"John Raymond" wrote:
> I'm looking to buy a belt sander and am considering either the
> Porter-Cable 362VS or the Milwaukee 5936. Both are 4x24 inch, one
> variable speed and the other fixed. I have both Porter-Cable and
> Milwaukee tools and am pleased with both companies.
>
> Any advice on which to purchase?
SFWIW, I'd stay away from 4" machines.
In the case of P/C, they use the same motor for either the 3" or 4"
machine.
IMHO, the P/C is strictly a toy.
Burned up a couple of them before buying the P/C "Choo-Choo" which
they no longer make.
Lew
"John Raymond" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I'm looking to buy a belt sander and am considering either the
> Porter-Cable 362VS or the Milwaukee 5936. Both are 4x24 inch, one variable
> speed and the other fixed. I have both Porter-Cable and Milwaukee tools
> and am pleased with both companies.
>
> Any advice on which to purchase?
>
> Thanks,
> John
If you're really convinced that you need a 4" sander the Bosch
http://tinyurl.com/yjr95d6
can't be beat...........IMHO.
I don't use it often but when I do it's a workhorse.
Max
On Oct 8, 8:53=A0pm, John Raymond <[email protected]> wrote:
> I'm looking to buy a belt sander and am considering either the
> Porter-Cable 362VS or the Milwaukee 5936. Both are 4x24 inch, one
> variable speed and the other fixed. I have both Porter-Cable and
> Milwaukee tools and am pleased with both companies.
>
> Any advice on which to purchase?
>
> Thanks,
> John
I have been building solid surface countertop since DuPont had 4
colours only. (1986)
Been through them all except the Choo Choo..
Milwaukees are heavy. PC's die. Bosch fare a bit better, but the best
punch for the buck is the 3 x 24 Makita.
We can't seem to break them. Replace the graphite skid pad and the
thing keeps going and going.
The dust collection is mediocre.... on any of them.
I had the same model. I used it commercially for about 8 years.
It got to where I couldn't keep the belt tracking. I went to
replace it with the exact model because of the flat top, upside
down capability. I didn't find it , so I purchased this Bosch as
a replacement:
http://www.boschtools.com/Products/Tools/Pages/BoschProductDetail.aspx?pid=1274DVS
I was always quite pleased with the Ryobi, same for the Bosch. I
also have and use a heavy old Milwaukee for serious work.
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"Phisherman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:58:02 -0400, Maxwell Lol
> <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
>>basilisk <[email protected]> writes:
>>
>>> I'll second that, I've got a Makita that is well into its
>>> second decade and it just keeps running and running.
>>
>>
>>Ditto. I'm not a pro, but I use it my 3x21 Makita to sand my
>>front porch every 3 years.
>>It's 20 years old.
>
>
> I have a Ryobi that keeps going after 20 years. But, not sure
> if the
> same quality of Ryobi is there today. I like the fact the top
> is
> flat and it can be used upsidedown for sanding small parts.
> The
> variable speed is very nice too. I use finishing sanders more
> than a
> belt sander, maybe that is why it has lasted so long.
basilisk <[email protected]> writes:
> I'll second that, I've got a Makita that is well into its
> second decade and it just keeps running and running.
Ditto. I'm not a pro, but I use it my 3x21 Makita to sand my front porch every 3 years.
It's 20 years old.
Phisherman <[email protected]> writes:
> I have a Ryobi that keeps going after 20 years. But, not sure if the
> same quality of Ryobi is there today. I like the fact the top is
> flat and it can be used upsidedown for sanding small parts.
That reminds me -
One of the things I like about my Makita is the sides are flat and
parallel, so I can clamp it in a wooden bench vise and use it upside
down.
I've used it to sand the edge of large parts, and do rough stock
removal.
I never tried it without fastening it to the bench.
Maxwell Lol <[email protected]> writes:
> basilisk <[email protected]> writes:
>
>> I'll second that, I've got a Makita that is well into its
>> second decade and it just keeps running and running.
>
>
> Ditto. I'm not a pro, but I use it my 3x21 Makita to sand my front porch every 3 years.
> It's 20 years old.
I did have to replace the platen. So I upgraded to the non-metal kind. Can't find the link to the product.
Robatoy wrote:
> On Oct 8, 8:53Â pm, John Raymond <[email protected]> wrote:
>> I'm looking to buy a belt sander and am considering either the
>> Porter-Cable 362VS or the Milwaukee 5936. Both are 4x24 inch, one
>> variable speed and the other fixed. I have both Porter-Cable and
>> Milwaukee tools and am pleased with both companies.
>>
>> Any advice on which to purchase?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> John
>
> I have been building solid surface countertop since DuPont had 4
> colours only. (1986)
> Been through them all except the Choo Choo..
> Milwaukees are heavy. PC's die. Bosch fare a bit better, but the
> best punch for the buck is the 3 x 24 Makita.
> We can't seem to break them. Replace the graphite skid pad and the
> thing keeps going and going.
> The dust collection is mediocre.... on any of them.
I'll second that, I've got a Makita that is well into its
second decade and it just keeps running and running.
basilisk
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On Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:58:02 -0400, Maxwell Lol <[email protected]>
wrote:
>basilisk <[email protected]> writes:
>
>> I'll second that, I've got a Makita that is well into its
>> second decade and it just keeps running and running.
>
>
>Ditto. I'm not a pro, but I use it my 3x21 Makita to sand my front porch every 3 years.
>It's 20 years old.
I have a Ryobi that keeps going after 20 years. But, not sure if the
same quality of Ryobi is there today. I like the fact the top is
flat and it can be used upsidedown for sanding small parts. The
variable speed is very nice too. I use finishing sanders more than a
belt sander, maybe that is why it has lasted so long.