🔧 PORTER CABLE 7346SP Random Orbital Sander for Polishing Review

I have 2 similar American Porter wire grinders that have lasted over 20 years of daily use in the sign industry. We will periodically change brushes, clean communications, change the cable. They fall off the benches, get beat up and just keep ticking. We booked one of these as a backup so we wouldn't get caught during scheduled maintenance. The new one is made in Mexico and although it sat on the shelf most of the time it broke within 18 months. There is a 10-24 bolt that attaches the entire…

I really wanted this to be amazing. For real. I have many projects and use an Air DA (buckle-on) and the idea of an electric DA is exciting. So I took it out of the box and was a bit shocked at how heavy it is. In addition, the handle is not very ergonomic. Perhaps worst of all, the speed dial isn't on the handle, which could be adjusted while you're grinding. you have to stop Turn the tool over and set it manually. Anyone who has ever used DA knows that the ability to "blend" is paramount…

This is the same unit as the 7424 XP except it comes with an OPTIONAL sanding pad and was $20 cheaper than when I bought it. I use for buffing/polishing the car. I was surprised at how well it worked to remove scratches and creases and give my clear coat a wet look. I found that I didn't use the handle as the device is well balanced if you hold it in the middle. The handles on the working end of the machine tend to vibrate a bit. By keeping it in the middle you avoid vibration. I use it with an