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Why won't my sanding pad stick?

accepted DeWalt D26451 6 Answers

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Dec 22, 2023

commented Dec 22, 2023 by Gayle

4 Answers

Should I try to repair or replace?

accepted DeWalt D26451 4 Answers

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May 22, 2023

answer edited May 22, 2023 by [deleted]

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Running like over a 100 miles an hour, It has sped up and I don't know

unanswered Ryobi RS290G 0 Answers

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Apr 22, 2023

commented Apr 22, 2023 by ylabbe1

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disk spins but does not orbit

unanswered Ridgid R2601 0 Answers

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Apr 11, 2023

asked Apr 11, 2023 by gmanfam

Makita BO5041 Orbit Sander

1 Answer

The sander pad only vibrating not spinning.

Makita BO5041 Orbit Sander 1 Answer

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Mar 21, 2023

commented Mar 21, 2023 by Hans

1 Answer

Why is my Ryobi making a weird noise?

accepted Ryobi RS290G 1 Answer

Jacob Mehnert 44.8k

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Nov 10, 2022

answer accepted Nov 10, 2022 by Jacob Mehnert

3 Answers

Why is the dust collection feature not working?

accepted DeWalt D26451 3 Answers

Answered

Oct 18, 2022

answered Oct 18, 2022 by Sherry

0 Answers

Sander won't rotate when plugged in after attempt at cleaning

unanswered Ryobi RS290G 0 Answers

Edited by author

Oct 23, 2020

edited by author Oct 23, 2020 by Rebecca Kohl

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removal of lower bearings on Bosch ROS 3725DEVS

unanswered Bosch 3727DEVS 0 Answers

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Aug 19, 2020

asked Aug 19, 2020 by Dave Desmarais

1 Answer

Bypass the Varible unit

Ridgid R2611 1 Answer

Christopher Dahle

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Aug 16, 2020

answered Aug 16, 2020 by Christopher Dahle

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Uncontrolled Lurching/Bucking during normal sanding.

unanswered Bosch 3727DEVS 0 Answers

Brian Bauerschmidt

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Nov 7, 2018

asked Nov 7, 2018 by Brian Bauerschmidt

1 Answer

Why is my sander spinning very slowly?

accepted DeWalt D26451 1 Answer

Christoph Sawyer 11

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Oct 3, 2018

commented Oct 3, 2018 by Christoph Sawyer

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Why does my dampening ring keep coming loose and jamming sander?

unanswered Bosch 3727DEVS 0 Answers

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Jul 26, 2018

asked Jul 26, 2018 by Bill Wiegandt

Porter-Cable 382

1 Answer

Motor runs way too fast but has no power, stops when in contact with b

accepted Porter-Cable 382 1 Answer

mayer 689.3k

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May 20, 2017

answer accepted May 20, 2017 by mayer

Porter-Cable 382

2 Answers

Why is my sand paper not sticking to the pad?

accepted Porter-Cable 382 2 Answers

Nick O'Sadcia 448

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Apr 27, 2016

answered Apr 27, 2016 by Nick O'Sadcia

Porter-Cable 382

2 Answers

Why is my sander scaring the surface of the my object?

Porter-Cable 382 2 Answers

Nick O'Sadcia 448

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Apr 27, 2016

answered Apr 27, 2016 by Nick O'Sadcia

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How can I tell if the dust canister is full?

unanswered Bosch 3727DEVS 0 Answers

Jordan Talley 4

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Apr 18, 2016

asked Apr 18, 2016 by Jordan Talley

Porter-Cable 382

1 Answer

Why is my sander not sanding?

Porter-Cable 382 1 Answer

Nick O'Sadcia 448

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Apr 11, 2016

answered Apr 11, 2016 by Nick O'Sadcia

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Why is my sanding pad spinning too quickly?

unanswered DeWalt D26451 0 Answers

mayer 689.3k

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Feb 24, 2016

commented Feb 24, 2016 by mayer

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Why is my sanding pad spinning too quickly?

unanswered DeWalt D26451 0 Answers

Shelby LeQuire 639

Answer deleted

Feb 23, 2016

answer deleted Feb 23, 2016 by Shelby LeQuire