I had heard so much about how funny this video was and omg it truly was awful. We kept on waiting for the funny stuff and are a hard core hockey family. Don't waste your money, not worth it.

If you're looking for a good sander this is it. Porter Cable makes good equipment. This sander is easy to use and works very well. It's built very well. Mine uses the hook and loop sanding pads which I personally like better than the adhesive stick on type. If you need a good dependable sander this one will do the job for you.

I have been using this sander for about 8 years and agree that it is very aggressive and prodices a very smooth surface for finishing. I have experienced the canister coming off during use. I solved this problem by wrapping a heavy 1/4" rubber band aroung the neck of the canister and stretching it over the back of the canister. This is quick and easy and still allows for fast removal for emptying the canister. The sanding pad does wear out from time to time. I purchased a sheet of the hook material and cut out replacements for gluing to the bottom of the worn out pad. This is a much cheaper approach than buying a new pad.

PC products have always had a good reputation and have been know for their reliability. The 333VS misses the mark. Although it is a good design and appears to a well-built unit, I have a 6 month old unit with 2 bad bearings. I have also experienced pre-mature failure of the H & L pad.Since a sander is only as good as it's components, equipment manufactures would do well to dump the cheapo Chinese bearings and get back to quality components.I am now faced with investing another $30 in replacement bearings, or applying this amount to a replacement unit. I am extremely disappointed in Porter Cable....

I am a professional furniture repair/refinisher and have owned 2 original 5" H&L Quick Sand machines.Aside from the fact that they burned up they were good tools.They were used almost on a daily basis and stood up very well to my abuse. The new replacement is a frustrating,non-ergometric piece of crap.It is top heavy and almost impossible to operate without inducing scratch marks in my work.I love PC products but will buy the low profile 5" sander and relegate this thing to refinishing underwater boat ramps. G.M.

I must start by saying that I know people who purchased Porter Cable random orbit sanders years ago that got good service out of them. However, in the past year every one I have seen has worn out within a month. I run a cabinet shop. four of my employees (skilled cabinet makers) bought new Porter Cable r.o. sanders last year. Every one of them either had a motor or bearing burn out within a month. Two of them were replaced by the dealer with new sanders, which also lasted about a month. The other two were not replaced because the bearings are not covered by the warranty. When I politely contacted Porter Cable about this, they said too bad, so sad. We have had great luck with Dewalt, Ridgid, and Bosch.