Porter-Cable 394 5-inch Low Profile Random Orbit Sander with Dust Collection and Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Pad Discount.
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Porter-Cable 394 5-inch Low Profile Random Orbit Sander with Dust Collection and Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Pad Discount.
List Price: $230.00 Amazon Price: $89.74 |
Porter-Cable 394 5-inch Low Profile Random Orbit Sander with Dust Collection and Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Pad Description:
- Amazon Sales Rank: #26911 in Home Improvement
- Brand: Porter-Cable
- Model: 394
- Released on: 2008-07-01
Features
- 3.5 Amp EnduraTech motor for increased performance and durability
- Variable-speed 7,000-to-12,000 OPM for optimal removal rate on a variety of materials; 3/32-inch orbit diameter
- Low-profile design reduces sander height by 31-percent for better control and finish
- Measures 4 x 5 x 12 inches; weighs 2.1 pounds
- Integrated dust port accepts 1- and 1-1/2-inch vacuum hoses
Customer Reviews:
Porter Cable #394 orbital sander
I purchased this sander to replace an older Porter Cable model of a similar orbital sander based on test rports I had read and concur it is the best of its class on the market. In use it prodces a surface without any swirl marks that show when finish applied. It is well balanced and easy to use. I do not use the attached dust collector; using instead my PC dust colector via its hose with excellent collection of dust. The attached dust collector might be handy if the sander is used away from the shop. This sander is well worth the money paid for it.
This is the least comfortable to use sander I have owned!
I repair and refinish furniture for a living, so sanders in my shop get daily use, and I have found the Porter-Cable sanders to be the best bang for your buck, and have used them almost exclusively for the last 12 years.
I ordered this to replace a Porter-Cable sander that was just plain worn out after 3 years of daily use, and thought the low profile design would help with getting into some of the tighter areas on furniture, such as drawer openings ect.
The sander seems to be built well, and does a great job of sanding. but ergonomically, this is the worst design ever! it is almost impossible to use it for anything other than horizontal surfaces, because the grip area is almost as wide as the base of the sander…hand fatigue sets in almost immediately!
Unless you are sanding only large flat horizontal surfaces, I would recommend you pass on this sander! Buy the “old style” sanders that let you actually get a grip, so you can maneuver them to where you need them!
Low profile sander review
The new design of low profile sander makes using a vacuum hose connection less user friendly.It changes direction of dust collection port to (straight out ) from old model which was easier to use (curved around the side). But mainly my gripe is the grip was designed for a hand the size of a NBA players hand .WHAT WERE THEY THINKING ?Otherwise it sands well,with my luck it will never stop working. Wood worker
Amazon.com Product Description
The Porter-Cable 394 5-inch Low Profile Random Orbit Sander with Dust Collection and Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Pad comes with a 3.5 Amp EnduraTech motor for increased performance and durability. The EnduraTech Motor Technology has 71-percent fewer wear components for a 5-to-10x longer motor life and its electronic load control provides for 42-percent faster material removal. An electronic motor brake reduces spin-down time by 73-percent for increased productivity and mechanical pad brake reduces free-spin to virtually eliminate gouging. Other features include a low profile design that reduces sander height by 31-percent for better control and finish, and a variable-speed 7,000-to-12,000 OPM for optimal removal rate on a variety of materials. With a rubber grip for added comfort and control and an integrated dust port that accepts 1- and 1-1/2-inch vacuum hoses for optimal dust collection, this sander comes with a 3/32-inch orbit diameter. This sander measures 4 x 5 x 12 inches and weighs 2.1 pounds.
From the Manufacturer
Porter Cable - the leader in sanding innovation since 1926 - once again changes the game with the 394 5″ Low Profile Random Orbit Sander with Dust Collection featuring ENDURATECH motor technology for improved productivity, durability and control. The ENDURATECH motor, rated at 3 amps, uses brushless technology that reduces the number of wearable components by 71% - giving the motor 5-10 times longer life compared to traditional palm grip sander motors. Besides increased durability, the Low Profile Sander features two innovations for improved results: electronic load control and electronic motor braking. Electronic load control helps maintain pad speed by monitoring motor output and increasing power under load conditions whereas traditional random orbit sanders slow down as force is applied to the tool. Electronic motor braking stops the sander almost immediately - 73% faster than sanders during testing - so the user can safely set the sander down without waiting for the pad to stop. As for its unique shape, Porter Cable borrowed the low profile design of pneumatic sanders to leverage the ENDURATECH motor and reduce the tool’s overall height. The lowered center of gravity places the users’ hand 31% closer to the material being sanded for improved ergonomics and a smoother finish.