7424 vs 7336

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PatL

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I have a PC 7336 and I have been reading posts about the 7424 and using 105 and 205, I did a search on the 7336 and the only thing I came up with is that they are basically the same machine with different weights and backing plates.



I did not find anything in searching this forum discussing the differences in the weights and backing plates. Should I change to the 7424? Stay with what I have and as I gain experience purchase a new machine. My work will mostly on my own vehicles and maybe friends.



Thanks in advance.
 
there should be a ton of topics on this but they are prob a little old and hard to get to so I will be nice:werd:



they are the same!

the Counter weights are different but they are sized for a peice of sandpaper so

IMO they is no difference
 
I have the 7336 which comes with a slightly heavier counterweight for the 6 inch backing plate. Many online suppliers will sell both counterweights (really reasonably) for those who want to switch weights and plates. I've never bothered and don't find the torque of the heavier weight with the smaller backing plate to be uncontrollable or uncomfortable.

-John C.
 
The counterweights are different. Don't remember which is heavier but when I got my 7336, not knowing the difference between it and the 7424, I called Porter Cable to ask. They explained the difference and after a few minutes of conversation, they offered to send me a couple of the 7424's weights. I've never used them, though...can't even remember where I put them. I believe one unit is sold as a sander and the other as a polisher.



LL
 
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