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Porter-Cable 343K 5-Inch Random Orbit Sander Kit - Hook & Loop Pad

Porter-Cable 343K 5-Inch Random Orbit Sander Kit - Hook & Loop Pad

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Brand: Porter-Cable
Category: Home Improvement
Department: Tools, Auto & Industrial

List Price: $109.30
Buy New: $59.00
as of 7/31/2010 09:25 EDT details
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Seller: Amazon.com
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 64 reviews
Sales Rank: 5,201

Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 9
Dimensions (in): 15.4 x 9.3 x 7.3

MPN: 343K
Model: 343K
UPC: 028877545264
EAN: 0028877545264
ASIN: B000H4ND12

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Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours

Features:
  • Produces fine, swirl-free results on a variety of surfaces
  • Powerful 3 Amp motor
  • Efficient dust collection with POREX dust canister and dual dust ports
  • Handheld design and soft vibration-reducing rubber grip
  • Removable top cap for effortless cleaning and service

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Amazon.com Product Description
Capable of producing fine, swirl-free results on a variety of surfaces, the Porter-Cable 343K Five-Inch Random-Orbit Sander Kit won't put excessive stress on your muscles and joints. Ideal for professional woodworkers and hobbyists alike, this compact tool has a comfortable, ergonomic design, and it supplies the perfect amount of power for surface smoothing.


The Porter-Cable 343K Random-Orbit Sander Kit
At a Glance:
  • 3-Amp motor
  • 3/32-inch orbit diameter
  • POREX dust canister; dual dust ports
  • Improved ergonomics
  • Easy to clean/service


Soft rubber grip minimizes discomfort and vibration.


Removable cap makes clean-up easy.
Ergonomic Design for High-Quality Results
Powered by a robust three-amp motor, the 343K handles a range of furniture, cabinetry, trim, and hobby work.

This sander features a soft rubber grip that minimizes discomfort and vibration, even at awkward angles. For added convenience, an enlarged plastic hood over the pad gives you the ability to access tight corners without damaging the pad or the workpiece.

Additionally, the 343K has an automatic brake that engages when the unit is set down. And cleanup and maintenance are never a problem due to the removable cap that allows you quick access to the interior.

Measuring just 12.0 x 6.25 x 5.0 inches (WxHxL) and weighing only four pounds, this sander is easy to handle and hold, ultra-portable, and a snap to store. It's also backed by a one-year warranty, and conveniently uses readily available five-inch, eight-hole hook-and-loop paper.

Efficient Dust Collection Improves Work Conditions
The 343K offers unique dust collection with a POREX dust canister and dual dust ports that can accommodate 1.0-inch and 1.5-inch vacuum hoses. This system helps improve both visibility and work conditions by clearing dust and debris that can mar your material or work surface and potentially compromise your health. For additional peace of mind, the porous polyethylene dust canister is more durable than cloth dust bags, which means you get more secure collection.

What's in the Box
343KR Random-Orbit Sander Kit; operating manual; and carrying case.





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5 out of 5 stars No more hand sanding tool marks for me!!!   January 15, 2007
Woodworker Matt (Houston Texas)
52 out of 53 found this review helpful

I owned a Black and Decker finish sander that I always used to sand from 80 grit to 220. I noticed that it was taking so long, and then finally I broke my sander. So I bought a Makita BO3700 finish sander (excellent finish sander!!!), but it is a finish sander, not a tool mark remover. So for the last few projects, I've been scraping, then hand sanding until I was ready for 180-220 grit final sanding. Normally this used to take me hours. So much so that I started regretting woodworking (GOD forbid!!!). So after reading some reviews of this, and may other random orbit sanders, I decided to take a chance, and buy one.
Well, after many reviews, I opted for the Porter Cable 343K. I also bought some Norton paper, in 60/100/150 grit. After tapering some table legs, I loaded it with 60 grit, and started sanding. I was amazed how fast the burn marks (cherry), and saw marks sanded out, with no swirl marks!! After going through all the grits to 150, I decided to grab my Makita, and finish it out. All the tool marks were gone, all the scratches were gone, and I finished my legs, and aprons (4each) in 1 hour!! I'm currently gluing up the frame, and will final sand again in 220, then apply my finish. I can't believe go fast, and how thorough this P/C sander works, but then again, it's a Porter Cable. I think I'm going to order some of the Mirka paper on Amazon. In a previous career, I used to sell Mirka, and all the body shops always told me how great the Mirka paper was. Looks like I'm gonna find out on my next project!!! Don't hesitate to order one of these, it is a great sander!!!



5 out of 5 stars Another great porter cable product   June 29, 2007
T. Breazeal (Los Angeles)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful

I own several Porter Cable products and this one lives up to their name. It works great for all your light to medium duty sanding needs with a strong 3 amp motor. Vibration is less than cheaper models and when you apply more pressure for difficult spots the motor doesn't bogg down. The longer power cord and rigid dust collector with positive locking are nice features for a sander in this price range. The storage case is sturdy but lacks any pockets for storing sanding discs. A minor issue considering the overall value of this product.


5 out of 5 stars Excellent buy.   February 20, 2007
E. Weber (NH United States)
14 out of 16 found this review helpful

This sander is surprisingly good for the price.

It is comfortable to use, it removes wood pretty fast and has an excellent scratch pattern.

The case is handy but would benefit from more storage for sand paper.

I found the dust collection just ok with the canister it does its work but you have to empty it very often which is annoying. This is not an issue however if you hook the sander to your shop vac.



5 out of 5 stars Love it.   June 30, 2007
K. C. Kuta (Van Nuys, CA United States)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

This thing is fast and slick. It works beautifully....except for the dust collector. Buy some extra black plastic electrician's tape to keep it from vibrating off every thirty seconds or so.... If you can live with that (or if you use a shop vac) you'll love it, too.


5 out of 5 stars Great sander, great value   September 2, 2007
B. Hewitt (Olean, NY)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

I was a bit worried when I purchased this sander back in June as I had a heavy workload planned for it and I didn't know if it would be powerful enough. A couple of months later and I've sanded two coats of paint off all of my kitchen cabinets. I went all the way down to 40 grit paper and I was surprised how smooth and swirl-free it was after such coarse paper. There were days when I ran it almost non-stop for hours and hours on end. For being designed for small-medium duty tasks it sure did a great job for heavy paint removal. It also did a very nice job with finish sanding when I was done. For $59 I got a ton of work out of it. (I should also add that I had zero problems with the dust canister).

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