Q: What does an interface pad do?
It sits between the backing pad and the sanding disc, giving the disc some cushioning so it can follow rounded surfaces and contours instead of just flat ones.
08K1121 - Five-Hole Grip-Faced Firm Interface Pad
The 5" diameter by 3/8" thick interface pad is used in combination with hook-and-loop sanding discs for sanding rounded surfaces and contours.
Using the interface pad also produces a more consistent and even result. The interface pad is placed between the backing pad and the sanding disc.
It sits between the backing pad and the sanding disc, giving the disc some cushioning so it can follow rounded surfaces and contours instead of just flat ones.
A firm pad like this one supports the disc more directly for a consistent, even result on surfaces that are only gently contoured, while a soft pad flexes further for pronounced curves.
Yes, the Mirka 5" five-hole grip-faced firm interface pad works with hook-and-loop sanding discs, sitting between the disc and the backing pad for contour work.
| Dimensions | 5" dia. × 3/8" thick |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Compatibility | Compatible with hook-and-loop sanding discs and grip-faced backing pads. |
| Includes | Interface pad |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Mirka 5" Five-Hole Grip-Faced Firm Interface Pad
The 5" diameter by 3/8" thick interface pad is used in combination with hook-and-loop sanding discs for sanding rounded surfaces and contours.
Using the interface pad also produces a more consistent and even result. The interface pad is placed between the backing pad and the sanding disc.