Porter-Cable 505 2.3 Amp 1/2 Sheet Finishing Sander

by Porter-Cable

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Porter Cable 505 Half-Sheet Finishing Sander Kit. Direct drive motor to pad design for smooth, fast finishing. Precision balance and high-speed 1/8-inch orbit combine with adhesive-backed abrasives for faster, smoother stock removal. Includes abrasive sheet.

Product Description

Porter Cable 505 Half-Sheet Finishing Sander Kit. Direct drive motor to pad design for smooth, fast finishing. Precision balance and high-speed 1/8-inch orbit combine with adhesive-backed abrasives for faster, smoother stock removal. Includes abrasive sheet.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 9.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7.7 pounds
• 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: B0000222Y6
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 505
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #155,512 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cabinet Maker, January 29, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Porter-Cable 505 2.3 Amp 1/2 Sheet Finishing Sander (Tools & Home Improvement)

I was going to spend $3,000 on drum sander and found that this Porter-Cable half-sheet finishing sander sands and finishes our hardwoods to perfection with no linear sanding marks or swirl marks. We like that it uses a double insulated heat sink so that no air is blowing out of the housing to get in our faces while we work.

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Solid Tool, June 17, 2000

By 

Doug Collie (Colorado Springs) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Porter-Cable 505 2.3 Amp 1/2 Sheet Finishing Sander (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is a great classic tool thats been around for many years. The smaller 1/4 sheet sanders with vacume bags have been all the rage in resent years. But when it comes to sanding smooth a large piece of work this sander feels smooth in your hand. You will not get that high vibration fatiguing feeling after an hour or so of use from this sander like you do the smaller 1/4 sheet sanders.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Have been using since 1976, September 30, 2002

By 

J. Petersen "jjpeter" (California, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Porter-Cable 505 2.3 Amp 1/2 Sheet Finishing Sander (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've been using this sander since 1976. Back then, it was made by Rockwell. Porter Cable bought out their tool division several years ago. They know a timeless design when they see one and this sander needed no improvement. This is a heavy, heavy duty orbital sander. It uses its own weight to do the job. Using half sheets of sand paper, it cheaper to operate over the long run over having to buy round sheets that come 4 or 6 to a pack and can be pricey.

Since I've owned this unit, I've only had to replace the power cord, thats it, and it was in a production shop environment for 3 years. I have used it in place of a belt sander at times, with an aggressive grit paper, its that good. Highly recommended for the serious wood worker.