re: sander pads

[David Widmer]

In your opinion, which is best: the hook & loop type or the adhesive type pad? My experience has been the hook & loop type seems to become ineffective in holding the discs fairly quickly. Is there a special way of handling the pad or is the adhesive type better? I would appreciate your (unbiased) opinion before I place my order. My hook & loop pad isn't working anymore.
Thanks!

[John]

Never leave the pad without a piece of sandpaper on it - this will protect the hooks. Also, never use the sander without sandpaper on it. Finally, the pads wear out every so often. You can buy replacement pads at Home Depot. Or right here.

The hook and loop are the best I think. You can change papers and change back if the one you removed isn't worn out. Sandpaper discs are expensive.