Porter Cable Handle Replacement

[Groundhog]

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

 

[Accumulator]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[felixthecat]

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

 

[Accumulator]

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

 

[felixthecat]

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]

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]

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

Something like this?

 

[felixthecat]

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]

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!