cubitron Xtract sandpaper problems
« on: November 20, 2022, 03:50 PM »
I just saw this video ... and he's right the 3M disks don't stick very well and may move when sanding. I also didn't realize that Festool make a pad protector

Is it a good idea or not?

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Offline Lincoln

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Re: Festool sanders and 3M Cubitron Xtract sandpaper problems
« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2022, 04:16 PM »
Festool make pad protectors to go with the mesh abrasives that they have available (Granat Net).
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Offline Chainring

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Re: Festool sanders and 3M Cubitron Xtract sandpaper problems
« Reply #2 on: November 20, 2022, 07:49 PM »
3M recommends protection pads in their docs. Festool recommends them when using Granat Net. I'd say that's a yes.
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Offline NiteWalkerGR

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Re: Festool sanders and 3M Cubitron Xtract sandpaper problems
« Reply #3 on: November 20, 2022, 09:32 PM »
I use the pad protectors even with plain granat discs; the less wear on the actual (expensive) pad, the better.
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Offline rmhinden

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Re: Festool sanders and 3M Cubitron Xtract sandpaper problems
« Reply #4 on: November 20, 2022, 10:35 PM »
I have been using the 3M Cubitron with the Festool pad protector.   Works pretty well.

Bob
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Offline Chris Wong

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Re: Festool sanders and 3M Cubitron Xtract sandpaper problems
« Reply #5 on: November 21, 2022, 01:01 AM »
Just be aware that pad protectors provide some extra cushion which is not always desirable.
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