Makita 6-in. Round Sanding Backing Pad, Hook & Loop, Soft (197314-7)

The Makita 197314-7 6" Round Sanding Backing Pad, Hook & Loop, Soft is a replacement sanding pad for select Makita random orbit sanding applications. This is a sanding backing pad designed for general sanding of flat surfaces. Model Number 197314-7. If your original pad is worn, glazing over, or not holding discs like it should, this is the part that gets your sander working the way it is supposed to again.

The big advantage here is straightforward: quick disc changes and proper dust flow. The hook and loop attachment lets you swap 6 inch abrasive discs fast without fighting adhesive-backed paper. The 8-hole pattern is made for efficient dust extraction, which matters because clogged abrasives cut slower, run hotter, and leave a rougher finish. When the pad matches the paper and the sander correctly, sanding stays more consistent from start to finish.

Makita built this soft pad for flat-surface sanding, so it is a good fit when you want a little give at the contact point instead of an overly firm backing surface. That softer interface can help the abrasive track smoothly across the workpiece while still giving enough support for general finish work. The durable rubber construction is there for long life, which is what you want from a wear item that sees constant vibration and repeated disc changes.

This is not a universal guess-and-see accessory. It is made to work with 6 inch, 8-hole, hook and loop abrasive paper, and it is specifically listed for use with the Makita BO6050J 6 inch Random Orbit Sander. That compatibility matters because the wrong hole pattern or pad style can hurt dust collection and sanding performance, even if the disc technically sticks.

For day-to-day jobsite use, this kind of part matters more than most guys think. A worn backing pad can cause poor paper adhesion, uneven sanding, and less effective dust pickup. Replacing it with the correct Makita pad is a simple fix that helps restore control, finish quality, and cleaner sanding, whether you are doing surface prep, finish sanding, or general flat-stock cleanup in the shop or on site.

This accessory makes the most sense for woodworkers, finish carpenters, remodelers, and serious DIY users already running a compatible Makita sander. If you need a soft replacement pad that matches the tool correctly and works with common 6 inch hook and loop sanding discs in an 8-hole pattern, this is the right kind of part to buy instead of trying to force a close-enough substitute.

Pad Size 6 in Attachment Method Hook and Loop Hole Pattern 8-hole Material Durable rubber Weight 0.38 lbs Made In Czech Republic

Makita 197314-7 6" Round Sanding Backing Pad, Hook & Loop, Soft is the right fix when your sander starts acting tired

This is the kind of replacement part that does not look exciting, but it absolutely affects how well your sander works every day.

• Who it's for: Anyone running a Makita BO6050J who needs to restore proper hook and loop grip and dust extraction for flat-surface sanding.
• Why it stands out: It gives you the correct 6 inch soft pad, 8-hole dust pattern, and Makita fit instead of a generic substitute that only sort of works.
• Worth knowing: This is a replacement backing pad, not a full sanding kit, so make sure your abrasive paper is also 6 inch, 8-hole, and hook and loop.

• What type of abrasive paper does this pad use? It is designed for 6 inch, 8-hole, hook and loop abrasive paper.
• What tool is this backing pad made for? It is listed for use with the Makita BO6050J 6 inch Random Orbit Sander.
• Is this a soft or hard sanding pad? This is the soft version, intended for general sanding of flat surfaces.