Patent ID: 8469775

Claim:
A conversion assemblage adapted for converting an attachment head of a pole sander, the conversion assemblage comprising: a generally rigid body assembly including first and second major surfaces opposing each other, the first major surface defining a floor of a recess for receiving the attachment head of the pole sander, and the second major surface being generally flat and attachable to a surface modifying member; a restraining strap for securing the conversion assemblage to the attachment head, the restraining strap having opposing first and second ends and a length between the first and second ends; wherein a portion of the length of the strap extends between the first and second major surfaces wherein the generally rigid body assembly includes a top portion defining the first major surface and a bottom portion defining the second major surface, the bottom portion mated to the top portion, and further wherein the restraining strap extends between the top and bottom portions, the conversion assemblage further comprising: a foam pad force absorbing member adhesively secured to the second major surface; wherein the bottom portion separates the restraining strap from the foam pad force absorbing member.