About this product
Key Features
Overview
The Festool 484172 ST-STF-D115/0-M14 H StickFix Sanding Pad for RAS 115 is a replacement hard sanding pad built for the Festool RAS 115 rotary sander. Model Number: 484172. This is a sander backing pad designed for aggressive sanding on flat surfaces and narrow edges. If you are doing paint prep, refinishing, furniture work, or edge cleanup and need the pad to stay firm under pressure, this is the one that makes sense.
What sets this pad apart is the hard version construction. That higher edge strength helps the tool stay flatter on the work instead of rolling off the edge, which is exactly what you want when working door rebates, even surfaces, and tight edge areas. On real work, that means better control, less accidental rounding, and more consistent sanding where the shape of the part matters.
The M14 connecting thread is there for a reason. Mechanical threaded fastening keeps the pad secured for aggressive sanding applications, so the interface between the sander and the pad stays solid when you lean into tougher surface prep. For a rotary sander like the RAS 115, that secure connection matters because this tool is often used where material removal speed is part of the job.
Festool also builds this pad around its StickFix hook and loop system. That gives you quick abrasive changes and lets you reuse partially used abrasives instead of peeling them off and throwing them away too early. The pad uses solid sheet abrasive with no holes, and the tool's integrated dust shroud handles dust extraction. In practice, that setup is aimed at maximum abrasion on demanding surfaces while still keeping dust management tied into the tool.
Material and pad construction matter on accessories like this, even if they do not get much attention. Festool states that its sanding pads use heat-resistant MPE foam for consistent results, even wear, and longer service life. That is the kind of detail that helps the pad hold up better over time and keeps the sanding action more predictable from the first disc to the last.
Compatibility is straightforward. This pad is suitable for the Festool RAS 115 and uses the StickFix abrasive interface. It is not a general-purpose universal backing pad. If you run the RAS 115 and want a hard pad for flat work and narrow edge sanding, this is the correct type of accessory. If you need more cushion for contour work, you would want a different pad style instead of forcing this one into the wrong job.
Who should buy it? Painters, finish carpenters, cabinet and furniture builders, and refinishers who already use the RAS 115 and want a pad that stays firm on flat stock and edge detail. It is also a smart spare to keep on hand because Festool notes that pad foam wears over time. When a pad starts to fatigue, sanding quality drops fast, and that is a lousy time to stop work and wait on a replacement.
Built for Flat Work and Edge Control
This hard sanding pad is meant for the kind of work where shape retention matters. When you are flattening a surface or cleaning up a narrow edge, the firmer pad helps the sander track more accurately.
- Hard version for higher edge strength
- Recommended for flat surfaces and narrow edges
- Well suited to door rebates and similar edge detail work
Fast Abrasive Swaps, Less Waste
The StickFix interface keeps abrasive changes quick, which is a bigger deal than it sounds when you are working through grits or replacing worn paper mid-job. It also makes it easier to save and reuse discs that still have life left in them.
- StickFix hook and loop design supports quick disc changes
- Can reuse partially used abrasives
- Designed as part of the Festool sanding system
Threaded to Stay Put Under Heavy Sanding
Aggressive sanding puts more demand on the connection between the tool and the pad. The M14 threaded mount gives this accessory a more secure mechanical fit for heavier surface prep work.
- M14 connecting thread
- Mechanical fastening for aggressive sanding applications
- Works with the Festool RAS 115 rotary sander
What's in the Box
- (1) Sanding Pad
Key Specifications
Compatibility
Built For
Pro Tip
Keep a spare pad on hand and check the foam before starting a finish job. Festool notes that pad foam can become brittle with age, and a worn pad will show up fast on edges and flat surfaces.
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Tool Nut's Take
Festool 484172 ST-STF-D115/0-M14 H StickFix Sanding Pad for RAS 115 Gets the Simple Stuff Right
If you run a RAS 115 and do flat sanding or edge work, this hard pad is the right kind of boring accessory: it fits right, stays put, and helps the tool do cleaner work.
- Who it's for: RAS 115 users doing paint prep, refinishing, furniture work, and edge sanding where a firm pad is better than a forgiving one.
- Why it stands out: The hard pad design, StickFix abrasive interface, and M14 threaded mount make it a purpose-built accessory instead of a generic backing pad.
- Worth knowing: This is a specialized pad for flat surfaces and narrow edges, not the choice for soft contour sanding, and it is sold as a single pad.
Common Questions
- What tool does this sanding pad fit? It is suitable for the Festool RAS 115 rotary sander.
- Is this a hard or soft pad? This is the hard version, built for high edge strength on flat surfaces and narrow edges.
- What size is the pad? The pad diameter is 4-1/2" (115 mm).
- How does it attach to the sander? It uses an M14 connecting thread for mechanical fastening.
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