Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a
free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
If you're not a student, there's also a
free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.
You can also earn cash back rewards on Amazon and Whole Foods purchases with the
Amazon Prime Visa credit card. Read our review to see if it’s the right card for you.
11 Comments
Your comment cannot be blank.
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
I generally find Porter Cable to be a pretty good value in cheap tools, but I'm not sure on this one.
I generally find Porter Cable to be a pretty good value in cheap tools, but I'm not sure on this one.
Look at the pictures and top reviews and you'll figure it out.
I thought you would get it, but evidently you didn't take the time. The base is made of a plastic prone to cracking. That's with fresh plastic. It will be much more brittle after a few years.
I would advise anyone to buy tools that last without a major known issue. Not doing so is foolish, and you shouldn't try to spread your foolishness and prevent someone else from sharing a legitimate concern.
If someone accepts this limitations and wants a cheap tool, that's fine, but they should know there are better alternatives that will last far longer and perform better for a bit more money.
I would advise anyone to buy tools that last without a major known issue. Not doing so is foolish, and you shouldn't try to spread your foolishness and prevent someone else from sharing a legitimate concern.
If someone accepts this limitations and wants a cheap tool, that's fine, but they should know there are better alternatives that will last far longer and perform better for a bit more money.
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
Maybe "Black and Decker" will be their cheapest brand, "Craftsman" above that (replacing Porter Cable?), and then Dewalt is their high-end brand?
(Edit: My hypothesis is WRT a "family" of cordless tools. The PC brand might get used for some more specialized power tools. This is all speculation, but one might not want to spend money on a family of tools + compatible batteries if it's being discontinued.)
Anyone familiar with the typical design of this style sander? In the applicable Amazon reviews (where the thing fell apart) it looks like it is a high ratio belt driven situation under the hood. Interesting as I've never seen this before.