Porter-Cable 394 5-inch Low Profile Random Orbit Sander with Dust Collection and Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Pad

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Brand: Porter-Cable
Manufacturer: Porter-Cable
Model: 394
Release Date: 2008-07-01

Features
3.5 Amp EnduraTech motor for increased performance and durability Variable-speed 7,000-to-12,000 OPM for optimal removal rate on a variety of materials; 3/32-inch orbit diameter Low-profile design reduces sander height by 31-percent for better control and finish Measures 4 x 5 x 12 inches; weighs 2.1 pounds Integrated dust port accepts 1- and 1-1/2-inch vacuum hoses

Accessories
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The Porter-Cable 394 5-inch Low Profile Random Orbit Sander with Dust Collection and Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Pad comes with a 3.5 Amp EnduraTech motor for increased performance and durability. The EnduraTech Motor Technology has 71-percent fewer wear components for a 5-to-10x longer motor life and its electronic load control provides for 42-percent faster material removal. An electronic motor brake reduces spin-down time by 73-percent for increased productivity and mechanical pad brake reduces free-spin to virtually eliminate gouging. Other features include a low profile design that reduces sander height by 31-percent for better control and finish, and a variable-speed 7,000-to-12,000 OPM for optimal removal rate on a variety of materials. With a rubber grip for added comfort and control and an integrated dust port that accepts 1- and 1-1/2-inch vacuum hoses for optimal dust collection, this sander comes with a 3/32-inch orbit diameter. This sander measures 4 x 5 x 12 inches and weighs 2.1 pounds.

User Comments about the Porter-Cable 394 5-inch Low Profile Random Orbit Sander with Dust Collection and Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Pad

It doesn't bog down under pressure. Noise is low. I have both brands. They are exactly the same ans 1/2 the price. Vibration is low. The low profile allows me to power sand in areas I couldn't reach before. I love this sander. By the way use dewalt replacement pads.

Unless you are sanding only large flat horizontal surfaces, I would recommend you pass on this sander. I repair and refinish furniture for a living, so sanders in my shop get daily use, and I have found the Porter-Cable sanders to be the best bang for your buck, and have used them almost exclusively for the last 12 years.I ordered this to replace a Porter-Cable sander that was just plain worn out after 3 years of daily use, and thought the low profile design would help with getting into some of the tighter areas on furniture, such as drawer openings ect.The sander seems to be built well, and does a great job of sanding. but ergonomically, this is the worst design ever. Buy the "old style" sanders that let you actually get a grip, so you can maneuver them to where you need them. it is almost impossible to use it for anything other than horizontal surfaces, because the grip area is almost as wide as the base of the sander.hand fatigue sets in almost immediately.

The new design of low profile sander makes using a vacuum hose connection less user friendly.It changes direction of dust collection port to (straight out ) from old model which was easier to use (curved around the side). Wood worker But mainly my gripe is the grip was designed for a hand the size of a NBA players hand.WHAT WERE THEY THINKING.Otherwise it sands well,with my luck it will never stop working.

The attached dust collector might be handy if the sander is used away from the shop. In use it prodces a surface without any swirl marks that show when finish applied. I purchased this sander to replace an older Porter Cable model of a similar orbital sander based on test rports I had read and concur it is the best of its class on the market. It is well balanced and easy to use. This sander is well worth the money paid for it. I do not use the attached dust collector; using instead my PC dust colector via its hose with excellent collection of dust.