Porter-Cable 361 12 Amp 3-Inch by 24-Inch Belt Sander

by Porter-Cable

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Porter-Cable 361 Belt Sander features a huge 3 x 24 inch belt, a powerful 12 Amp motor, and an efficient belt-and-gear drive system that transfers power from the motor to the sanding belt. Remove stock quickly with the 1,550 SFPM belt speed, but don't worry about this sander being too powerful to control--the 361's motor is located over platen to give this sander perfect balance and keep you in control, and the ergonomically-designed handles are comfortable enough for hours of sanding. When the belt needs an adjustment, the fingertip belt-tracking knob gives the user a quick and easy way to fine-tune the belt tension.

From the Manufacturer

Well-suited for heavy stock removal in hard and soft woods for woodworking, cabinet making, remodeling and home improvement applications Porter-Cable’s 12 amp 361 3-inch by 24-inch belt sander delivers a belt speed of 1,500 SFPM. The tool’s weight and ergonomics make it ideal for floor repairs, dressing rough stock, coatings removal, and surface prep for glue up. Ninety-day money back guarantee, 3 year limited warranty, 1 year free service contract.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 16 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0000222XI
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 361
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #51,543 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #26 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Sanders > Belt Sanders

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good tool, February 19, 2007

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T. Dawson (Kalispell Montana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Porter-Cable 361 12 Amp 3-Inch by 24-Inch Belt Sander (Tools & Home Improvement)

I own at least a dozen of these sanders and have retired several over the last 10 years at my cabinet shop. I just purchased two more. We use them hard and they roll around in the back of trucks and yes, get dropped on occasion. Bottom line is they hold up well and they have made some good changes over the years that eliminated some problem areas. They are well balanced easy to use and have plenty of power. The only flaw that I see in them is the knob that adjusts the belt sticks out too far and gets bent if the sander gets hit or dropped just wrong.
I'm not a real fanatic about the "buy america" thing but I was disturbed a couple of years ago when I needed to replace the cord on one of the sanders. On the outside was a sticker with the red white and blue and it said "Proudly made in the USA" on it. Whe I opened it up I noticed a tag on the switch that said "made in Mexico". Did Mexico join the USA when I wasn't looking? What I don't like is false advertising.