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Key Features
Overview
The Festool 484173 ST D115-M14-W Sanding Pad is a soft replacement sanding pad for the Festool RAS 115 rotary sander. This is a sanding pad designed for surface preparation and general sanding on flat and curved surfaces. Model Number 484173 uses an M14 connecting thread and a 4-1/2" (115 mm) diameter, making it the correct fit when your original pad is worn out and you need the sander to keep working the way it should.
What matters here is how the pad is set up for real use. The soft version gives you a more forgiving contact surface for most materials and sanding tasks, which helps when you are moving between broad flat areas and slight contours. Festool also uses its StickFix hook and loop surface, so abrasive changes are quick and clean. If you are swapping grits often during paint removal, finish sanding, or general surface prep, that saves time and lets you get more life out of discs that still have usable abrasive left on them.
The mechanical threaded fastening is a big part of why this pad makes sense on the RAS 115 platform. Instead of depending on a lighter attachment setup, the M14 threaded mount keeps the pad secure during aggressive sanding applications. That matters when you are leaning on the tool for stock removal or working tough surfaces where pad stability affects both cut and finish quality.
Festool also calls out the pad construction itself. The backing uses heat-resistant MPE foam, which is there for a reason. Sanding creates heat, especially when you are working hard coatings or pushing for faster material removal. A pad that holds its shape better under heat wears more evenly and helps keep the sanding pattern consistent over time.
This pad is a solid-sheet style with no dust collection holes. Festool notes that this design supports maximum abrasion on tougher surfaces, while the tool's integrated dust shroud handles dust extraction. In plain terms, this setup prioritizes sanding contact and material removal without giving up the dust control built into the matching sander.
Compatibility is straightforward. This pad is made for the Festool RAS 115, including the RAS115.04E rotary sander, and it is part of the broader Festool sanding system. That means it is built to work with Festool StickFix abrasives and within the brand's surface-prep approach of matched pad, abrasive, sander, and dust extraction.
If you already own a RAS 115 and need a fresh soft pad for everyday sanding across mixed surfaces, this is the right accessory. It is especially useful for woodworkers, remodelers, finish carpenters, and anyone doing surface prep where quick abrasive changes and a secure threaded mount matter more than fancy extras. It is not a universal random orbit pad or a generic backing plate. It is a purpose-built Festool replacement pad for one specific sander platform.
Built for Surface Prep That Moves Fast
This pad is made for the kind of sanding where the tool needs to stay planted and keep cutting. The soft face keeps it versatile, but the threaded mount makes sure it still holds up when the work gets aggressive.
- Designed for Festool RAS 115 rotary sanders
- M14 threaded fastening helps keep the pad secure under load
- Soft version suits most surfaces and sanding applications
Quick Disc Changes, Less Waste
StickFix is one of those features you appreciate more the longer the job runs. Swapping grits is fast, and if a disc still has life left, you can pull it off and use it again later instead of burning through abrasives.
- Hook and loop StickFix surface for fast abrasive changes
- Helps reuse partially used abrasives
- Built to work within the Festool sanding system
Made for Tougher Materials
The no-hole pad face is set up for maximum abrasion on demanding surfaces. Pair that with the tool's dust shroud and you get strong sanding contact without giving up practical dust control on the job.
- Solid sheet abrasive setup with no dust holes
- Supports maximum abrasion on tough surfaces
- Tool-integrated dust shroud handles dust extraction
What's in the Box
- (1) Festool ST D115-M14-W Sanding Pad
Key Specifications
Compatibility
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Pro Tip
Before a long sanding session, check the pad foam for wear or brittleness. A fresh pad keeps the sanding pattern more consistent and helps you avoid stopping mid-job to chase finish problems.
Warranty & Support
Tool Nut's Take
Festool 484173 ST D115-M14-W Sanding Pad keeps the RAS 115 doing the job it was built for
If your RAS 115 still has plenty of life left, this is the replacement pad that makes more sense than fighting a worn-out one.
- Who it's for: RAS 115 owners doing surface prep, finish cleanup, and general sanding on flat or slightly curved work.
- Why it stands out: You get the secure M14 threaded mount, soft pad versatility, and StickFix abrasive changes that make the Festool system easy to live with.
- Worth knowing: This is a dedicated replacement pad, not a universal accessory, and the solid-face design has no dust holes because the matching tool handles dust control through its shroud.
Common Questions
- What tool does this pad fit? It is designed for the Festool RAS 115 rotary sander, including the RAS115.04E.
- What size is the pad? The pad diameter is 4-1/2" (115 mm).
- Does it use hook and loop abrasives? Yes. It uses Festool StickFix hook and loop attachment for quick abrasive changes.
- Does this pad have dust collection holes? No. It is a solid-sheet pad with 0 dust holes.
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