Brand | PORTER-CABLE |
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Voltage | 120 Volts |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
AC Adapter Current | 4.7 Amps |
Maximum Rotational Speed | 2000 RPM |
Item Weight | 8.5 Pounds |
Manufacturer | PORTER-CABLE |
Part Number | 7800 |
Item Weight | 8.5 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 64 x 11.8 x 11.5 inches |
Item model number | 7800 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Color | Black |
Style | Drywall sander |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Included Components | PORTER-CABLE 7800 4.7 Amp Drywall Sander with 13-Foot Hose |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | 30 day performance certification/One year limited warranty: Porter-Cable warrants its power tools for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. We will repair or replace, at our option, any part or parts of the product and accessories cove |
National Stock Number | 5130-01-396-6625 |
PORTER-CABLE 7800 4.7 Amp Drywall Sander with 13-Foot Hose
Brand | PORTER-CABLE |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
AC Adapter Current | 4.7 Amps |
Maximum Rotational Speed | 2000 RPM |
About this item
- Lightweight drywall sander with variable speeds ranging from 1400 to 2000 RPM
- 13-foot vacuum hose that dissipates static
- Lightweight, 8.5-pound body for easy handling
- Hook-and-loop straps for easy mounting and handling
- System: 120 VAC, 60 HZ, 4.7 Amp, AC Only
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Suction power | 4.6 | 3.9 | 3.3 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Easy to use | 4.5 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 4.0 |
Value for money | 4.4 | — | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.8 | 4.5 |
Weight distribution | — | 3.8 | 3.2 | 4.0 | 4.3 | — |
Ergonomic | — | 4.0 | 3.6 | — | — | 3.5 |
Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Huayangtd | MYTOL-Tools Direct |
power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Battery Powered | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
max rotational speed | 2000 rpm | 1500 rpm | 1500 rpm | — | 1800 rpm | 1800 rpm |
grit type | — | Coarse | Coarse | Fine | Fine | Medium |
grit number | — | 80 | 80 | 120 | 80 | 240 |
maximum current | 4.7 amps | 5 amps | 5 amps | 20 amps | 6.5 amps | 7.2 amps |
model number | 7800 | DW5062 | DW5084 | DCE800B | — | H21K3 |
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From the manufacturer
Porter-cable 7800 4.7 Amp Drywall Sander with 13-Foot Hose
The 7800 includes Sander, Sanding pad, 13' Static-dissipating 1-1/4" vacuum hose, hook & loop straps for mounting power cord to vacuum hose.
Features:
- Variable-speed dial settings from 1,400-2,000 RPM.
- Brush-type skirt surrounds sanding pad, preventing gouging of wall joints and aiding in dust collection.
- Motor located on opposite end of handle from sanding head, providing balance and control.
- Built-in dust collection hose.
- 1/4" vacuum hose is 13' long so that large areas can be sanded in one set up.
- Articulating sanding head allows user to sand wide area without changing positions.
Specifications:
- System: 120 VAC, 60 HZ, 4.7 Amp, AC Only.
- Battery Type: AC Only.
- Orbits/Min: Variable 1,400-2,000 rpm.
- Dust Collection: Built-in 13' Static-dissipating 1-1/4" vacuum hose.
- Weight: 8
- 1/2 lbs.
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ASIN | B00002267Z |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #523,269 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #170 in Power Disc Sanders |
Date First Available | January 1, 2008 |
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Amazon.com Porter Cable's Drywall Sander is an innovative sanding tool that provides 4.7 Amps of sanding power in a lightweight, 8.5-pound body. This variable speed sander provides a range of 1400 to 2000 RPM and features a long, 13-foot static-dissipating vacuum hose to remove potentially harmful dust. This durable sander also features hook-and-loop straps for easy handling or attachment to an external vacuum.
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Porter Cable's Drywall Sander is an innovative sanding tool that provides 4.7 Amps of sanding power in a lightweight, 8.5-pound body. This variable speed sander provides a range of 1400 to 2000 RPM and features a long, 13-foot static-dissipating vacuum hose to remove potentially harmful dust. This durable sander also features hook-and-loop straps for easy handling or attachment to an external vacuum.
