Porter Cable 7424

Todd · 11-20-01, 01:24

Just looking for power tools and saw this 7424 PC $114.00 thought it was pretty good deal. http://www.southwestfastener.com/cgi.../CatalogMgr.pl

Mike · 11-20-01, 01:41

I was in Lowe's (comparable to Home Depot) last night and found a PC model number 7336 that was exactly like the 7424. The unit was described as a "sander/polisher" and came with a sanding plate and sanding discs as well as the same worthless polishing pad that the 7424 comes with. The specs are identical to the 7424 and it sold for $109.00. Anyone know if there is any difference between these two models?

RH · 11-20-01, 01:58

From CoastalTool...

"The 7335 5" and 7336 6" Random Orbit Sanders (along with the sander kits, 97355 & 97366 respectively), and the 7424 6" Random Orbit Polisher.

These tools are essentially identical in that the all use the same body. The difference lies in how these tools are outfitted. Therefore, if you own any one of the above models you have the capability to convert it into either a 5" or 6" sander/polisher. But before you can proceed you must understand that depending on the pad size a different counterweight is used. "

Mike · 11-20-01, 02:15

Thanks for the clarification. I assumed this but wanted to be sure of the facts.