Porter Cable - 333

[Fixer 21]

The tool was loud and vibrated when new. After producing several kitchens of cabinets the lower plastic housing now vibrates on the motor frame, the tool is louder than ever, and has used several belts. The hook / loop pad is all but worn out. There must be something better? Incidentally, when tweeked up it does a good sanding job on flat surfaces which is why I have tolerated using it. On the positive side the motor and orbiting assembly are as tight as new. I'm trying a Bosch next.

[Tony]

Inside the housing are 2 plastic studs on either side of the field with a rubber spacer slipped on it. These are supposed to hold the motor firmly in place. These spacers get worn and smashed down allowing the motor to vibrate very roughly to the point of hurting your hand. Try replacing the spacers, make sure motor is snug inside the housing. I had the same problem with a new sander. Although Bosch is a good sander I keep coming back to Porter Cable.