Makita 6-in. Round Sanding Backing Pad, Hook & Loop, Super Soft (197316-3)

The Makita 197316-3 6 Inch Round Sanding Backing Pad, Hook and Loop, Super Soft is a replacement sanding backing pad for Makita random orbit sanding applications. This is a sanding backing pad designed for fine sanding of flat surfaces. Model Number 197316-3 gives you a 6 inch round pad with a hook and loop face, a super soft density, and an 8-hole pattern for dust extraction.

What makes this pad worth paying attention to is how it changes the way the sander works at the surface. A super soft pad is the right call when you want a lighter touch for finish work, final passes, or sanding where you do not want the pad to fight the material. Instead of acting overly stiff, it gives the abrasive a more forgiving contact patch that is better suited to fine sanding.

The hook and loop attachment keeps disc changes quick and straightforward. If you switch grits often during sanding, that matters. Pull off the worn disc, press on the next one, and keep moving. On a real job, that is a lot easier than dealing with slower attachment methods, especially when you are stepping through grits for a cleaner finish.

Makita also built this backing pad with durable rubber construction for long life. That is important on a wear item like this, because the pad takes constant contact, heat, and pressure every time the sander is in use. A good backing pad needs to hold shape, keep the disc supported, and stay consistent over time.

The 8-hole design is there for efficient dust extraction when paired with matching 6 inch, 8-hole, hook and loop abrasive paper. Better dust removal helps keep sanding dust from loading up the disc too quickly, and it can also leave a cleaner surface while you work. If your sanding setup depends on dust collection, the hole pattern is not a small detail. It directly affects how well the system works.

For compatibility, this Makita backing pad is listed for use with the Makita BO6050J 6 inch Random Orbit Sander and with 6 inch 8-hole hook and loop abrasive paper. That means it is not just about pad diameter. You also need the right hole pattern and attachment style to get the dust extraction and fit the pad was designed around.

This is a smart buy for woodworkers, finish carpenters, remodelers, and anyone maintaining a Makita 6 inch random orbit sander for finish sanding work. If you want a firmer pad for more aggressive stock removal, this is probably not the one to grab. If your priority is a finer finish, clean abrasive changes, and proper dust extraction with the right discs, this pad makes a lot more sense.

Pad Size 6 in Shape Round Attachment Method Hook and Loop Hole Pattern 8-Hole Pad Type Super Soft Material Rubber Shipping Weight 0.37 lbs Piece Count 1

Makita 197316-3 6 Inch Round Sanding Backing Pad, Hook and Loop, Super Soft for Finish Work

If you are trying to keep a Makita 6 inch random orbit sander dialed in for fine sanding, this is the right style of replacement pad to have on hand.

• Who it's for: Anyone doing finish sanding on flat surfaces with a compatible Makita 6 inch random orbit sander.
• Why it stands out: The super soft pad gives you a gentler sanding interface, the hook and loop face makes grit changes quick, and the 8-hole pattern supports dust extraction with the right discs.
• Worth knowing: This is a backing pad only, and it is built around 6 inch, 8-hole, hook and loop abrasive paper. Match the disc pattern and the sander model if you want it to work as intended.

• What type of sanding is this pad designed for? It is designed for fine sanding of flat surfaces.
• What discs does it use? It is made for 6 inch, 8-hole, hook and loop abrasive paper.
• Which sander is specifically listed for compatibility? Makita lists it for use with the BO6050J 6 inch Random Orbit Sander.
• Is this a complete kit? No. The included component is the round backing pad only.