Corded vs Air DA?

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 17, 2020 7:33 am
My compressor isn't up to running an air DA.
Does anyone use a corded 6" DA?
Pros / Cons
Suggested models?

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 17, 2020 1:37 pm
I use a Porter Cable electric random orbit a lot.
The right angle ones are more aggressive than the palm ones.
It's great for finish sanding, not so much for stripping.
For stripping, my electric buffer is the fastest.
It's also great for sanding clear coat if you slow it down.

https://www.amazon.com/PORTER-CABLE-734 ... B002EQ96NK
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(It's not custom painting-it's custom sanding)

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 18, 2020 6:48 am
JCCLARK wrote:I use a Porter Cable electric random orbit a lot.

The comments say "The pad is for use with PSA sanding media -- if you want to use the Velcro back media you'll need to order the dustless option or the 6 hole pad"
Do you know if different pads are readily available?

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 18, 2020 10:38 am
Yes they are.
I use the same ones that fit my air sander.
It's the standard screw on type.
And even though I bought the different counterweights from Porter Cable
for the 5" and 6" pad, It seems to work fine without changing
the counterweights every time I change pad size.
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 19, 2020 7:45 pm
I have a electric Ryobi with a hook and loop setup. I have a ton of psa backed sanding disks so I layered tape over the surface and the disks stick well. I use it for finishing up what I prep with coarser disk on my right angle,drill.

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