PORTER-CABLE 382 5-Inch Random Orbit Sander
PORTER -CABLE 5″ Random Orbital Sander Model 382 Review:
I’ve been using PORTER -CABLE tools for many many years and currently own and regularly use 4 different sanders, all for different applications.
For general purpose sanding in the shop and on the job site I favor a random orbital sander and one that is small and light enough not to cause me fatigue.
The PORTER -CABLE Model 382 is just that. It’s a no frills, reasonably priced, reliable, work horse sander.
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First Impression:
The PORTER-CABLE 382 5-Inch Random Orbit Sander has a slow start controlled finishing system which helps prevent gouging your work surface if your touching it. It also has a dual-plane counter-balanced fan to make the machine vibrate less, reducing fatigue – a huge plus!
The power switch is protected with a dust-sealed cover and the motor is sealed with 100 percent ball-bearing construction. this sander takes 5″ eight hole, hook and loop sand paper.
An easy removable dust bag is provided and when the bad is removed there is a dust extraction hose adapter that fits different size vacuum hoses.
Using the PORTER -CABLE 382 :
This sander performs as expected – excellent. It’s a no frills sander that provides you with a quality finish. If I were designing this tool I would make a longer cord and make the dust extractor connector attach easier and more secure.
This sander was designed with two grips in mind; a top grip and a web grip. I found it to be super comfortable in my hands and I preferred holding it in the web of my hand.
How Much And Where To Buy:
At $49.00 online how can you not own two of these sanders. I have one in my shop and one in my job site trailer. You can find this excellent sander online here: PORTER-CABLE-382-5-Inch-Random-Sander
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