Porter Cable 7345 5 Inch Random Sander

Are you looking to buy a Sander and have no idea which one you need? Or do you recognise which one you need but don’t know what features to look for?

Here is the lowdown on Eight Different Types of Sanders in the market, what each is applied for and what features you must look for in a sander.

Did you know they make electric Drywall Sanders? and that drywall sanders come with dust collection attachments? ~ Hoooyah ! sweet relief !

1. Belt sanders range in size from 1″ finger sanders to 37″ wide, freestanding 15HP sanding machines. The most commonly used belt sander is 3″x21″ (named by belt size). Features to look for in a belt sander include: dB of motor output (for noise), machine balance, emplacement of handle grips to speed control switch, type of platen for a flat sanding surface, and dust collection.

2. Disc and belt sanders are combining machines employed principally in workshops for sanding woods, most plastics and non-ferrous metals. In a belt and disc sander look for features such as size of sanding discs and belts required, table tilting mechanism, HP of motor, ease of belt altering and whether the sander has belt tracking.

3. Disc sanders range in size from a 5″ handheld sander for jobsite work, to a 20″, 3HP – 3 phase, freestanding sander for the shop. Look for ease of disc changing, size of motor necessary for your type of work, ease of belt alignment, wrench storage and dust collection when purchasing a disc sander.

4. Drum sanders work to flatten, smooth, finish and polish. A drum sander may be employed in place of a wood planer to finish stock but different from a planer, it does away with the sniping on the ends of your wood. Features to look for in a drum sander include: ease of belt changing, dust collection, HP of motor and footprint.

5. Finish sanders or palm sanders are applied for that last bit of sanding on your fine wood project. Look for high OPM (oscillations per minute) for fine finish sanding, variable speed motor, an ergonomic handle designed for comfort, and dust collection bag attachment when choosing the right finish sander.

6. Random orbit sanders are used to strip paint off furniture, prepare new molding, clean up amid finish coats, and smooth and clean metal and composite materials such as solid-surface countertops. Random orbit sanders have a distinctive double motion: the sandpaper disc spins in a circle while the whole pad moves in an oval loop which results in a swirl-free finish even when sanding all over the grain. Random-orbits work more quickly than vibrating sanders but don’t remove as much material. For that type of work see: belt sanders for flat surfaces, disc sanders for curved ones. When choosing a random-orbit sander, look for a motor size, body configuration, and pad size (5- or 6-inch) that fits your work. Be sure the random orbit sander you choose has a dust collection attachment option.

7. Spindle sanders are perfective for smoothing curves. Available in both a hand-held and a table top version, spindle sanders offer a superior finish after taking out big amounts of material with a belt sander. Features to look for in a freestanding spindle sander include: sanding drum/spindle storage, emergency stop, well machined table top, and dust collection port. Features to look for in an Edge sander include: single knob belt tension adjustment, well-machined steel platen, without apparent effort accessed controls, workstop, user-friendly belt changing.

8. Drywall Sander’s are used distinctively to finish sand drywall. Using a electric drywall sander will get the occupation done 3-4 times more quickly than hand sanding. Drywall sanders also come with a dust collection system for sucking away most of that nasty, fine dust that seems to cover everything in the area. The Porter-Cable 7800 is a Long Reach Variable Speed Drywall Sander. This sander is long sufficient to sand 10 ft. ceilings from the ground and is lightweight (8 lbs). The 1-1/4 inch vacuum hose is 13 ft. long, so an operator may cover a lot of ground without having to move the vacuum. At $430, it’s a bit costly for such a specific tool but well worth it when you factor in all the time you will save.

Porter Cable 7345 5 Inch Random Sander

Includes 5-in Variable Speed Random Orbit Sander – 7345, 5-in PSA Pad, Sanding Disc, Side Handle, Wrench

The Porter-Cable 5-inch right angle random orbit sander is well-suited for woodworking, remodeling, flooring, and trim internet sites where everything from bulk stock remotion to fine sanding are required to knock down rough stock, removing finishes, and solid surface preparation are required. The 4.5 AC-only electronic variable speed motor delivers 2,500-6,800 OPM enabling user to match sanding disc-speed to work and material. The unit accepts 5-inch adhesive backed sandpaper. Ninety-day cash back guarantee, 3 year fixed warranty, 1 year free service contract.

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Most helpful client reviews

1 of 1 persons found the following review helpful.
Best random orbital sander ever
By Every thing
I had the earlier version of this product which I purchased back in 1990. It gave me outstanding service for lo these a lot of years…even under my abusive tutelage. When I ordered it I was in the middle of a project and necessitated it quick. Shipment was orderly and quick.

0 of 0 persons found the following review helpful.
Great Sander
By Rodney S. Shishido
I purchased this as a alternate for my “lighter duty” orbital sander. The sander works terrific. I prefer the 5″. I do not buy precut psa discs. I cut the rectangular full sheets into 4 pieces and using Elmer’s spray adhesive “attach” it to the sander. The cut sheet does not rather cover the entire pad but this does not seem to affect the sanding. This likewise allows me to use dissimilar abrasives for dissimilar jobs. I even use 400 & 600 grit wet/dry to sand among clear coat finishes. The hardware stores do not always have the precut sanding discs in the grit that I want. The stores do however, always have an assortment of dissimilar sandpaper in full sheets.

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