Brand | PORTER-CABLE |
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Grit Type | Fine |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
AC Adapter Current | 2 Amps |
Grit Number | 80 |
Maximum Rotational Speed | 14500 RPM |
Item Weight | 2.3 Pounds |
Manufacturer | PORTER-CABLE |
Part Number | 380 |
Item Weight | 2.3 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 6.5 x 1 x 5.88 inches |
Item model number | 380 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Head Style | Flat |
Measurement System | Metric |
Special Features | compact |
Included Components | Sheet finish sander |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | 3 Year Limited Warranty, 1 Year Free Service Contract, 90 Day Money Back Guarantee |
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PORTER-CABLE Palm Sander, 1/4 Sheet (380)
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Brand | PORTER-CABLE |
Grit Type | Fine |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
AC Adapter Current | 2 Amps |
Grit Number | 80 |
About this item
- 2.0-amp motor of orbital sander moves at 13,500 opm, providing a superior finish
- Dual plane, counter-balanced low-vribation design reduces user fatigue of the palm sander
- Dust-sealed switch protects against dust ingestion for longer switch life of the hand sander
- Sealed 100% ball-bearing construction
- 2.0 Amp motor moves at 13,500 opm, providing a superior finish
- Dual plane, counter-balanced low-vribation design reduces user fatigue
- Dust-Sealed switch protects against dust ingestion for longer switch life
- Less aggressive material removal than RO sanders
- Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
- Sanding into corners
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ASIN | B004CRSNCE |
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4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #159,806 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #134 in Power Random Orbit Sanders |
Date First Available | September 27, 2017 |
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The 1/4 Sheet Orbital Finish Sander features a 2.0 Amp motor that provides a superior finish. Electric sander is generally used for fine finishing before coatings, less aggressive material removal than random orbital sanders, or sanding into corners. The dual-plane, counter-balanced, low-vibration design reduces user fatigue. And, a dust-sealed switch protects against dust ingestion for longer switch life.
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Value for money | 4.6 | — | — | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.7 |
Easy to use | 4.5 | — | — | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
Light weight | — | — | — | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
Sold By | Hearthshire | TheBestTools | ZEITE Tools | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Battery Powered | Corded Electric |
max rotational speed | 14500 rpm | 15000 rpm | 14000 rpm | 16000 rpm | 12000 rpm | 13500 rpm |
grit type | Fine | Extra Coarse | Fine | Fine | Medium | Coarse |
grit number | 80 | 36 | — | 60 | 120 | 0 |
maximum current | 2 amps | 2.2 amps | 2.4 amps | 2 amps | 20 amps | 2 amps |
model number | 380 | PSS01A | — | BDEQS300 | PCCW205B | CMEW230 |
voltage | 0 volts | — | 120 volts | 120 volts | 20 volts | 0 volts |
weight | 2.3 pounds | — | 3.08 pounds | 3 pounds | 0.01 ounces | 3.1 pounds |
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the sander. They mention that it works well, the clamps hold the ad paper on, and the results are as expected. The sandpaper works nicely with Porter Cables and high quality sticky back rolls of s andpaper. The product is comfortable, and is worth the price. It works well in small places, and has a palm handle that works well. Overall, customers are happy with the product's performance and value.
"...They work nice yet once the battery pack gets old costs a small fortune to replace them...." Read more
"...I've been using this P-C sander for the past 2 weeks; it is working great just as I expected. I expect this new sander to outlast me!..." Read more
"...a great sander - powerful, comfortable to use, light in weight, great performer. I gave it a 3 due to the mickey-mouse dust collector bag...." Read more
"...Once the paper is in place, this sander works very well...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the sander. They mention that it is a dependable, well-made, and versatile tool. Some say that it's an awesome little sanding machine that has a lot of power.
"This sander is very handy. It’s a great size and the supplied locating plate enables the vacuum attachment to minimize dust...." Read more
"...speed block 330 1.2 AMP I see no lack of power there because it's well made and balanced ...." Read more
"...Not only are these super reliable they sand in a back and forth motion which can be used for staining Rall wood products...." Read more
"...The new 380 is a great sander - powerful, comfortable to use, light in weight, great performer. I gave it a 3 due to the mickey-mouse dust..." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the sander. They say it's easy to load and operate, it'll take no time at all to get started, and it'd be easier and quicker than other systems. Customers also appreciate the ease with which the a sandpaper sheet is attached and loaded into the revolving sleeve. Overall, customers are happy with the ease and functionality of the product.
