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8/15/2008
New PORTER-CABLE Low Profile Random Orbit Sander Wins TOP TOOL Award
SHOP TESTED - Random-Orbit Sanders
Editorial provided by WOOD Magazine, October 2008 Issue
Written by Bob Hunter with Bob Baker; Illustration by Tim Cahill
"Most 5" models we tested deliver a smooth wood surface in a jiffy, but some leave you in a cloud of dust...
Like doing income taxes or having a root canal, most of us don't
cherish the experience of sanding our woodworking projects. That's why
we love random-orbit sanders: They create smooth, finished surfaces
quicker than any sander or method...
With its low-profile body and brushless motor, the 390K excelled in
every test we threw at it. It's aggressive without being difficult to
control, and produced a flawless, finished worksurface with 220-grit
abrasives...
Invest your tool dollars in a smooth operator
Although it costs about twice as much as the least-expensive models in
the test, the PORTER-CABLE 390K outdistanced the other sanders in a
clean sweep to win Top Tool honors. The 390K produces near-perfect
surfaces after sanding with only three progressive grits, proves free
of vibration and control problems, captures nearly all the dust it
creates, and features an easy-to-operate on/off switch and speed
dial..."
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LOW PROFILE RANDOM ORBIT SANDERS website to view a product video, virtual tour and more!
