How to replace a pad DeWalt Orbital Disc Sander Repair DW4388

When your sander is not hanging on to the paper, it's time to replace your pad. My DeWalt 423 palm sander uses a 5” disc. The problem is that the little velcro hooks wear down and can not grip the paper any longer. The DEWALT DW4388 5-Inch Random Orbit Palm Sander Pad is a hook and loop model (velcro)

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[diddlytube]

Well, imagine: A YouTube how-to that gets to the point, demonstrates what needs to be done, and includes a concise narration without either overbearing background music or distracting noises to drown it out. Very good video. I know 100% more about the topic than I knew coming in.

[phanatic]

Thanks mate. I just pulled my grandmother's table out of my parents basement and I want to sand it down and paint it. My dad let me borrow his sander but the pad needs to be replaced. Appreciate you taking the time to put this together.

[lucianobuirasdaddetta]

I really hope you still making these Briant videos, so I never could figure up how do that. You is a

[Irwhodunit]

The "T-20 Star bit" made this 3 minutes worthwhile. Thanks.

[ReneeB]

Thanks for the video! This just happened to my Dewalt Sander I’ve used rehabbing properties for 10 years! I ordered the part on Amazon. It cost me $15 after tax. It will arrive in the next couple of days. Again… much thanks!

[djmario]

Great video clear explanations and outline, sad part for me is that the three screws gone bad cannot access because the heads already worn out.... any advice would kindly appreciate it... thanks

[mickey]

My pad and break assemble came loose while I was sanding, and I lost one of the three screws holding the pad in place. Found them at Lowe's....Stainless Steel, Pan Phillips Machine Screws, 8-32 x 3/4. Worked perfect! Couldn't find these anywhere on the web and Dewalt doesn't offer them as well.

[patribtr]

thanks for sharing your video. it was very helpful. Easy for us ladies who love tools, but don't know how they need to be maintained.

[cal]

super helpful. saved my getting a whole new orbital sander. many thanks

[karadanvers]

Ty for t-20 starbit info :) just what I needed

[ramonaguirre]

Yeah... using the sander without sandpaper will wear down the disc pad real Great video. To the point.

[timothyconway]

Thanks.
I'm happy that I found this video. I got disgusted with this situation and threw away a sander that could have been salvaged.

[sonerozen]

Very helpful video.. May God bless you/happy new year...

[kirk]

So easy.  I'm feeling more confident in these repairs, thanks!

[ToniTerrific]

I am having trouble getting the new pad on my Dewalt the holes all line up but I can't get them to screw in. What the hell could I be doping wrong?

[GatorFinishing]

Great video, well done and hey, nice sandpaper :)

[kyleweisse]

2:02 where can I get that kind of ring

[travish]

My belt snapped, and when removing the pad, the metal shield is mostly torn off. Can I just remove the metal shield completely? What is the purpose of the metal plate attached to the pad? Sanding discs still hold to the pad just fine, and there is no information online about the purpose of the thin metal shield attached to the pad. Thanks

[captnron]

I noticed that when you removed the sanding pad and screws there are no washers, in the Dewalt parts schematic it shows washers, is this something that is not needed?

[nicolasbracho]

Good, but not good enough. Next time, after removing the plate, take some time to clean the tool, with a brush and compressed air, and perhaps a clean damp cloth.