Porter-Cable 330 Speed-Bloc 1.2 Amp 1/4 Sheet Sander

by Porter-Cable

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

With the Porter-Cable 330 Speed-Bloc 1.2 Amp 1/4 Sheet Sander, sanding has never been easier. The comfortable, ergonomic design features and easy-to-grip housing with rubber posts that isolate your hand from the sanding action and keeps vibrations at a minimum. The powerful 1.2 Amp motor allows this sander to operate at a speedy 14,000 orbits per minute pace. And the 4-1/8 x 4-1/2 inch pad size accepts pre-cut adhesive or self cut standard paper with metal stamp.

From the Manufacturer

Built on a time-tested, shop-proven design the Porter-Cable 330 1/4-sheet 14,000 OPM Speed Bloc sander is ideal for professional woodworking and remodeling projects. Its comfortable, easy to grip housing makes long sanding jobs easier. The metal frame that sits beneath the housing delivers dependable, low vibration performance. The unit accepts pre-cut adhesive or self-cut standard paper with a metal stamp. Ninety-day money back guarantee, 3 year limited warranty, 1 year free service contract.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 5.1 x 4.5 inches ; 4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000222Y9
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 330
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,609 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #62 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Sanders

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars DON'T BUY ANOTHER SANDER< THIS IS THE ONE YOU WANT, November 7, 2003

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Mark (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Porter-Cable 330 Speed-Bloc 1.2 Amp 1/4 Sheet Sander (Tools & Home Improvement)

Listen... I have finished furniture for a living, and I have seen so many folks browsing the sanders in home improvement stores, and I am sorry to say this sander is not frequently stocked. Forget about dust collection, the others don't work that well anyway.If you want dust collection, buy a shop-vac. I have been through two of these over the years of VERY heavy use and I have to say they ARE the best. There is NO comparison. These are the ONLY comfortable sander you'll find. Take a look at the others and you'll see... there are no others designed like this one and when you use it for twenty minutes you'll understand why it is so much better. JUST BUY IT! The key to this baby is the way you hold it. All other sanders have to be held from the top and they cramp your hand in a matter of minutes. This sander is so comfortable I guarantee you'll love it. Porter cable has got everyone hands down on this one. It has all replacable parts , and it allows much more control by the grip design than any other, allowing you to NOT mess up your work. The motor brushes are really long allowing a long time of use, and cheap to replace. There aren't any stupid wire retainers that you'll curse at trying to put new paper on. Some guy here was complaining about the little tool that is required to change the paper, and that you'll lose it or something, but actually, all it is, is a screw driver... you've got a spare one of those already, now don't you. This is the only 1/4 sheet sander you should even consider buying. This is the one you want. JUST BUY IT!!!!

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding service for 30 years, July 31, 2000

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Calvin Wilson (Hurricane,, WV USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Porter-Cable 330 Speed-Bloc 1.2 Amp 1/4 Sheet Sander (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought my Porter Cable 330 Block Sander in 1970 and it has performed flawlessly for 30 years. I am only now replacing the four small rubber posts that insulate the upper housing from the vibration of the pad. This sander uses only 1/4 of a sheet of sandpaper, but is, nevertheless, a high quality, durable machine that can be operated continuously without failure. It is an orbital sander, not a random orbital or vibrating sander, and uses three separate sealed roller bearings - two on the armature and one on the pad. It is a tough machine, built to handle sanding chores in areas where larger sanders either won't fit or are too cumbersome and akward to use, such as sanding on the sides and bottoms of drawers.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quality Piece, a probable heirloom!, August 10, 2000

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Dan Steele (North Pole, Alaska United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Porter-Cable 330 Speed-Bloc 1.2 Amp 1/4 Sheet Sander (Tools & Home Improvement)

I purchased one of these a couple of years ago to finish sand the maple cabinets I was making for my wife's kitchen. They are pretty much one-of-a-kind in that the raised panels are made from Eastern Curly Maple and the stiles and rails are Birdseye Maple. The point is, of course, this is a super hard wood, that is difficult to work with, and takes a while to sand. This sander worked flawlessly, efficiently, and more importantly, comfortably through twenty-five of these doors. I think that is what really sets this little sander apart from all in its class. It is quiet, and its ergonomics make it a pleasure to use. It does use slightly more than one-quarter sheet of sandpaper, though, to cover its base and fit in the clamps. I readily recommend this sander for finish applications.

Handy Dan