Variable-speed random-orbit sander includes dust collection system
Powerful 4 Amp motor runs at speeds of 2,500-6,000 RPM
Spiral/bevel gearing and 100 percent ball bearing design ensures durability
Measures 11 x 10 x 6 inches (LxWxH) and weighs 5-1/2 pounds
Editorial Review:
The Porter-Cable 97355 five inch variable-speed random orbital sander kit comes equipped with a dust kit and a carrying case that keeps it all stowed away neatly. The included dust collection system makes easy work of dust and debris so that the work area stays clean and free from dust. The 4 Amp motor runs at variable speeds from 2,500 up to 6,000 RPM, and the 100-percent ball bearing design ensure the durability of this sanding kit. The 97355 features a 5-inch, 5-hole pad design that uses a random sanding action over the surface to provide a smooth, even finish without swirls.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Nearly dustless workhorse:
Great price. Arrived in perfect condition and on time. BTW - paid for Amazon's two day shipping for the year and it has been a good deal, have bought many tools, etc., and if the right size, they always come on the second day. Very fine machine. Buy it with the dust removal kit - worth the price and then some. I make furniture in a basement shop, so dust removal is a matter of concern, so, this machine delighted me. I hooked it up through my Festool vacuum system (with has an automatic swtich)(the... more info
Sands Like A Monster, But With Fantastic Results!:
If you've read my other reviews, you know I own a lot of sanders (more than I've been able to review, actually), and this is one of them. This sander has been around for years and does a great job. The old version was made in the U.S.A., but the new version is made in Mexico, NOT the U.S. as the information on Amazon states. There are more plastic parts on the newer model, but nothing to worry about. The new model also has variable speed and dust collection, although it does NOT have an included... more info
vacuum care:
Great sander, quite aggressive, so select your #grit carefully. The variable speed control gives a nice amount of control over the work. It does tend to get heavy after a while, but it does the business. The dust collection system on this is pretty good. Hooked up to a shopvac, the only escaping dust is when you first put the sander to the surface. I would recommend a few careful adjustments so as not to over heat the shop vac though - the 2" hose supplied is less than half the size of my shopvac... more info
HUGE Storage Case but Here's Why...:
Other reviewers accurately reflect my favorable opinion of this random orbit sander but I did get a surprise when the item arrived: the storage case is HUGE! When purchasing the kit version of this sander you get the vacuum hose and, yep, a storage case designed to hold the sander and all of the dust collection components--including the hose. It is a monster-sized box. "Buy" the way, Amazon would NOT match woodworker.com's lower price on the PC 97355. The problem I had when I called to get the price... more info
