BMack37 Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Anyone use one or know someone that has? https://www.lowes.com/pd/PORTER-CABLE-Restorer-3-5-Amp-Sander/1000127763 Shows different wheels: https://www.amazon.com/PXRA2676KIT-Multi-Surface-Restoration-Tool/dp/B01M25Q2ZV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 4 hours ago, BMack37 said: Anyone use one or know someone that has? https://www.lowes.com/pd/PORTER-CABLE-Restorer-3-5-Amp-Sander/1000127763 Shows different wheels: https://www.amazon.com/PXRA2676KIT-Multi-Surface-Restoration-Tool/dp/B01M25Q2ZV Not me but I'm actually looking to purchase one this spring. Stuart did a pretty cool write up on this a few weeks ago over at Toolguyd. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 I've seen it and have thought about it, seems pretty cool the owner has a page on IG and is still developing all sorts to wheels for itSent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMack37 Posted January 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 I was looking at the Ridgid corded belt sander but this, at $30 cheaper might be a better buy but...man it seems like a weird design. Obviously the wheels won't last as long as a belt because of surface area. Seems like they're decently priced though, at least on Amazon. Coincidentally I would have to pay out of pocket about the same amount(maybe less with Lowe's coupon) because of gift cards. BUT if I buy this then I can use the $100 HD gift card to buy something red! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 This could e more versatile than a bet sander, you can use this for metal working or wood depending on the wheelSent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally13 Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 Way to go SBD.... good initiative, bad judgment. Porter-Cable is truly marketed fkr the DIY crowd. Having worked in a home improvement store, I have dealt with many of project problems concerning any form of sanding and improper use of the tool. I foresee many people buying this tool and wearing grooves and low spots in the material because they are either too aggressive or let it sit in one spot too long.A belt sander is just as aggressive but at least it wont leave low spots.Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khariV Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 35 minutes ago, Wally13 said: A belt sander is just as aggressive but at least it wont leave low spots. If you can't leave low spots with a belt sander, you're not trying hard enough. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMack37 Posted January 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 2 hours ago, Wally13 said: Way to go SBD.... good initiative, bad judgment. Porter-Cable is truly marketed fkr the DIY crowd. Having worked in a home improvement store, I have dealt with many of project problems concerning any form of sanding and improper use of the tool. I foresee many people buying this tool and wearing grooves and low spots in the material because they are either too aggressive or let it sit in one spot too long. A belt sander is just as aggressive but at least it wont leave low spots. Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk That's one of my worries, it seems rather easy to do with this tool...especially if it's a little unwieldy because of the small contact point. Part of me looks at all the positive reviews and I think go for it. Then I get that feeling that it would be like sanding a wood block with a rotary tool. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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