Porter-Cable 7800 4.7 Amp Drywall Sander with 13-Foot Hose

Cheap Porter-Cable 7800 4.7 Amp Drywall Sander with 13-Foot Hose Review

As a remodeling contractor, I usually sub out drywall finishing, but sometimes a small job or timing make subbing impractical and I'm stuck with the task. Recently I raised a 25'x 30' ceiling from flat to half-cathedral and I did the drywall finish--smooth/no texture. I've always been curious about this sander, but the reviews left me reluctant to buy one for as little as I'd use it. Then I saw that my local rental center had one and this was my chance to try it. I found it to be a life-saver.

Yes, it gets heavy and tiring while sanding a ceiling, but anyone who's ever used a pole sander or hand sander on a ceiling can tell you that it's extremely tiring and messy no matter the tool. At least this power sander eliminates most of the messy part with its effective dust collection, and I was able to sand the entire ceiling in under 30 minutes. Furthermore, I found that it could do aggressive sanding with little more work than light sanding depending on the sandpaper grit and speed I moved the machine, as well as RPM setting. Frankly, I'm mediocre at mudding/taping, but with this sander I found that I could really cake the mud on and still end up with a nice finish.

If I finished drywall full-time, I'd probably get so good at it that this machine might not be worth the hassle, but for a guy like me, it's well worth it. Rent one and try it...you'll either love it or hate it by the end of the day. It's on my wish list.

Porter-Cable 7800 4.7 Amp Drywall Sander with 13-Foot Hose Feature

• 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
• Includes sanding pad, 13-foot vacuum hose, hook-and-loop straps, and instruction manual

Porter-Cable 7800 4.7 Amp Drywall Sander with 13-Foot Hose Specifications

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.

Porter-Cable 7800 4.7 Amp Drywall Sander with 13-Foot Hose Overview

Porter-Cable's drywall sander is currently the only one of its kind. While this may have momentarily eliminated competitive pressure, Porter-Cable still put together a high-quality tool. Long enough to sand 10-foot ceilings from the ground, lightweight (8 pounds), and able to suck up the vast majority of the fine, potentially harmful dust with an attachable vacuum, this drywall sander impressed us right away. Drywall contractors all over are excited about this new tool. The 1-1/4-inch vacuum hose is 13 feet long, so a person can cover a lot of ground without having the move the vacuum. Simply put, this sander saves a tremendous amount of time (and countless muscle aches), while employing the same great sanding technology featured on other sanders made by Porter-Cable. It easily sands three times faster than hand-sanding--maybe even four times faster. And the end result is a large, smooth, uniform surface. Porter-Cable's done good with this sander--we predict everyone on the job site will agree. --Michael Shilling



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