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   esch5995 | Aug 04, 2022 02:45am | #1

   Are you sure you have a PC 382? That model is still available but it is an 8 hole pattern. The old 333's had a 5 hole disk, but I think you will be hard pressed to find something that uses that pattern today. If it is only for light use I think B&D has a model BDERO100 or you may want to see if a new PC 382 can be fitted with a replacement disk from a PC 333 which are still readily available. The 3 attachment screws seem to be on the same bolt circle so I would say the chances are pretty good that you could make that work.

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   user-7627473 | Aug 04, 2022 07:03am | #2

   I use a Bosch GEX33-5N and a Makita BO5941-K. Both perform well. I tend to use the Makita more because the front handle can be rotated to different positions which I really like. That said the trigger lock button loc. wasn't very well considered. I takes a bit to "master it" - after some use it is manageable. Makita needs special hose adapter which is easy to get.

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   stantheman | Aug 04, 2022 08:39am | #3

   I've owned PC, DeWalt, Bosch and Makita 5-inchers. Unless you're a professional, in that price/performance range I'd go with whichever of the name brands you find at a good sale price first.

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   esch5995 | Aug 04, 2022 11:23am | #4

   I don't think the OP is looking for recommendations on RO sanders, but is asking if anyone know of a model that accepts the old PC 5 hole disc's which he seems to have an abundance of and would like to continue to use.

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   john_c2 | Aug 04, 2022 12:56pm | #5

   Take your five hole pad off, and see if it will fit on a new PC with an 8 hole pad. The pads are meant to be replaced when they wear out, and I would bet that the 5 and 8 hole pads are otherwise identical.

   Except for Festool, everything seems to be 8 hole these days. I wouldn't invest in any more 5 hole paper.

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   pantalones868 | Aug 05, 2022 02:10pm | #6

   I have had tools that needed parts and I couldn't find the part . I would put a search out on ebay for a used one to use for parts. Eventually one would come up and at a price that I though was fair so I would buy it.As it turned out everytime I did that when I received the tool it turned out to be in better condition than the one I was trying to repair. It makes sense actually. If you burned up a tool its because you use it, someone is getting rid of a tool because they dont use it. Craigslist can be good for that as well but for small items it seems that when I find something it's a 2 hour drive to get it.

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   bilyo | Aug 05, 2022 04:00pm | #7

   Don't forget that you can always punch additional holes in your existing 5 hole paper discs. No harm. Works just fine. Sharpen the edges of a piece of thin wall steel tubing the right size, make a template, strike the tube a couple of times with a wood mallet and it makes a clean hole.

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   rob_ss | Aug 06, 2022 04:57am | #8

   Not really 'on-message' but I've quit buying holey paper and buy Abranet instead. Works out about the same price or a bit less per unit of sanding done as decent quality paper but the dust collection is phenomenal and as it's all hole, there is no irritation of alignment. I'll only buy the paper stuff in future if I'm in a big hurry...

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   mikefm101 | Aug 06, 2022 10:23am | #9

   I had the identical issue two years ago.

   Ended up buying a pair of these for the 5 hole discs:

   Sackorange Hook and Loop Hand Sanding Block - Sanding Pad - 5 Inch Hook Backing Plate for Sanders or Polishers(5 inch) https://a.co/d/56djCaH

   And then bought 8 hole discs for the new sander.

   Mike