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   Shep | Nov 11, 2008 06:27am | #1

   Bosch or P-C are good choices.

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   VMackey | Nov 11, 2008 06:29am | #2

   Good question.

   I too am in need of a new belt sander. I was all set to buy the DeWalt, I liked the looks of the kit that comes with the stand, but have read no positive reviews.

   Are the new versions of the old style Porter Cables still as good as the old ones? Vic

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   Pelipeth | Nov 11, 2008 02:01pm | #3

   The relatively new, small PC, seems to be the one to buy. Reviews were all excellent, but can't remember where they were printed.

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   KenHill3 | Nov 11, 2008 06:43pm | #5

   This one?

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   Pelipeth | Nov 12, 2008 03:49am | #6

   Yes, read that it's good for material removal and can be finessed.

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   VMackey | Nov 12, 2008 03:56am | #7

   I picked one up in the store. It felt too bulky, didn't seem to have a nice balance. Didn't weigh too much just didn't feel right in my hands. I also thought for a belt sander they're calling "compact" it was pretty big. Vic

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   bc | Nov 12, 2008 05:47am | #9

   i own the pc smaller belt sander and it gets unbelievably hot!

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   TomT226 | Nov 11, 2008 02:59pm | #4

   Think it was FWW, a couple of years ago.

    

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   Brian55 | Nov 12, 2008 05:25am | #8

   I use a PC belt sander where I work, don't know how old it is but has a 8 X 107 belt and runs on 440v.

   Brian

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   PedroTheMule | Nov 12, 2008 06:23am | #10

   I own a Dewalt, Makita and Porter Cable.

   I burned up 3 Dewalts under warranty. Finally pulled the third one apart before returning for exchange once again. Dang "plastic" cooling fan melted. Some stoopid penny pincher couldn't put in a magnesium one.....I'd have paid an extra nickel for the increased cost not to have the trouble.

   I now use the final expired warranty unit to do garbage dirty work for short periods to avoid overheating.

   I use the Makita for finer work that requires smoother operation.

   I use the Porter Cable.....well shucks.....that thing makes a good replacement for a chainsaw.

   Pedro - Dusty from the old trail of extra fine wood shavings