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   RSRose | Jul 11, 2002 01:35am | #1

   I have the Porter Cable 5 inch (variable speed). I don't know if it's valid to extrapolate from the 5 inch to the 6 inch model, but this is one of the best tools I have ever owned. It is almost tireless to use (it doesn't send vibrations into your hand), does an excellent job, picks up almost ALL the sanding dust without a vacuum hook-up. With a hook-up, it's virtually dust-free. And while it makes noise, it is not loud.

   Rich

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   uncommontree | Jul 12, 2002 06:05am | #4

   Hi Rich.

   I have the P-C 6" and with some lack of experience with this style of sander, I find it is hard to hang on to, it wants to pull away from my intended sanding spot. Is there any advice you could give. It seems to do this even with the fine grit paper. More than likely a simple solution,getting used to the grinder style shape may be one of them? Over all it seems to be a nice tool, right up there with P-C's quality.

                    Thanks for the help Rich-All.        Be good Rick...............

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   RSRose | Jul 12, 2002 06:44am | #5

   Rick,

   Sorry. I have no experience with the 6 inch model. As I said, it may not be valid to use experiences with the 5 inch to relate to the 6 inch.

   I don't have that problem at all with the 5 inch sander. Maybe the internal clutch is not working so that the random orbital action is not happening. The disk spins on a central axis AND moves in little orbits.

   Hope that helps.

   Rich

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   alias | Jul 11, 2002 02:29am | #2

   ditto on the P.C. variable speed had it when they first came out they say not to go from 5"-6" pads with out changing the counter weight, and i have. and the tool just orbits along never a problem. i'm sold P.C. for me. cheers bear

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   user-135888 | Jul 11, 2002 12:28pm | #3

   I have the 6" and I think it's a durable tool.   You can make it into a polisher too.

   it's the same body. 

   john