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Honestly a tool that's a pleasure for me to use in that it has a good feel and balance to itRecently replaced the cord and found the Delta/Porter Cable (SeviceNet)online parts system easy to navigate and with very reasonable prices for parts and shipping. After about ten years of use I have nothing but praise for the 505. Certainly does what it's designed for and continues without fail. I suppose the lack of dust collection can be a minus but for me personally I don't use dust collection except for table saw, although I do wear a mask when sanding. Excellent tool with exceptional durability.
To my surprise, they are still making parts for it. Well I seldom write reviews (read allot of them though).but I feel compelled to let all know the PC 505 is just awesome. I was so impressed I bought one in 1976 for half price ($100) at the hardware store I worked at. They finally gave out yesterday. Basically the same machine. I have used it and abused it ever since.
I was wondering what is out there that might be better. I started using them (originally Rockwell) in high school wood shop back in the early 70's. I ordered a set. A little over a year ago the bearings started making a whine. It still kept chugging through. All roads led back to the PC505.
Bottom line, it's still a good deal and a great machine.
I ordered this sander on a sunday evening was using it the following fri best shipping on any thing I've ordered on the net. The sander is working so good I can't believe it has cut my sanding time in half. Can't go wrong with this one.
My small Porter Cable orbital sander is beginning to fail. I just ordered another 1/4 sheet orbital sander (Porter-Cable) for finish work, but this big unit works great for large surface areas and does NOT leave swirls. It worked very well and lasted forever (at least until I left after 7 years).Now, 30 years later, my cheap B&D sander long ago gave up the ghost. We used this exact same model then. I used to work in a cabinet shop in the '70's. But, when it is flat on a work surface, it does the job as intended. Brings back fond memories and it really removes the wood. I just started using the new sander this last week.
This unit is NOT for small, frail hands. It if very easy to use, as it uses a 1/2 sheet of sand paper. That is, the 1970's before Ipods and the internet. I must have gotten weaker and older over the years, because I did not remember how heavy this unit is. I Googled "the best orbital sander" and was totaly amazed this Porter-Cable 505 unit is still being made and is still the best. The clips to hold the paper work easily and well. It vibrates and it is heavy. A great piece of equipment.
Very, very good sander. My first one was stolen many years ago so I tried a few others.none compared. Used professionally on a daily basis for several years and never had a problem or complaint. Would highly recommend for the serious woodworker or carpenter.
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