{"product_id":"kitchenaid-disc-sander-attachment","title":"Disc Sander Attachment for KitchenAid Mixers (Squishy!)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt started as a joke, but this sander became a family favorite over the past 8 years and has earned a permanent spot in my home workshop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSculpt Sander deals:\u003c\/strong\u003e any 2 sanders 15% off, any 3 sanders 25% off. Applied automatically in the cart, no code needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt takes 5\" hook \u0026amp; loop sanding discs (I use old ones from my random orbit sander) and mounts to the front power hub of a KitchenAid stand mixer. It's slow enough that the kids love coming out to sand with me, but torquey enough for legit shaping work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlow \u0026amp; Torquey is great to avoid burning end grain!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNerd features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 ball bearings\u003c\/strong\u003e tucked in the TPU sleeve for smooth operation and to prevent friction heat buildup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStainless steel hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e, TIG-welded nut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\/2\" squishy pad\u003c\/strong\u003e for convex contours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × 5\" sander attachment (Cherry Red or Chocolate Brown — select the option)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × squishy hook \u0026amp; loop pad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × high quality vinyl KTG sticker!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDust\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe KitchenAid mixer doesn't have built-in dust collection (yet!) BUT the slow speed helps avoid flinging dust clear across the shop\/house. Use with good ventilation or put an air filter box nearby as I do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClamp the mixer to your bench - sanding pressure will walk an unclamped mixer across the table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep it slow. The power is in the torque, not the RPM.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotate and tilt the workpiece into the squishy pad to shape convex curves (see the demo video).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounts to the standard KitchenAid power hub, which is the same on every KitchenAid stand mixer. Tested on my K45SS and my wife's KSM150. If you have a Mini or a bowl-lift and want to confirm clearance before ordering, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003emessage me\u003c\/a\u003e with your model number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for the lathe version? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lathe-sander-attachment-wooden-spoon-sculpting-plate\"\u003eSquishy Lathe Sander\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich sandpaper?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReuse your used sandpaper!\u003c\/strong\u003e When the grits aren't quite sharp enough for your random orbit sander, they work great for a high-torque application like this. To buy new, I get good quality discs from SuperGrit (most often \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/supergrit.com\/products\/multihole-h-l-mirka-gold-discs\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMirka Gold from SuperGrit\u003c\/a\u003e); in a pinch, these \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Sb8A2H\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e5\" discs from Amazon\u003c\/a\u003e give you an assortment to try.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety \u0026amp; disclaimers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a functional power tool attachment, not a toy, and not a children's product. Intended for adult use. Any use by a minor requires direct, hands-on adult supervision at all times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear eye protection. Tie back long hair and remove loose clothing, gloves, and jewelry - rotating machinery can catch and pull them in. Keep hands clear of the spinning disc. Never leave the mixer running unattended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSanding produces airborne dust. Wood dust is a known respiratory irritant and carcinogen. Use with good ventilation, and clean the mixer thoroughly before any food preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by KitchenAid or Whirlpool Corporation. KitchenAid is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation, used here only to indicate compatibility. Use of this attachment may affect your mixer's warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Keith's Test Garage","offers":[{"title":"Cherry Red","offer_id":53224447508661,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Chocolate Brown","offer_id":53224447541429,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/7003\/7429\/files\/il_fullxfull.8534962643_rwdq.jpg?v=1788760016","url":"https:\/\/shop.keithstestgarage.com\/products\/kitchenaid-disc-sander-attachment","provider":"Keith's Test Garage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}