Festool SSH-STF-LS130-KIT Profile Sanding Pad Set

Festool SSH-STF-LS130-KIT Custom Profile Sanding Pad Construction Kit – 490780 Create a sanding pad tailored to your workpiece. The Festool SSH-STF-LS130-KIT is a DIY construction kit for creating custom profile sanding pads for the Festool LS 130 linear sander. Instead of relying on a pre-formed sanding profile, this kit allows users to produce a pad suited to the shape of their project. Custom Profile Creation For Festool LS 130 DIY Construction Kit Specialty Sanding Woodworking & Restoration Ideal for woodworking, furniture restoration, decorative mouldings and other projects with unusual contours, this construction kit provides a flexible alternative when standard pre-formed sanding pads do not match the workpiece. Important: This product is a construction kit for making a custom profile sanding pad. It is not a collection of finished, ready-to-use profile pads. The Festool LS 130 sander is sold separately. Key Features & Benefits Custom sanding profiles: Designed to allow users to create sanding pads suited to individual workpiece contours. Flexible applications: Useful when an existing pre-formed sanding pad does not match the desired shape. LS 130 system accessory: Designed for the Festool LS 130 linear sander and its profile sanding applications. Specialty woodworking: Suitable for projects involving unique mouldings, decorative profiles and shaped wooden components. Targeted surface preparation: A properly constructed profile pad can help maintain contact with matching contours during sanding. Custom-fit approach: Allows the sanding setup to be adapted to the workpiece rather than requiring a standard pad geometry. Compatibility & Requirements Intended Sander: Festool LS 130 Linear Sander Accessory Type: DIY construction kit for creating custom profile sanding pads. Profile: User-created; no single fixed profile angle or radius is specified. Compatibility Note: This kit is intended for the LS 130 sanding system. It is not advertised as a universal sanding pad kit for other Festool sanders. For common shapes, Festool also offers separate pre-formed sanding pads, including flat, radius and 90-degree profile accessories. Recommended Applications The kit is intended for projects where a custom sanding profile is beneficial. Custom woodworking profiles Decorative mouldings and trim Furniture restoration Cabinetmaking and joinery Specialty shaped wooden components Surface preparation before painting Preparation before staining or clear coating Refinishing unusual or non-standard contours Why it matters: Matching the sanding pad to the workpiece can help improve sanding contact and reduce the need for extensive hand sanding on complex profiles. Technical Specifications Manufacturer Festool Model SSH-STF-LS130-KIT Article Number 490780 Product Type Custom Profile Sanding Pad Construction Kit Compatible Tool Festool LS 130 Profile Type Custom / User-Created Primary Function Construction of Profile Sanding Pads Application Specialty Profile Sanding How to Use The kit is intended for constructing a sanding pad that matches the profile of a particular workpiece. Identify the profile: Determine the shape and dimensions of the surface to be sanded. Prepare the construction kit: Review Festool's instructions for the supplied components. Create the profile: Form the custom sanding profile according to the manufacturer's construction procedure. Prepare for sanding: Fit the completed pad and suitable abrasive as directed by Festool. Test the fit: Check that the pad follows the workpiece correctly before proceeding. Sand carefully: Use controlled pressure and inspect the surface throughout the process. Usage Note: Follow the official Festool instructions for construction, attachment and safe operation. The steps above are a general workflow, not a substitute for the manufacturer's procedure. Frequently Asked Questions What is the Festool 490780 kit used for? It is a construction kit designed for creating custom profile sanding pads for the Festool LS 130 linear sander. Does the kit include several finished sanding pads? No. Festool describes this as a DIY construction kit for creating a profile sanding pad, rather than an assortment of finished pads. Which Festool sander is it intended for? The kit is part of the Festool LS 130 profile sanding system. Can I make different sanding profiles? Festool describes the kit as suitable for creating different profile pad shapes. The achievable profile depends on the kit's construction instructions and the workpiece geometry. Is this useful for furniture restoration? Yes. A custom profile pad may be useful for preparing decorative or unusual wooden profiles during restoration work. Can it be used before painting or staining? Yes. A correctly constructed pad, used with an appropriate abrasive, can help prepare matching surfaces before applying a finish. Does this include the LS 130 sander? No. This is an accessory construction kit. The power sander is sold separately. Should I choose this or a pre-formed profile pad? Choose a pre-formed pad when its geometry matches your workpiece. The construction kit is intended for applications requiring a custom profile. Manufacturer Information & Resources Manufacturer: Festool Model: SSH-STF-LS130-KIT Manufacturer Part Number: 490780 View Official Festool Product Information