Is this DeWalt compatible to a PC

[Johnnie27]

I have an opportunity to buy this DeWalt brand new for a good price. I am wanting to know if it's compatible to the PC.

Orbital Sanders, Palm Sanders, Orbit Sanders



Features:

3.0 Amp motor operates at 12,000 opm providing ideal sanding speed for smooth finish

Textured anti-slip top & body grip provides ultimate comfort and control during use

Controlled Finishing Systemâ„¢ maintains pad speed and minimizes gouging during start up

Dust-sealed switch prevents contamination

Sealed 100% ball-bearing construction provides longer life

High capacity dust bag with built in vacuum adapter provides maximum dust collection with or without vacuum

Dual-plane counter-balanced fan reduces user fatigue

Accepts 5", 8-hole hook & loop paper allows sanding discs to be switched back and forth quickly and easily

Any help would be appreciated.



John

 

[tstead]

NO! (darn...must have >10 characters)

 

[Eliot Ness]

No, because it is only one speed rather than variable. A DeWalt that some use instead of a PC brand is the model 443, but you can't swap out different size backing plates:



http://www.dewalt.com/us/products/tool_detail.asp?productID=125

 

[Johnnie27]

With the one speed that it operates at, would it be to powerful or not enough power?

 

[coupe]

1 speed

cant use backing plates, therefore cant use pads



Not having enough power would be the least of your problems.

 

[Johnnie27]

Got it, thanks guys.

 

[deathlok]

Got it, thanks guys.

did you get the message (that you should not buy it)

or did you get the dewalt?

 

[Johnnie27]

did you get the message (that you should not buy it)

or did you get the dewalt?

Hehe,both. I'm not going to buy that model and if I do buy a DeWalt I'll buy the 443.

 

[ben_r_]

Wait isnt the orbital radius on that thing going to be much less than the (if I recall correctly) 15/16" radius on the PC and wont that be worse (since you want a bigger radius to exemplify the "randomness") for use on a car's paint?