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Customers like the quality, dust protection, productivity, value, ease of use, and finish of the sander. For example, they mention it works well, reduces dust, and is worth the price. Customers also like the abrasiveness, and the finish it produces.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the sander. They mention that it works well, has no issues, and is a great tool. Some say that it's heavy but it'll still work on wall surfaces. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Make sure and order a few extra foam-backed sanding pads. The pads last a long time, but if you catch an edge of a door frame or something it can..." Read more
"...That this machine could do all of the flat surfaces -- and do it really well, without dust -- made it far more valuable to me than the price I paid..." Read more
"...This works great on everything except corners. I found that i can feather the corner edge well but need to sand the 90 manually which is expected...." Read more
"Fabulous piece of equipment for the money. It is well built, study, powerful and allows for rapid sanding of emote walls and ceilings with a minimal..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the dust protection of the tool. They mention that it reduces dust with lots of speed, helps to minimize clean up time, and is easy to clean.
"...Dust capture is excellent but that depends alot on your vacuum. The DeWalt DWV012 is meant to be paired with this item...." Read more
"...machine could do all of the flat surfaces -- and do it really well, without dust -- made it far more valuable to me than the price I paid to own..." Read more
"...The suction power is quite good hooked up to a good size shop vac. Almost no dust which is so huge when finishing drywall...." Read more
"...The best feature for me is the ability to keep the dust down with a vacuum hooked to this...." Read more
Customers find the product an unbelievable time saver. They say it makes quick work of projects and completes jobs quickly. They also say it reduces dust by 95% and speeds up sanding time by at least 75%. Customers also say the tool is a powerful and efficient machine that makes their job much easier.
"...Where it took hours to sand a room to perfection, this tool cuts the time down to minutes." Read more
"...Swivel head is nice but pretty stiff when new. Speed control is excellent. A single sanding pad/disc lasted for the 200 sq ft...." Read more
"...that that much overhead work wasn't painful but this sander made quick work of a project I had no other idea how to do...." Read more
"...doing my own projects and this may be overkill but it makes the job go quickly...." Read more
Customers like the value of the tools. They say it's worth the price, a great purchase, and worth its weight in gold.
"...of the other powered pole sanders on amazon, but literally worth its weight in gold if you are doing drywall work of any magnitude...." Read more
"Fabulous piece of equipment for the money...." Read more
"...All things considered it’s a great tool and well worth the investment. Just buy it." Read more
"...also has a bit of a break in period but once your there it's worth its weight in gold." Read more
Customers find the sander easy to use. They mention it's much easier than hand sanding, makes quick work of scrubbing, and saves a ton of hand scabbing time. They also appreciate the extended handle and suction feature. The discs are easy to change without tools, and the abrasive is convenient to get through Amazon.
"...Sanding is a breeze with this item so I find myself throwing a little extra mud on (not a professional drywaller) and using the sander to feather..." Read more
"...and bedding a kitchen and two baths and have found the sanding to be almost effortless with the PC 7800...." Read more
"...It's WAY beyond messy, it's tiring, it's monotonous, it's tedious...." Read more
"...It works great and saves a ton of hand sanding time.I have only used it once but it already paid for itself." Read more
Customers find the sanding capabilities of the tool to be great. They say it's handy while sander drywall, and it allows for rapid scrubbing of walls and ceilings. Customers also say it makes short work of securing drywall compound and mud. Overall, customers say it is a great tool that is efficient compared to hand scabbing.
"...It is well built, study, powerful and allows for rapid sanding of emote walls and ceilings with a minimal effort. Let the machine do the work...." Read more
"Great drywall sander. I purchased this to replace a Dust-Free sanding system that was not so great...." Read more
"This is truly a great product that is very efficient compared to hand sanding...." Read more
"This tool is very handy while sanding drywall in a customers house." Read more
Customers like the finish of the tool. They say it is great for getting big areas perfectly smooth, and is great at smoothing ceilings and walls. Customers also mention that it sands smooth surfaces only and has great articulation.
