Input on Porter Cable Paint remover
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I am curious to know if anyone uses the Porter Cable Paint Remover. I am considering purchasing a power paint remover and wanted to know if this is a good tool. I am also looking at the PAINTSHAVER, but this is a little more costly. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Edited 7/10/2002 3:54:50 PM ET by Todd
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It is heavy and tiring to use, particularly overhead. It makes a mess since it has no dust collection system, which is a concern with lead paint. serious eye and lung protection required. Also, the grinding discs, which aren't cheap, gum up rather quickly, especially with early generation latex paints. I found that the only effective way to clean them was to use oven cleaner. The dust collection and non-clogging( I think) cutting blades probably make the paint shaver worth the extra$. (I ended up reverting back to scrapers and heat gun on my project)
I spent about a month of weekends and got maybe two clapboards done by hand. Bought the PC and cleaned an entire wall in a weekend. It does gum up on fine blades. It is heavy (you'll build up your arms). I also worked under a plastic tent with a shop vac going, ear plugs, long shirt, pants, etc in the heat of summer. You also have to be careful digging circles into the wood, but a good sanding helps smooth them out. And it won't reach into the corners.
Steve
Why the cover? Wind blown lead? Raining? Glutton for punnishment?
Just Curious,
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Basically just wanted to make sure it was contained in that area and didn't get all over. It does make a cloud of dust so it helps to let the neighbors know you are trying to protect them too.
Steve