Porter Cable Handle Replacement

**Groundhog** · 02-17-2017, 01:09 PM

Does anyone know where I can get a "U" shaped handle for a Porter Cable DA to replace the stock straight handle?

**Accumulator** · 02-17-2017, 01:23 PM

Groundhog- Welcome to Autopia!

Huh, do they even offer a Bale Handle for the PC? FWIW I don`t use *any* handle on mine...

Oh, and I like your user-name, for some reason I *really* like those critters!

**nickclark08** · 02-17-2017, 01:26 PM

Couldn`t find any after a few minutes of google searching. You might be able to buy a handle and mod it to fit, I don`t think they make one specifically for the PC.

Mike Phillips has an article for more information about the pros/cons of even using a handle... might provide some useful info.

Handle? Or No Handle? - Using DA Polishers Without the Handle

**Paul@Autopia** · 02-17-2017, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by Groundhog

Does anyone know where I can get a "U" shaped handle for a Porter Cable DA to replace the stock straight handle?

Where are you located? Send me a PM with your name and address and I can get one shipped out to you - I have tons of extras laying around since we never use them.

**The Guz** · 02-17-2017, 06:15 PM

Welcome. Just toss it aside and use it without. Mike discusses this in this video around the 8:30 mark

**felixthecat** · 03-06-2017, 03:16 PM

I found you`ll have more control w/o the handle.

**Accumulator** · 03-07-2017, 02:46 PM

And doesn`t Physics say that the handle will transmit increased vibration?

**felixthecat** · 03-07-2017, 03:08 PM

Originally Posted by Accumulator

And doesn`t Physics say that the handle will transmit increased vibration?

Very well could be. Its great for caring the machine is what I found, LOL.

**Justins00ss** · 03-07-2017, 03:10 PM

I may have one in my aresnal. If you need one let me know. I can send it to you. Need to check to see if I have it first.

**danlc95** · 03-08-2017, 07:23 AM

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vBZe8s2nFNI

Something like this?

**felixthecat** · 03-09-2017, 11:59 AM

Seems like the duetto style grip thingy is best as its not in the way as that handle that guy made up as above.

**Merlin** · 03-09-2017, 02:10 PM

I have not used the handle since the day I got mine (A long, long time ago).
I went to Ace Hardware a got a bolt and washer to hold the cap on tight.
Cup your hand over the cap and "feel" what you`re doing. You`ll love it!