WWA Info Exchange

Was visiting the son-in-laws shop and went to use the Porter Cable ROS and it "blew up" ..
It hadn't been used for a while and is about 12 or 13 years old but I certainly didn't expect that to
happen. I wonder if parts are still available for that model.



...Lew...

I don't have a PC ROS ... but have purchased parts from both ereplacmentparts.com and toolpartsdirect.com with success for other products.

Here's a link for PC sanders:
http://www.ereplacementparts.com/porter ... _1997.html
http://www.toolpartsdirect.com/sander-g ... cable.html

You're on your own to figure out which "type" sander you own.
But, yes, those pads are readily available.

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~Dan.

Is it a 333?
Mine failed on Monday. We broke 3 ROS's on Monday the pad on my 333 the PSA pad for my 6" and a belt on another 5" a bad day for sanders!
I would suggest that you get one with 8 holes rather than the 5 holes as the 8 disks are easier to get. It is the same pattern as the DeWalt 3 mounting hole pad. One of the larger Home Depot's near me has them in stock.
They are available on line for a little less expense.

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"It is not a mistake it is a learning experience"
Monte

Yep, it's a 333 Type 5 . How much, or what, is the difference between the Type numbers.??
I'm surprised that Home Dep would stock parts for them, UNLESS it is a big continuous problem.
...lew...

I was a little surprised that they had them also they are labeled De Walt look for the one with 3 hold mounting (there is also a 4 hole you don't want that one) the new pad has 8 vacuum holes witch is the pattern most of the new sanders use and the most commonly available sanding disks I have converted both of mine.
I ordered mine off of Amazon, they were a little cheaper and I had a $50 gift card to use.

If you want a 5 hole (in good condition) I'll send one to you, you'll owe me for postage. PM me

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"It is not a mistake it is a learning experience"
Monte

Went into Danville and Lo and behold the Home Depot had those pads for the DeWalt. Two different
models so had to open a box to see what was different. One has 4 holes and the other 3 (Mounting holes)
the 3 hole one fits exactly the Porter Cable. Great !!! Back up and running.
...lew...