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Porter-Cable 97366 6-Inch Variable Speed Sander Kit with Dust Collection Hood | 
| Brand: Porter Cable
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $331.60
Buy New: $174.99
You Save: $156.61 (47%)
Rating:  29 reviews
Sales Rank: 23662
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.8
Dimensions (in): 19.5 x 17.8 x 7
MPN: 97366
Model: 97366
UPC: 039404973665
EAN: 0039404973665
ASIN: B0000222YG
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Aggressive sanding action | | • | Electronic variable-speed dial | | • | Random, swirl-free action | | • | 100% ball-bearing construction | | • | One year warranty/30 day performance certification |
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Product Description
Features: 3.7 Amp, AC only * Electronic variable-speed dial 2,500-6,000 OPM * Random, swirl-free sanding action * Spiral/bevel gears * 100% ball bearings * Standard Equipment: Sander, #18001 Standard hook & loop pad, #73340 dust collection hood, #39332 dust collection hose, #39335 hose adapter (1-1/2 to 2-1/2), abrasive disk heavy-duty plastic carrying case #892163, side handle, & operating manual Specifications: * Power: 120 VAC, 50-60 HZ * Motor Amps: 3.7 * Speed: 2,500-6,000 * Tool Length (inches) w/ Pad: 11-1/2
Amazon.com Review
If you're looking for a reliable random-orbit sander capable of fast, even material removal without bogging down, this sander is a great choice. Porter-Cable's electronic, variable-speed, 3.7 amp motor provides 2,500 to 6,000 orbits per minute. The right-angled gearing system allows it to maintain consistent speeds even when you're pressing it down into the work. For a sander capable of fast material removal, this product offers relatively little vibration, and the large barrel grip allows users to hold and operate the tool without excessive hand fatigue. While this sander uses hook-and-loop paper--making it easy and reliable to change paper--an adhesive-paper pad is also available. This variable-speed model can work with either eight- or five-hole paper, comes equipped for dust collection, and can attach to standard 1-1/2- or 2-1/2-inch vacuum hoses. The full kit includes the 6-inch sander, hook-and-loop pad, a dust-collection hood, a dust-collection hose, a hose adapter, 12-grit hook-and-loop sandpaper, and a heavy-duty plastic carrying case. --Brian Trinen
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| Customer Reviews: Read 24 more reviews...
A great machine - but, know what you are buying. May 7, 2007
The difference between the 5" and 6" Porter Cable random orbital is night and day. The 5" is very controllable, perfect for finishing, capable of slightly aggressive sanding if needed. The 6" is an "animal". Hold on tight! This is an extremely aggressive machine, with a coarse grit, it will send a shower of particles flying in all directions. Can be a little challenging to control, I found it needed a slightly different sanding technique. Very happy with the purchase, it is a perfect addition to my sanding arsenal when heavy wood removal is needed. The dust extraction does not seem very effective - have it hooked to the shop extraction system, maybe would be more effective with a shop vac which has higher suction. Overall a great machine, but you need to know what you are buying.
If this is your first sander and you are hoping for a `one tool fits all', it is probably not the right choice.
Porter-Cable sander November 11, 2006
The sander has performed well. The dust collection system, the primary reason I purchased it, works reasonably well. It does not collect everything, but vastly better than having nothing. Also, at half the price of a Festool sander, it's a good buy!
 Forget this and Try Rigid ROS from Home Depot... October 16, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
PC 97366 has so much vibrations that I had to give it gift to my enemy.. Horrible... then within a week , I got a Xmas Gift of Home Depot Card and I used it to buy Rigit Sander from Home Depot for $139... ( I SAID , I CAN RETURN IT IF I DON'T LIKE IT )
WHAT A SURPIRISE THEN... THE RIGID IS SUPREME SANDER WITH ZERO PAIN IN HAND AND AWESOME GERMAN BUILT ... GREAT BUILD QUALITY AND 3 YEAR WARRANTY... YOU CAN'T MISS THAT...
I CANNOT BELIEVE HOW GOOD RIGID SANDERS ARE... BYE PORTER CABLE...
Aggressive - Fast Cutting July 19, 2005
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Purchased sander to remove boat bottom paint. Worked well, but seemed to lose power in the afternoon. I think this may have been to low voltages in the boatyard. (It was hot and there could have been a power 'brownout' - I have not yet used this at home.)
Be aware you may have difficulty find 6" hook & loop sanding disks locally. My local Lowes does not stock this size.
 Best Sander I Own. July 13, 2005
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I am a builder I have been using the 6" random orbit sander for about 10 years. I own 3 units now and have worn out 3 units in the past. I use 60 grit paper for fast cutting of paints,epoxy or rough surfaces. I use 80 grit paper for surfaces to be painted. If I could only have one sander it would be a 6" random orbit with a vacuum attachment.
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