Is this DeWalt compatible to a PC

Johnnie27 · 05-10-07, 09:50

I have an opportunity to buy this DeWalt brand new for a good price. I am wanting to know if it's compatible to the PC.
Orbital Sanders, Palm Sanders, Orbit Sanders

Features:
3.0 Amp motor operates at 12,000 opm providing ideal sanding speed for smooth finish
Textured anti-slip top & body grip provides ultimate comfort and control during use
Controlled Finishing System™ maintains pad speed and minimizes gouging during start up
Dust-sealed switch prevents contamination
Sealed 100% ball-bearing construction provides longer life
High capacity dust bag with built in vacuum adapter provides maximum dust collection with or without vacuum
Dual-plane counter-balanced fan reduces user fatigue
Accepts 5", 8-hole hook & loop paper allows sanding discs to be switched back and forth quickly and easily

Any help would be appreciated.

John

tstead · 05-10-07, 09:56

NO! (darn...must have >10 characters)

Eliot Ness · 05-10-07, 10:03

No, because it is only one speed rather than variable. A DeWalt that some use instead of a PC brand is the model 443, but you can't swap out different size backing plates:

http://www.dewalt.com/us/products/to...?productID=125

Johnnie27 · 05-10-07, 10:10

With the one speed that it operates at, would it be to powerful or not enough power?

Coupe · 05-10-07, 11:01

1 speed
cant use backing plates, therefore cant use pads

Not having enough power would be the least of your problems.

Johnnie27 · 05-10-07, 11:04

Got it, thanks guys.

deathlok · 05-10-07, 12:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnnie27

Got it, thanks guys.

did you get the message (that you should not buy it)
or did you get the dewalt?

Johnnie27 · 05-10-07, 12:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by deathlok

did you get the message (that you should not buy it)
or did you get the dewalt?

Hehe,both. I'm not going to buy that model and if I do buy a DeWalt I'll buy the 443.

ben_r_ · 05-11-07, 02:20

Wait isnt the orbital radius on that thing going to be much less than the (if I recall correctly) 15/16" radius on the PC and wont that be worse (since you want a bigger radius to exemplify the "randomness") for use on a car's paint?