This is a genuine manufacturer-approved part which is specially designed for use with DeWALT and Porter Cable sanders. The platen helps to secure the sandpaper sheet. It is an identical replacement for a missing or a faulty component that was installed on a new unit, please make sure to refer to the owners manual and the appropriate diagrams of your model for the correct application of this part. This high-quality platen is made of durable materials and is sold individually, keep in mind the hardware to secure it is sold separately.
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This part works with the following brands:
Porter Cable
DeWALT
This part works with the following products:
Sander Polisher
Part# 148712-01 replaces these:
148712-01, P148712-01,
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it worked great
soon as I got the part I put it on and my sander is working again
Guest - June 8, 2019
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Saved my project Thanks
Fit perfectly I was back to work and finished on time
Guest - August 19, 2019
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I was about ready to chuck my broken sander when I decided to look for parts. Finding quickly what I needed and getting quickly help me save a good sander. I know will look at your site for other needs
Guest - July 1, 2020
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Perfect fit
Had some challenges with the order delivery time/date, but once I contacted their support the product was delivered within 2 days. Works great, thank you.
Guest - June 21, 2021
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It took a little while to get the part, because it was an older sander. However, they stuck to it till they found the part and sent it to me and it worked perfectly. They’ll go to a lot of trouble,to solve your problem for you.
Richard - May 16, 2025
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Just what was needed.
Arrived quickly. Worked as expected. Thank you.
Guest - October 25, 2022
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Removed 4 screws from the sanding pad, then removed pad. Removed the broken platen from bearing. Took off the the paper clamps from the old platen and placed them on the new one. Installed new platen back on sander, then installed the new pad with the 4 screws.
1. Removed the four Torx screws holding the platen on the sander.
2. Removed the pad and the platen.
3. Replaced the platen with the new one, put on the pad and re-installed the four screws.
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Platen was broken around the central bushing indentation causing excessive vibration.
Removed 4 screws from the bottom of the sander holding the the platen and cover plate. Removed both the cover plate and platen. Took spring clamps off the broken platen and placed them on new platen (they pressed into place with the help of a screwdriver). Put new platen and cover plate back on sander and replaced 4 screws. Took about
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The platen fell apart and the foam was almost non existent
removed broken platen by unscrewing 4 torx screws and removing the top plate. removed sandpaper clips from damaged platen. replaced damaged platen with new part. put everything back together. Platen is tight fit on the bearing, so some careful prying with a screwdriver was necessary to remove it.
1. I removed 4 screws holding the rubber sanding pad and removed it.
2. Removed metal brackets that hold sand paper. Pay attention to how they fit into their grooves.
3. I then removed old platen and replaced it with new one.
4. Put metal brackets back in place. This was a struggle at first. They just didn\'t seem
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5. I was then able to screw the pad back on and everything works great.
1. Removed 4 mounting screws
2. Removed old platen
3. Transferred retaining clamps from old platen to new
4. Installed new platen with 4 mounting screws
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This part works with the following models:
ERP Number: ERP12417188
Manufacturer Part Number: 148712-01
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Item is not in stock and usually ships 10-15 business days from the time you place your order.
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