5 Inch 8 Hole Hook and Loop Replacement Sander Pad for Craftsman 315112170, 315116940, 315116950, 315112180, 315279870 Random Orbit Sanders

I bought this item in January, 2023 and I finally got a chance to use it in April right now. I replaced the rubber pad of my Craftsman rotary sander with this pad and bought a pack of Diablo sanding discs with hook’n lock…. It sticks ok initially but discs start flying off like after 5 mins of each use. I cannot stick back the disc as the hooks don’t stick strong enough anymore. Basically, the sanding discs become useless even far before I could use up all the sanding surface. I will have to buy another replacement pad but definitely NOT with this seller.

Junk Chinese .Right Not

This is a poor substitute for a Craftsman part. It broke the third time I used it with light use only. The plastic ring where the screws anchor it to the sander all sheared. I would not recommend this product.

Bought this item and it was a direct replacement for my sander

The replacement pad allows me to use my sander again. Great replacement!

I received the replacement sander pad on the date promised. It fit on to my sander with no issues. I have only had the need to use my sander once since I received the new pad. On that one occasion the sanding sheet adhered to the new pad fine. It was like having a new sander again.

Looks and works like the original Great price. Factory price is to high.

Finding anything in Amazon using Amazons search is a frustrating experience with a barrage of marketing incorrect products. I eventually rolled the dice and bought this product for my Craftsman Random Orbital Sander 315.116040 (see first three original parts photos) Be aware, this product **does not fit** the 315.116040 without modification. I didnt buy tools for show so I DIYd the sander pad by drilling the holes out to be ovals using the same diameter drill bit and using the side of the drill bit but to lengthen each hole radially outwards, very carefully. Each hole is roughly 1.5x long by 1.0x wide (do not widen!). Then I attached it to the Craftsman sander without issue. For the money I paid for this ($7.79) it was not worth my time to return the part. Based upon the immediate need, it was worth the time to try and modify, which worked out nicely this time.

This fixed my sander very well. So much better than buying a new one. Like new.

It didn’t fit