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Re: Tools: electric orbital sanders?
By:Damian wentzel
Date: 3/16/2011, 9:29 pm
In Response To: Tools: electric orbital sanders? (dave g)

: Was looking into the electric orbital sanders out there and came
: across these to, porter cable 390k and the dewalt D26456. These
: two look and sound the same but different brands. Was wondering
: if anyone has used these sanders and what they thought of them?
: Also what is a good amperage for an electric orb? I am only used
: to air orbs and am trying to get a feel for what there is to
: offer in electric for at home. I like the look and idea of the
: two sanders because I think the general shape of them will be an
: easy transition from air to electric instead of the typically
: taller electrics. Any knowledge on the subject would be great.

: dave g

I have the dewalt model you mentioned. It's quite loud, but still works well after 4+ years. I'm not sure if Bosch makes sanders, but i'm a huge fan of their products. They make very accurate, very well designed, and very sturdy equipment. Consumer reports always ranks their tools among the top 1-2. All of this means i'll pay a little more if needed to get a Bosch!

Damian

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Tools: electric orbital sanders?
dave g -- 3/15/2011, 10:38 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 3/16/2011, 12:20 am
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Jay Babina -- 3/16/2011, 9:10 am
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Randy Echtinaw -- 3/16/2011, 12:37 pm
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Todd O -- 3/16/2011, 12:31 pm
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Kurt Maurer -- 3/16/2011, 6:53 pm
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Damian wentzel -- 3/16/2011, 9:29 pm
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dave g -- 3/17/2011, 12:38 am
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Paul G. Jacobson -- 3/17/2011, 5:45 am
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Bill Hamm -- 3/17/2011, 6:55 am
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Etienne Muller - ireland -- 3/17/2011, 5:59 am
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Scott Fitzgerrell -- 3/23/2011, 10:52 pm