How to Replace the Sanding Pad on a Porter Cable Sander

Sanding pad bad? It's time to face the fix. Whether you are a master carpenter or a seasonal sander, eReplacementParts.com provides the parts, procedures and facts you need to fearlessly fix what fails you.

The sanding pad is the part of the sander that holds the paper. There are two primary styles of pads available (adhesive and hook-and-loop). Either can be purchased with (or without) dust collection holes. Eventually, all sanding pads will wear down and will need to be replaced.

With a hook-and-loop pad, it's not uncommon for the small hooks (which secure the paper) to wear out (and no longer hold the paper at all). The edges of the pads (regardless of style) can also become damaged or worn.

This article provides step-by-step instructions for removing and installing the sanding pad on a Porter Cable Quicksand 333 series sander.

Let's get started.

REMOVING THE SANDING PAD [top] 1. Remove the sanding pad.

Remove the (3) screws from the sander pad.

Remove the sanding pad from the sander.

    INSTALLING THE NEW SANDING PAD [top] 2. Install the sanding pad.

For easy alignment: pass a small screwdriver through one of the screw holes on the new sanding pad; then insert the end of the screwdriver into one of the holes on the pad support.

Install the sanding pad.

Secure the sander pad with the (3) screws.

Sanding can be a demanding task. But you don't have to rough-up your accountant to smooth-out your countertops. As you just learned, repairing your own power tools is simple when you follow our step-by-step guides. Not only did you expand sander functionality at a fraction of the cost of replacement; you have taken the edge off all future repairs.

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