390K Porter Cable 5" Low Profile Random Oribit Sander (Includes Case)
SKU: 390K
3.5 Amp EnduraTech Motor for increased performance and durability
Electronic Load Control for 42% faster material removal
EnduraTech Motor Technology has 71% fewer wear components for 5-10x longer motor life
Electronic motor brake reduces spin-down time by 73% for increased productivity
Mechanical pad brake reduces free-spin to virtually eliminate gouging
Low profile design reduces sander height by 31% for better control and finish
Variable-speed, 7,000 - 12,000 OPM for optimal removal rate on a variety of materials
Optimized ergonomics with rubber grip for comfort and control
Integral dust port accepts 1" and 1-1/2" vacuum hoses for optimal dust collection
Amps: 3.5 Amps
orbits/Min: 7,000-12,000 opm
Pad: 5", 8-hole
Abrasive Type: Hook & Loop
Length: 5 "
Width: 12 "
Height: 4 "
Weight: 2.1 lbs
Shipping Weight: 6.34 lbs
New PORTER-CABLE Low Profile Random Orbit Sander Wins TOP TOOL Award
SHOP TESTED - Random-Orbit Sanders
Editorial provided by WOOD Magazine, October 2008 Issue
Written by Bob Hunter with Bob Baker; Illustration by Tim Cahill
"Most 5" models we tested deliver a smooth wood surface in a jiffy, but some leave you in a cloud of dust...
Like doing income taxes or having a root canal, most of us don't cherish the experience of sanding our woodworking projects. That's why we love random-orbit sanders: They create smooth, finished surfaces quicker than any sander or method...
With its low-profile body and brushless motor, the 390K excelled in every test we threw at it. It's aggressive without being difficult to control, and produced a flawless, finished worksurface with 220-grit abrasives...
Invest your tool dollars in a smooth operator
Although it costs about twice as much as the least-expensive models in the test, the PORTER-CABLE 390K outdistanced the other sanders in a clean sweep to win Top Tool honors. The 390K produces near-perfect surfaces after sanding with only three progressive grits, proves free of vibration and control problems, captures nearly all the dust it creates, and features an easy-to-operate on/off switch and speed dial..."