Porter-Cable 97355 5-Inch Variable Speed Random Orbital Sander Kit with Carrying Case and Dust Kit

by Porter-Cable

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Porter-Cable 97355 five inch variable-speed random orbital sander kit comes equipped with a dust kit and a carrying case that keeps it all stowed away neatly. The included dust collection system makes easy work of dust and debris so that the work area stays clean and free from dust. The 4 Amp motor runs at variable speeds from 2,500 up to 6,000 RPM, and the 100-percent ball bearing design ensure the durability of this sanding kit. The 97355 features a 5-inch, 5-hole pad design that uses a random sanding action over the surface to provide a smooth, even finish without swirls.

From the Manufacturer

Porter-Cable 97355 5-Inch Variable Speed Random Orbital Sander Kit with Carrying Case and Dust Kit

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 19.5 x 17.8 x 7 inches ; 5.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 14.7 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: B0000222YJ
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 97355
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #141,119 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

67 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars P/C Random orbit, May 12, 2000

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S. Wuebber - See all my reviews

This review is from: Porter-Cable 97355 5-Inch Variable Speed Random Orbital Sander Kit with Carrying Case and Dust Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

This series of sanders are great tools. I thought that changing from the stikit sanding pad to hook and loop would enable me to change grits and allow reuse of the sanding disk, it does! But the drawback is if your sanding disc tears and you don't replace it immediately the hooks on the pad are destroyed. I've replaced four in the past year. The hook and loop system is much more expensive to operate because of this.

36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars cant beat the product for the price!, February 22, 2001

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j miller (milwaukee ,wi,usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Porter-Cable 97355 5-Inch Variable Speed Random Orbital Sander Kit with Carrying Case and Dust Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have been using this sander for about 6 years and have nothing but good things to say. I have sanded down old log homes, hardwood floors, steel trailers ,bondo on cars,and fine woodworking projects. This has been my most loaned out tool. and im always happy to do it with this sander. I am the most satified customer on this product. The dust collection is one of the best one the market. I have owned three so far and lost them due to different reasons. But, never to wear. First thing to do is get rid of the hook and loop. The adhesive pad is so much better because of the hook and loop cant handle the power. Buy this tool and you wont ever regrete it.

42 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars HUGE Storage Case but Here's Why..., October 5, 2004

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Al Smith "Tn Hiker" (Maryville, TN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Porter-Cable 97355 5-Inch Variable Speed Random Orbital Sander Kit with Carrying Case and Dust Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

Other reviewers accurately reflect my favorable opinion of this random orbit sander but I did get a surprise when the item arrived: the storage case is HUGE! When purchasing the kit version of this sander you get the vacuum hose and, yep, a storage case designed to hold the sander and all of the dust collection components--including the hose. It is a monster-sized box.

"Buy" the way, Amazon would NOT match woodworker.com's lower price on the PC 97355. The problem I had when I called to get the price match was that the person with Amazon's Tool Crib department pretended to be a klutz with web surfing and was unable to even locate the 97355 on woodworker.com's website (I finally had to give her the URL) and then she pretended to be unable to figure out that woodworker.com would provide free shipping if you had come to their site using the URL provided thru toolseeker.com (as I had). Bottom line: Amazon wouldn't price match. Result: I bought from woodworker.com who not only saved me significant bucks but also shipped the product the very same day! My recent experiences (read that more than one) with Amazon's "SuperSaver" shipping (their version of free shipping) have been a 5 - 7 day DELAY on shipping of products listed as "Usually Ships within 24 hours". When I questioned Amazon about this they defended this practice as their way to save money. My advice: Go to woodworker.com and save yourself even more money and get your stuff shipped the same day instead of one week later.