PC 7424 or 7336??

[waggs]

I am about to purchase a pc . but i want to buy the right one.24 or 36 is the only diff the size of the pad? any help/input would be great. thanks in advance.

[Jngrbrdman]

This might help sort out the difference.

[Soarer V]

I am about to purchase a pc . but i want to buy the right one.24 or 36 is the only diff the size of the pad? any help/input would be great. thanks in advance.

The 7224 has the 5" pad counterweight.



The 7336 has the 6" pad counterweight, which some prefer when using 5" backing plates.



See the comment on the bonus kit with 7224 purchase in the above link that Jngrbrdman offered.

[TLL]

This is not true as per Porter Cable they are both 6" with 6" weight. Only use 6" pads not the oversized pads either per PC. The only difference is one comes with sanding plate one does not.

[imported_Malachi]

Does anybody know anything about this one which is made by Dewalt? It has higher speeds, the low range is about right and it weighs 1 lb less.



Edit: It does not weigh 1 lb less, they weigh the same sorry.

[Matt M, PA]

I bought my 7336 at Lowes ($109), and a friend has the 7424.



My 7336 indeed has the 6" counterweight, and my friend`s 7424 has the 5" counterweight. We were very interested in comparing them when I got mine, and took notice of this.



I use a 5" Hook-It plate and 6.5" Meg`s soft buff pads. Very little vibration.



A side note. On mine, the "off" label on the machine has allready lost all it`s lettering, as well as the PC labels. (I think some of the plastic clear covers were missing, and one was loose so I removed it) I called PC to get new ones and the woman suggested that I write on the machine with a magic marker. Even the local repair center said that these parts were not available and that I should just take the machine back for a new one. A call to Lowes got me a better 800#, they were very helpful, and have told me that they will send new nameplates. The woman I spoke to the last time even offered that "if you`re going to be bragging on our machine, our name has to be on it".

[imported_Malachi]

You need to check out this thread.

[imported_Intermezzo]

If you want a well-balanced machine with low vibration that can be operated with just one hand, consider the cyclo.

[Jimbo46]

Jus tbought my 7336 locally for $104 out the door. One of the best purchases I`ve made.