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DeWalt D26451: Why won't my sanding pad stick?

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:34:44 -0700

The sander pad is not sticking during normal household use of the DeWalt D26451

⟐ Answered January 08, 2026 at 19:34 MST

Porter-Cable 382: Why is my sand paper not sticking to the pad?

Wed, 27 Apr 2016 10:45:35 -0700

I recently tried changing my sander paper on my sander pad however the sand paper is no longer sticking. I had left the sander in the garage and it may have gotten a little wet, what do I do to be able to fix this?

⟐ Answered April 27, 2016 at 10:45 MST

DeWalt D26451: Should I try to repair or replace?

Mon, 22 May 2023 10:26:19 -0700

My sander came apart as I was sanding - one of the holes that a bolt attaches the pad to the sander became stripped (bolt isn’t stripped). I think the center thing with three holes needs to be replaced. I’m guessing the thing that sits on the pad rests on also needs to be replaced from the failure.

Is this repairable or do I need to buy a new sander?

⟐ Answer edited May 22, 2023 at 10:26 MST

DeWalt D26451: Why is the dust collection feature not working?

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 17:48:50 -0700

The dust shroud acts as if it is clogged and the dust collector is not doing its job.

⟐ Answered October 18, 2022 at 17:48 MST

Porter-Cable 382: Why is my sander scaring the surface of the my object?

Wed, 27 Apr 2016 10:41:11 -0700

I recently tried sanding down the paint on my car however instead of sanding the surface it is leaving heavy scratching and scaring. Should I be worried or should I continue to sand?

⟐ Answered April 27, 2016 at 10:41 MST

Bosch 3727DEVS: When do I need to replace the sanding pad?

Mon, 22 Feb 2016 20:44:40 -0700

How can I tell that it is time to replace the sanding pad?

⟐ Answered February 22, 2016 at 20:44 MST

Ridgid Router R2401 2018: Router won't turn on

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 18:18:00 -0700

The guide light comes on so I know it’s getting power

⟐ Commented April 06, 2022 at 18:18 MST

Ridgid R2611: Bypass the Varible unit

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 03:01:54 -0700

My unit died after a short time of use, I think it could be the varible power circuit board.

How do you bypass the board.

Yhis is a recond unit I bought a Direct Tools.

It is beyound the warrenty date and has very few hours on it.

This is just another example of Ridgid poor quality tools.

⟐ Answered August 16, 2020 at 3:01 MST

Porter-Cable 382: Why is my sander not sanding?

Mon, 11 Apr 2016 11:19:04 -0700

I recently purchased a Porter-Cable 382 at my local home depot. I had been using it for weeks and haven't had any issues sanding down some objects. However I went to use my sander today and it is no longer sanding the surface like it had done so well before. The head is spinning but not sanding, please help.

⟐ Answered April 11, 2016 at 11:19 MST

Bosch 3727DEVS: Sander is leaving un-sanded areas

Mon, 22 Feb 2016 20:53:26 -0700

The sander is leaving areas that appear to be un-sanded when used. What is causing this?

⟐ Answered February 22, 2016 at 20:53 MST

Craftsman Router 32017543 2014: router will power up running a slow speed

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 15:00:14 -0700

routine will run when turn on but will not come up to high rpm,s

Ryobi RS290G Repair: Running like over a 100 miles an hour, It has sped up and I don't know

Sat, 22 Apr 2023 10:01:58 -0700

The sander is on overdrive it has sped up and will not quit it won't even hold a pad on it because it's going so fast.

⟐ Commented April 22, 2023 at 10:01 MST

Dewalt Planer DW734 TYPE 1 2012: How tight should I take roller brackets be

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 13:27:38 -0700

Do the brackets that hold the intake rollers in place get tightened down to frame or should there be some play. There are springs beneath the bearing holding the rollers for some reason

RIDGID R2740: similar Craftsman 3x21 Belt Sander 315.117260 disassemble for repair

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:44:54 -0700

Upon disassembling the sander, I found that the left armature bearing failed, heated, and melted the plastic holding it in place. I can’t get the gear off of the armature in order to take the damaged parts off. I think it’s reverse threaded, but no way can I get it to budge. Help I would think a repair should be possible. Or, have Craftsman tools gotten so bad that this cannot be repaired?

⟐ Answer deleted January 31, 2022 at 0:44 MST

Bosch PBD 40: Is there a clutch?

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:19:05 -0700

I've had this bench drill for about 8 years. and it has wored well until now. Today I get a problem where as I am using it (with a drum sander in the chuck) the motoe continues to spin, but the chuck does not turn, and the displayed speed drops to 0. I am sanding with a light touch, so I am not putting much load onto the mechanism. Since I am visually impaired I am not keen to strip down this machine if it cn be avoided.

⟐ Answer accepted March 24, 2026 at 8:19 MST

Ryobi RS290G Repair: Why is my Ryobi making a weird noise?

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:28:41 -0700

My Ryobi sander started making a strange noise and is not sanding proper. I made sure there were no loose screws, cleaned it and then let it sit for a few hours to cool down as I had been sanding on and off for several hours. Unfortunately none of these seemed to help. What could be causing this and is it fixable ?

⟐ Commented March 12, 2026 at 0:28 MST

Porter Cable Router 75192 TYPE 3 2016: not turning on when plugged in to outlet

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:59:16 -0700

What is wrong with router that will not turn on?

⟐ Answered February 16, 2026 at 17:59 MST

Ponceuse Orbital Filaire Dexter 350W - 350OS2.5: Dexter orbital sander pad slipping

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:36:32 -0700

My Dexter orbital sander runs and the electric motor spins but for some reason when applying pressure on the pad, the pad hardly spins. Eventually with enough pressure the pad will stop altogether while the motor still runs. This is unrelated to the hook and loop pad not holding the sanding paper disk. Any idea how to fix it? PC350RS 125 mm

Hi, the backing plate does have a visible circular line of chafe however it is not grooved or anything.

There is a center screw on the shaft I believe but I could not find a way to open it as it only can spin with the part beneath it.

The device has no lock button.

I belive this maybe a slipping belt issue, either a gone one or covered in dust. However I cannot find a way to get to it, or find a replacement from this seemingly non existant Dexter brand

⟐ Answer accepted February 06, 2026 at 0:36 MST

bridge saw: computer got stuck on the main screen

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:34:42 -0700

what i can do to fix it?

⟐ Answered January 07, 2026 at 22:34 MST

Dewalt Planer DW733 TYPE 1 2012: Motor tripping fuse when switched on

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 12:10:22 -0700

Any idea what would cause the machine to trip the breaker in fuse box when switched on

⟐ Answered November 08, 2025 at 12:10 MST