Treat yourself to a sander that will do the job right without taking its toll on your body. The Porter Cable 343K 5-inch Random Orbit Sander is a compact sander that produces fine, swirl-free results on a variety of surfaces. Though equipped with a powerful 3.0 Amp motor, this sander features a soft rubber grip that eliminates the discomfort of vibration and lets you tackle even the most difficult angles without discomfort. Other features include the security of an automatic brake that engages when you set it down and the efficient dust collection of the exclusive POREX dust canister and dual dust port that can accommodate 1-inch and 1-1/2-inch vacuum hoses. Additionally, a removable cap resides at the top of the machine for effortless cleaning and service. This impressive sander uses readily available 5-inch, eight-hole hook-and-loop paper and includes kit box. It is backed by a 1-year warranty.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
avoid at all cost:
This sander is junk, and I only hope you have looked past the other high reviews and have read what other full time woodworkers have written. PC needs to spend less time trying to make "cool" looking tools and get back to making quality electric hand tools. I typically sand 450+ doors/drawers a year not to mention cabinets. I have been through several PC sanders. When my last 333 broke, I bought this newer version of what I though was a similar machine. Night and day. This sander wanders uncontrollably,... more info
EXTREMELY Disappointed!:
I don't usually review items after I purchase them... especially when its been over a year. But today I became so frustrated with this sander that I just had to share. Previously, I owned a DeWalt random orbit sander which was my first. It was awesome. Maybe not quite as powerful as some people would like, but it handled like a dream. I built my entire kitchen with it and I couldn't have achieved the results I did without it. Funny thing is, I really didn't do much research when I bought it. It was... more info
Porter-Cable 343K 5" Sander Review:
I am a fairly active wordworker (a hobbyist) that builds our own furniture, primarily out of cherry. I have four 5' random orbit P-C sanders along with a host of others. I find all of the P-C Sanders to be superb, reliable and durable products with only one minor weakness. I believe that the dust collection canisters could be a little stronger and that the airflow to them should be strengthened a bit. I do get a fair amount of residue on the outside of the sander that probably could be "collected" a bit... more info
Good value, does the job, great features.:
Having used this sander for many hours in the last year, I can say it works well. Powerful, ergonomically well designed and sturdily built. I especially lke the dust port which easily hooks up to shop vac. This makes the sander virtually dust free, a very important feature for me.
