Craftsman Hand Sander 110.7602 Idea Need

[Danny_inCleveland]

Hi All,
My 1st post. I Inherited an old hand sander from my Dad The backing pad came loose from the mounting, the supports around the holes in the pad are worn away or some type fasteners missing? I was thinking of super gluing washers on the back of the pad so the mounting screws can hold up, tight in-place the pad. Probably depends on the glue joints not failing from use. No luck finding a replacement. So, if anyone might have a better, more cleaver idea...thanks in advance. I remember my Dad using it in the mid-1960's, when was this model sold?
Danny

 

[Bighead38]

What material is backing plate made out of? I would make a new one if possible.

 

[The Cobbler]

I don't think those screw were there to hold on the pad, they hold the base to the rest of the mechanism.
I think that (looks to be felt) pad would do well with being contact cemented onto the shoe

 

[Leviton]

I've seen it in 1959 - 1968 catalogs, albeit with different model numbers. Attached page is from the 1959-60 catalog.

Here is a link to a 1968 Instructions and Parts list: 110.7680 Sander and polisher

It seems like The Cobbler's contact cement idea would be good, or else use some spray adhesive.

 

[Made in USA]

https://www.amazon.com/3M-Multipurpose-Permanent-Adhesive-Cardboard/dp/B0000AZ735