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The Porter Cable 343VSK Random Orbit Sander - Hook & Loop Pad (5", Variable Speed) is 31th among 117 in the 5" Random Orbit Sanders analysis pecking order. It is 83th among 494 in the Hand Sanders category. At $136.40, the Porter Cable 343VSK Random Orbit Sander - Hook & Loop Pad (5", Variable Speed) is 109th in Hand Sanders and 27th in 5" Random Orbit Sanders at $108.56. It is ranked 82th of 130 for Porter Cable.

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In my woodshop I have used 2 Porter-Cable random orbit sanders for the last few years. I am a Porter Cable fan and I have their saws, grinders, drills, belt sanders, and biscuit jointer. I loved the sanders but the only issue that I had was the dust collectors kept falling off. So I bought 2 new and improved ones at Lowes with the snap on dust collector. I couldn't wait to use them. After a few minutes of sanding the collector fell off. So I carefully put it back on, making absolutely sure it was right. Yep, you guessed it: it kept falling off. The other new one did the same thing. So I returned them to Lowes for a refund.
Based on the reviews, I bought 2 Makitas and after a few hours of sanding they seem to function perfect.

Porter-Cable 343VSK 5-Inch Variable Speed Random Orbit Sander - Hook & Loop Pad After many years of hard service I replaced my trusty old DeWalt 5" RO sander with a new Porter Cable... (More)

Well, this is my fourth Porter Cable variable speed random orbit sander. The three previous models, 333VS, still work and do a great job. However, I needed a new one and noted the 333VS has been... (More)

Decent dust collection and the pad brake actually works unlike other manufacturers claims. When the sander is off the workpiece, it does not spin. You can have it running and switch to another piece... (More)