porter cable sander
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SSchamel
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I love how it says "wood not included" under the picture...lol
BarryE
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Depends upon what you will use it for.
I have it and use it for squaring up blanks and more. It's heavy and solid, had it for 2 or 3 years, worth the price for me
I have it and use it for squaring up blanks and more. It's heavy and solid, had it for 2 or 3 years, worth the price for me
BarryE
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mark james
IAP Collection, Curator
I have had this exact one for about 3 years. I use it extensively for different segmenting chores. I use the disk sander 95% of the time; rarely the belt sander. It wasn't the cheapest, but I don't suspect I'll ever need another.
This is how I use it to construct the Chevron finials.
This is how I use it to construct the Chevron finials.
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What is the little plastic thing he is offering up to the on/off switch?
thawkins87
Member
It looks like a key - if you take the plastic piece out you can't start it. My WEN sander has something similar.
mark james
IAP Collection, Curator
I believe it is a lock-out "key." If not inserted, you can't turn it on. Mine has never been touched and appears stuck. My table saws have the same feature, which I did put up when the little nippers were still at home.
Neat idea...
Thanks gents:wink:
Thanks gents:wink:
Super Dave
Member
I have the same sander, picked it up on Craigslist. I've had a few disc/belt sanders and this is as good as or better. I use if for squaring up blanks, segmenting etc... I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one. On mine there is a dust blower and you can attach a bag to it to reduce dust.
Dave
Dave
Aces-High
Member
I am planning to use it for normal sanding jobs, squaring blanks et all. I am hoping to use as Mark is, for finishing segmentations. I'm sure the miter gauge that comes with it is not the best, does it fit a normal, better one, like an incra?
Super Dave
Member
I made my own , I don't think it will take a full size miter guage .
Dave
Dave
Howdy Jan
Member
I have used mine for about a week. No complaints at all. It does a nice job squaring blanks, cleaning up glue on segmented blanks, etc. Dedicated Shop Vac for sander, it seems to be doing the job. For that price you can't go wrong. Super Dave, what does your hand made miter gauge look like? If you don't mind. Thanks
sbwertz
Member
Yes, it is a lock out key. When I was working in the scene shop at the college theater, all our power tools had keys like that. We kept the keys out except when in use. You only got a key after you had been checked out on the tool. VERY limited number of students could use the table saw.