"I love the way it fits in your hand.It is comfortable to use.It is easy to change sandpaper...." Read more
"...The new 380 is a great sander - powerful, comfortable to use, light in weight, great performer. I gave it a 3 due to the mickey-mouse dust..." Read more
"...Not at all fatigue-generating, extremely smooth operating, no numb hands with this one...." Read more
"...also has the best retention system for the sandpaper and it is easier to load, both features that will quickly learn to appreciate...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the sander. They mention that it is a great buy, it saves huge amounts of money in the long run, and that the paper stays clamped. Overall, most are happy with the quality and price of the product.
"...So, when I saw this P-C unit for such a good price, I didn't have to think twice!..." Read more
"...the sander is it takes regular sheets of sandpaper which saves huge amounts of money in the long run as the paper is relatively cheap compared to an..." Read more
"...Very nice power tool for a very modest price." Read more
"...I am now on my third sander, which is fine because they are cheap and I really abuse them...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the compactness of the sander. They mention that it fits their hand comfortably, is reasonably compact, and light. Some say that it has a small collection bag that allows the a sand to reach more. Overall, most are happy with the product's compactness.
"This sander is very handy. It’s a great size and the supplied locating plate enables the vacuum attachment to minimize dust...." Read more
"...The new 380 is a great sander - powerful, comfortable to use, light in weight, great performer. I gave it a 3 due to the mickey-mouse dust..." Read more
"...This one is my sander of choice. It fits my hand comfortably, it’s reasonably compact & light, it’s speed & oscillation is perfect, & it is..." Read more
"Very nice compact sander. Was hoping it would be similar to the old sanders we used in high school decades ago, and it was all that and more...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the durability of the sander. They mention that it is reasonably low noise, and runs smooth. Some customers also mention that the motor sounds exactly the same.
"...It came in a box and it ran smooth and sounded great yet being the perfectionist I am I look over tools very well and found the base was convex in..." Read more
"...The motor sounds exactly the same too. The P-C sander has a slightly beefier power chord, which is good thing...." Read more
"...Louder than some, quieter than others. Works nicely with porter cables very high quality sticky back rolls of sandpaper. I highly recommend." Read more
"...The motor power of this P-C is good and it's quiet enough not to need earplugs for short term use (my old one was really loud)...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the power of the sander. They mention that it has good power, is light, and quiet. Some say that the motor power of this P-C is good and it's quiet enough not to need earplugs for short periods. Overall, most are happy with the performance of this product and recommend it to others.
"...The new 380 is a great sander - powerful, comfortable to use, light in weight, great performer. I gave it a 3 due to the mickey-mouse dust..." Read more
"...The motor power of this P-C is good and it's quiet enough not to need earplugs for short term use (my old one was really loud)...." Read more
"Do not buy, the sander has great power but the clamps do not hold the paper tight so it is always coming loose ...." Read more
"...At least it's quieter than most others I've used and has plenty of power and speed to get the job done. I've used it to sand wood and drywall...." Read more
Customers find the dust collection on the sander to be inadequate, disappointing, and not dust proof. They also mention that the dust bag collects little or no materials.
"...Yet they do not have dust collection ...." Read more
"...weight, great performer. I gave it a 3 due to the mickey-mouse dust collector bag...." Read more
"...The dust collector bag is disappointing. I can go through a lot of paper and the bag is still nearly empty...." Read more
"...The dust collector on this product basically does nothing and I cannot find an attachment that will allow me to hook it up to my collection system..." Read more
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It is comfortable to use.
It is easy to change sandpaper.
The cord is long enough to not need extension cords unless you have a very large Item you wish to sand.
Still good quality, durable Porter-Cable tool.
I bring this review up simply because in the old days there were belt sanders and 1/2 sheet sanders with no dust collection at all and the idea of a finish sander or orbital that didn't vibrate you to dread didn't exist.
My father did get a Porter Cable 330 speed block which at the time was made by Delta if I recall and he thought it was fantastic which it was and still is other than not dust collection. My first finish sander 1/4 sheet was a Black and Decker with an aluminum base and at the time they did offer one with dust collection yet it was just a bit more than I could afford then I got the exact same tool made in France without it . It did vibrate and the one with the dust port did as well and the system was not 6 holes just one in the center and it did not do much I could see. It was sort of the beginning of dust collection. I still have it and it still works.
