R. Pierce Butler wrote:
I bought the 263VSK tonight. This is marked the "Whisper Series". Is this
some kind of a joke? Will someone please take the marketing weenie that
thought that up and take him outside and beat him to death with the sander?

Crap! This sander is LOUD! My ears are still ringing.

[snip]

When Phillips introduced the electric meat carving knife, it was
virtually vibration free and very quiet.
As a result, the operator of the knife, would pull the trigger, but
wouldn't be sure if it was running.
To check if it was running, the operator would touch the blade. It put
a whole new meaning to the concept of digital feedback. Phillips then
added a light to the knife, and deliberately made it vibrate somewhat.
(The light wasn't put on for those people who love to carve a bird in
total darkness?)

Apply that logic to the sander. PC just wants you to know that it is
running so you can feed it a cord.
I have two 3x21 PC's. An old one, which doesn't eat motor bearings as
quickly as the newer one.
They both suck.
The 4 x 24 is slightly better but too damned heavy and it also eats
motor bearings.
I now use a 3x24 Makita and just love it. One day, when I grow up, I'm
going to get me one of those choo-choos..but at Can$600 a pop, that
will be a while. Lucky for me, I have yet to find one on display
anywhere..'cuz when I do, my plastic will find its way onto the sales
counter all by itself...resistance will be futile.

r