"...that had been painted several times through the years to a nice smooth finish. Ceiling looks great!!..." Read more
"...This thing sands smooth surfaces only. So if I had done three coats of plaster, a few feet out on either side of the joints it would have been easy...." Read more
"...One man commercial job with 10' ceilings and smooth finish on a tight deadline...." Read more
"...the easily available 9” sand paper unbelievable how fast it cuts and so smooth my only regret is the week and a half I wasted hand sanding before..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the weight of the sander. Some mention that it seems lighter than their old one, while others say that it's a little on the heavy side. They say that the dremel gets heavy fast when they are doing overhead work, and it'll be bulky to hold.
"...At 8.5 pounds, this sander is one of the lighter, and better balanced ones on the market, and it still gets heavy after several hours...." Read more
"...Since the Diablo pad is too thick, the ends of the bristles on the tool head skirt do not sit flush on the surface which defeats the vacuum feature..." Read more
"...This sander is lighter than the other models I’ve used. The discs are locally available at your local Home Depot...." Read more
"...So it works, some skill is needed and it begins to become quite heavy in very short time.It seems to be a well put together mahcine...." Read more
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Dust capture is excellent but that depends alot on your vacuum. The DeWalt DWV012 is meant to be paired with this item. Comes with correct attachement for DeWalt vacuum systems and with the power port, really works seamlessly.
Make sure and order a few extra foam-backed sanding pads. The pads last a long time, but if you catch an edge of a door frame or something it can tear the pad into pieces immediately. Sanding is a breeze with this item so I find myself throwing a little extra mud on (not a professional drywaller) and using the sander to feather the joints a little better. It will not sand directly into an inside corner, so you will have to finish the last 1/2"-1" with a sanding block or manual pole sander. The adjustable speed dial works excellent for controlling how quick to sand off the mud. When its turned up to 5, you can sand too quickly and damange drywall face, so I turn it down during final sanding stages.
Very good tool!
Here's what I've learned; Sanding sheet rock is one of the worst jobs in construction. It's WAY beyond messy, it's tiring, it's monotonous, it's tedious.
Now, in our kitchen, we've got about 13 sheets of 4-by-8, and we've got a vaulted ceiling that peaks at about 15 feet. The first application of mud was hand sanded, and we had about a half-inch of fine, chaulky dust EVERYWHERE, regardless of the plastic that we put up between rooms. It was like dust hell.
The second application of mud was sanded with the Porter-Cable 7800, and the difference was astounding. We hooked it up to your basic shop-vac, and we were able to sand the room in about 1/3rd the time (it would have been quicker, but we were getting used to the new sander) and at least 98% of the dust was eliminated from the job. This is with a 150 grit sandpaper disk. In my eyes, there was no need for a respirator; there was that little dust.
We did bring the shop vac outside to empty the tank and shake out the filter. That was no sacrifice at all.
It didn't take too long to get used to this piece of equipment. We figured out what speed was good for us, and we were off. The unit wieghs eight pounds, and it was a little taxing when we had to hold it for the higher spots on the wall. Compared to the continuous elbow grease of hand-sanding, the effort spent was minimal.
We were able to get it pretty darned close to the corners, too. I agree with the experienced sheet-rocker; about 3/8ths of an inch was about how close we could get to the corner. I wasn't expecting the machine to do everything; doing what was left of the corners by hand was a snap. That this machine could do all of the flat surfaces -- and do it really well, without dust -- made it far more valuable to me than the price I paid to own it.
Now, my brothers-in-law can use it on their projects, and because they helped me so much on mine, I'm thrilled that they're happy with it, too!
Bottom line; if you have a pretty big drywall job lined up, this is an excellent investment. If you have more jobs like that in the future, it's a must-have.
The cheaper units have their motor on the head and many commented about trouble with balance and just the effort needed to use the machine. This unit is very well balanced and i can't imagine using it if the motor was not where it is.
The suction power is quite good hooked up to a good size shop vac. Almost no dust which is so huge when finishing drywall.
This works great on everything except corners. I found that i can feather the corner edge well but need to sand the 90 manually which is expected. A good 90 degree sanding sponge and this tool made all the difference.
I highly recommend this.
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The rod connecting to the sanding disc is kind of stiff which made difficult to tilt for ceiling freely. Understand it is the motor rod and only need to hold the tools a bit higher , less angle to the ceiling and it will be fine.
Sanding wall is just a piece of cake.
Good tools, efficient, professional result.
Saves a lot of time. Worth the money. No mess. Easy to use.
I love it.