Point of all this is , my second 1/4 sheet sander was a DeWalt just like the model Porter Cable offers now the one in this review. It came in a box and it ran smooth and sounded great yet being the perfectionist I am I look over tools very well and found the base was convex in the center and saw no reason to try to flatten it so I returned it and got a Makita BO4552 . It also had a plastic base yet it was flat so I chose it even though I had not returned the Dewalt yet so I could compare them. I felt the Dewalt motor sounded better and had a dust bag that slipped on and the fit and finish was not quite like the Makita . I kept the Makita and yes it does vibrate more than I prefer. Later I got another Dewalt same model with a nice case yet it still had the same none flat base. I wonder if the one Porter Cable now offers has the same issue since I have not been able to see one no one has it is stores to see here.
I did get an old Porter Cable speed block and replaced the 4 rubber mounds and the rubber drive great sander and an old Makita 4510 because it has the metal base and replaced the mounts Makita used for a long time and the pad . These older tools just ran better and were built better. Yet they do not have dust collection .
I don't care for plastic base plates and from all the reviews I've read the only one sold that has is the Bosch . Not that plastic made these days is a bad thing some are as strong as metal and lighter.
I called makita because their description of the newest 1/4 sheet offering states aluminum base and the person I spoke to when by the same description and said it had yet one reviewer here on Amazon said it didn't . I'm not sure it matters as long as it's flat.
I can't say what it is yet for for some reason I really like the look of the old Dewalt and the new one Porter Cable offers which is the same unit. I want to get one. I liked the way the motor sounded and how it felt. I also looked at the one Milwaukee now offers and how may reviewers talk about how many AMPs a motor has or uses . That may be true to a certain extent relating to power of the tool . I bring this up because if the tools vibrates it loses power and it's not the way to measure a tool . Look at the Porter cable speed block 330 1.2 AMP I see no lack of power there because it's well made and balanced .
I really don't need another 1/4 sheet sander yet for the price I may get this Porter cable version of the old Dewalt. At least it has dust collection and most really don't work all that well , I don't see a way to connect a vac to it yet it's been around so long one can still get parts if needed and many seem to like it.
I've had all sorts of power tools Milwaukee used to make a real nice 1/2 sheet sander as did Porter Cable I had the Milwaukee ye they sold an kit for dust collection and it was sort of crazy . Dewalt makes a great small plunge router and I had a jig saw they made that I really liked .
I am mainly a Makita guy have been for some time also Bosch who makes some really fine tools had a great 3x21" inline belt sander.
I do have to wonder why when a company makes a great tool why on earth do they stop making it . Seems to me cordless is the way many go these days I have one Makita 1/2 drill and 6 1/2" circ saw. They work nice yet once the battery pack gets old costs a small fortune to replace them.
This is just an up date . I decided to buy this 380 Porter Cable 1/4 sheet sander. It still has the same not flat platen ( plastic base where the rubber pad mounts to} as the last two DeWalts I owned which were the exact same unit I will say I haven't used it yet , I did plug it in and it runs very smooth and feel next to no vibration . It does not have the fit and finish of the Two older Makita's I own yet to be fair the housing is very thick material and I just DO NOT LIKE how all the newer 1/4 sheet sanders have that black rubber all over the housing which they claim helps with holding on and comfort all it is is a dust magnet and it smells horrid , I got a Makita BO4552 in 1995 and even though it has a flat platen I never liked using it because it is like a buzz machine I also got the DeWalt 1/4 sheet the same week and at home Depot they were the same price. To be honest most brands I used are no matter what the company states, some are just a tiny bit better. One that does stand out is the Porter Cable 330 Speed Block it's very smooth and parts are still available . Just my personal opinion.
I wish people who write reviews and mention any tool/sander is better than their old one would say what their old one was.
I ordered this on the 29th of March and it was shipped through Amazon Logistics and I had no idea what this was . I looked it up and read some reviews and most were not very good and this concerned me. It was to be delivered by 8PM today the 31st and it arrived at 8:45 AM . I have no idea how it works yet the young fellow called me from his phone and said he was by the security gate . The sander was in it's factory box and there is a way to add some info on how and where you want it delivered . This my present an issue if a product was left on a front porch with no gate and perhaps you should and perhaps may have that option if you have it sent as a gift.
I bought this unit because I've owned a DeWalt model DW411 sander for over 20 years and it is still working beautifully after all that I have put it through. I wanted a 2nd sander so I can use one with fine and one with coarse sand paper at the same time on my projects. So, when I saw this P-C unit for such a good price, I didn't have to think twice! I've been using this P-C sander for the past 2 weeks; it is working great just as I expected. I expect this new sander to outlast me! Bottom line: I strongly recommend it.
For the record, SKIL model 7292-02 palm sander was my 2nd choice, but only because my experience with other SKIL tools that I own has been nothing short of excellent.
I love it