9145 Abrasive Disc Holder Internal Review

It would be nice if there were other options... Be sure to order at least three or four because these things are complete crap and don't last long.

Worked exactly how we needed it to. They also last quite a long time. Just make sure you buy the right size threads and bolts. There are also discs of different sizes. So just pay attention and everything will be fine.

I enjoyed using it on my angle grinder, but after a few uses the very edge of the velcro pad wore off and the pads were no longer holding up. The pad holder is now unusable, although 95% of the remaining Velcro is still in place.

Have been using these pod holders for many years. I only buy 3M brands. Change this pod holder regularly. The last batch is complete bullshit. The threaded metal part detaches from the plastic almost immediately. quality control?

Purchased for use with 3M brand Scotch Bright Pads. When new it doesn't partially hold the pads securely, but at least it does. After 5 weeks of use, the velcro that holds the pad to the wheel is wearing away on the wheel and the wheel is no longer holding the pads. We had to cut off all the velcro hooks and replace them with regular velcro, which doesn't work well either. Through-hole pads and pads that have a thin bolt to hold the pad in place work better, even on flat surfaces.

First let me say that I find this disc "holder" or support pad to be a quality product. He does his job and pretty well at it. It holds 3M velcro discs securely and provides a decent soft surface for the sanding disc. I bought this backing pad to use with several different 3M drives and have found it to work very well with all of them. So what's the problem? Here it is. The "specifications" attached to this product "warn" you that this item is intended for "professional" use only. In addition…