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Brand: Porter-Cable
Model: 362
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Porter-Cable 362 Review by "kpw23" (the Adirondack Mountains)
I was facing the daunting task of sanding a 34 X 72 quarter-sawn white oak table top I had glued up, and knew using my Makita 3 X 21 would challenge my somewhat fragile emotional state. I looked at the Bosch and liked it, but am somewhat partial to PC, and also saw the extra weight as an advantage, not a negative. I started out with 80-grit, but just was taking too long, so I switched to 50-grit, then graduated to 80, then 120. What a beautiful job this tool does: smooth, powerful, and well balanced. The key to using a belt-sander is to use a light touch, letting the machine do the work, and to make your transitions in direction (fore & aft) as imperceptively as possible. Try not to concentrate on "problem areas" and sand the entire piece uniformly & methodically. Think of the machine as "floating" over the work. This is a big unit that prduces first rate results. Oh, by the way, don't bother with variable speed, it just is not neccessary...
Porter-Cable 362 Review by jer-bear
I have used these machines for close to 30 yrs. and have gone thru maybe five or six of these machines. It seems every new machine gets cheaper and cheaper [not price]. This one seems to have taken a giant step in that direction. I don't know what else they could do and still make a usable machine.
Porter-Cable 362 Review by Gretchen Fox (Cincinnati)
This beast isn't for small jobs! If you want a unit with variable speed, you're kidding yourself buying a PC 4X24.This sander is made for full throttle. This is not a tool for being tender with delicate work, either. For that, buy a 3X21 with fine sandpaper and an orbital sander. But to remove a lot of stock rapidly without gouging, this is it. In my business, I've even stripped the occasional oak floor for refinishing with this tool. Unlike many 3X21 sanders that can gouge and tip, this sits on the surface like a couch. It's solid, smooth and stable. And as big as it is, it moves easily and is controllable. The dust bag is effective and pivots out of the way .Belt changing and tracking are a breeze. It's so powerful, I've never bogged it down. In fact, there is absolutely NO reason to apply downward pressure; just direct it. If you only want one belt sander for a variety of in-home tasks, this is too much tool. If you need a beast to do the heavy stuff the others can't do as well or as quickly, this is the only 4X24 I'd recommend
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Porter-Cable 362 12 Amp 4-Inch by 24-Inch Belt Sander with Cloth Dust Bag:: Features
- Includes 100G ceramic aluminum oxide belt, dust bag assembly, manual
- Motor is located over platen for maximum performance and perfect balance
- Designed for flush sanding up to vertical surfaces
- Powerful 12 Amp motor
- Belt speed of 1,500 SFPM for rapid stock removal Quick-release belt-change lever
- Item Dimensions: 0 x 0 x 0 inches; 0 pounds
- Brand: Porter-Cable
- Model: 362
- Product Type: Tools & Home Improvement
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