|
Porter-Cable 330 Speed-Bloc 1.2 Amp 1/4 Sheet Sander | 
| Brand: Porter Cable
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $174.95
Buy New: $89.95
You Save: $85.00 (49%)
Rating:  32 reviews
Sales Rank: 2972
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 11.2 x 5.1 x 4.5
MPN: 330P
Model: 330
UPC: 039404003300
EAN: 0039404003300
ASIN: B0000222Y9
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
| |
| Features:
| • | Sheet sander's 1.2 amp motor provides efficient sanding action | | • | Rubber posts isolate vibration | | • | Solid metal frame | | • | Includes clamp tool no. 846372, operator's manual. | | • | 1-year warranty/30 day performance certification |
|
| Accessories:
|
| Similar Items:
|
| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
1/4 Sheet Speed-Bloc Sheet Finishing Sander, 1.2A, AC/DC, 14,000 OPM, 100% Ball Bearings, Smooth, Low Vibration Design, Sands Flush & Into Corners, Use PSA Or Conventional Paper, Includes 120G Abrasive Sheet, Clamp Tool & Operating Manual.
|
| Customer Reviews: Read 27 more reviews...
 Hot potato October 14, 2008
This is a very heavy constructed piece of equipment. It feels good in your hand,although it feels twice as heavy as my Bosch,which means that you don't have to apply any pressure to sand as the weight of the machine does a good job of that. The vibration is substantially less than my Bosch,but it gets so hot that you can only use it a few minutes before you have to let it cool down for 20 minutes. I tried to use it longer, thinking that it would reach a peak and I could bear that,but that is not the case ,it just keeps getting hotter and hotter and hotter. It would be good for frying eggs,and making coffee.
 Simply the best in Palm sanders April 15, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Have been using the 330 for 15 years Yes the same one all this time. I borrowed a new Dewalt random orbit sander to repair the handrails and posts on an old deck. It took less than 15 minutes to return to my old 330 to finish the job. For shier cutting, power and sanding ability nothing I have used in over 30 years of carpentry can match the Porter Cable 330 palm sander when a palm sander is the tool of choice. On the downside the Sticky pad for this sander does not hold up well. The glue on paper tends to tear the pad when removing. I purchased a new pad when I started this rail and post job and a week later I trashed it. For this reason I buy the pads in multiples from Amazon. Hook and loop paper might be a better choice but the H&L paper in 4x4 sheets is not readily available.
I have read many reviews of palm sanders in which the user complains that they have trouble with them when sanding drywall. Palm sanders are defiantly not made for sanding drywall. You would not use a hacksaw for cutting lumber, would you? If you insist on using this type of tool for sanding drywall then expect it to clog and possibly burn up. Use the proper tool for the proper job.
 Quiet and Smooth Operation. February 24, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My Milwaukee palm sander finally died after years of faithful service, and I replaced it with this Porter-Cable model after reading the reviews. It is quieter than the Milwaukee and a lot easier on the hand because there's not as much vibration transfered to the housing that you grip when you hold it. The placement of the ON/OFF switch is really nice since it's located right where your fingers are as you hold the unit. You don't have to fumble around or look for the switch at all. The only beef I have is the same mentioned by a couple of others. Some have stated this is kinda lame, but I don't think so. Unless you want to spend $6 for 15 sanding sheets, you're going to use a regular old sheet of sandpaper that you rip into four pieces, i.e., you're not going to use adhesive-backed paper. In this case, you have to slip the paper under the clamping mechanism that holds the paper in place. I can't imagine why Porter Cable didn't incorporate the clamp tool mechanism into the sander itself rather than supplying a separate tool. Yeah, you can use a screwdriver, but hey for $100 can't they design a metal arm or finger that can be pushed or pulled to open the jaws of the clamps (like my old Milwaukee)? That's kinda lame.
Good Sander! January 20, 2007
The sander is very heavy, feels like an old time tool... when they built tools with metal! The outer housing is isolated from the metal frame with rubber mounts and trasmits very littel vibration to the hand. It takes some time to get used to the paper clamps but sands flush to a wall on all 4 sides. This is the best palm/finish sander I have ever seen, used, or owned; and I have owned a lot. Also, recieved quickly and as advritized froom tool-king
very good sander January 6, 2007
i live in venezuela, and this sander don't sale here, it's realy a very good machine, if you want low noise and excelent perfor buy this sander
|
|
|
Not sure you are seeing the best price? Compare at PriceRunner
powered by full speed | |
