Power Tools Porter-Cable - Speed-Bloc 1/4 sheet sander - 330 Reviews
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Sheet sander's 1.2 amp motor provides efficient sanding action Rubber posts isolate vibration Solid metal frame Includes clamp tool no. 846372, operator's manual. 1-year warranty/30 day performance certification
From the Manufacturer Sand all day long, using this smooth-running sander, without fatigue. It is the smoothest-running finishing sander around. The exclusive rubber post design isolates the user's hand from the pad vibration while maintaining full sanding action and efficiency on the workpiece. The solid metal frame provides precision alignment of the motor, fan, and ball bearings, for long, trouble-free tool life. The pad orbits 5/64 of an inch, at 14,000 orbits per minute, and accepts either standard sandpaper or self-adhesive sheets. Meant for all day work, the housing has a comfortable, easy grip design. Production shops will appreciate the top mounted power cord for use with overhead outlets. The sander comes included with clamp tool no. 846372, and operator's manual. FEATURES Comfortable, easy-grip outer housing for hours of use without fatigue Solid metal frame for precision seating and alignment of bearings, motor, and fan, providing the maximum in long, trouble-free tool life Rubber posts isolate your hand from vibration while enabling full sanding action and efficiency on the work. The result is the smoothest finishing sander available today 100% ball bearings 14,000 orbits-per-minute pad speed, with aggresive 5/64" orbit Accepts pre-cut adhesive or self cut standard paper with metal stamp Standard Equipment: Sander, abrasive sheet, clamp tool #846372, and operating manual SPECIFICATIONS Power: 120 VAC, 25-60 HZ/120 VDC Motor Amps: 1.2 Pad Speed (OPM): 14,000 Pad Size (Inches): 4-1/8 x 4-1/2 Paper Size (Inches): 4-1/2 x 5-1/2 (1/4 Sheet) Orbit Dia. (Inches): 5/64 Length (Inches): 4-1/2 Net Weight: 4 Lbs. Shipping Weight: 4-3/4 Lbs.
User reviews
Old Reliable
I have been using these Sanders since the early eighties. Although they are heavier than the current crop of ¼ sheet sanders, sometimes this is a good thing, as you just have to use the weight of the tool to get the job done.I do own other sanders for when I need to work over head or use dust collection. If I'm going to be spending serious time sanding, I do usually grab one of these sanders
The paper clamp is not the easiest to use, they do provide a tool to assist with loading paper,though it is really not necessary.
A perfect companion for Porter Cables 505 ½ sheet sander
I hope they don't stop producing these, and that they continue to be made in America.
(Edit 12-26-08) Looks like they are now made in Mexico :-(
