I have the P-C 352 vs. Good sander easy to use. Mine went out after about
100 hr of use, the trigger switch burned out. Repair according to PC is
about $100 +, switch costs $7.10 but they want to change out the armature.
Don't even know if I can buy a switch myself since there are 5 models of the
sander and mine is the oldest. I am going to try an independent shop to get
the switch and give it a try, the armature looks good to me and all the
smoke is from the switch. When it works it is nice and does everything you
ask of it with no complaints or problems, when it's broke it is broke. I
wonder if this is B&D's way of getting me to buy a new sander? I never had
problems getting parts of PC tools in the past.
"Chris Dubea" wrote in message
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My lovely grandmother sent me a nice check for my birthday that I want
to use to replace my elcheapo craftsman and black and decker electric
hand tools.

My list is as follows:

1) Bosch 1591 EVSK Barrel grip jigsaw. Probably not to much comment
about this one. I've used the 1590 before and it's one sweet piece of
kit. I want the barrel design as I hate handled jig saws.

2) Porter Cable 352VS belt sander. I'm currently up in the air over
this one. I like the robust construction of the tool, but it
certainly isn't on the top of anyone's list anymore.

3) Milwaukee 6391-21 7 1/4" left hand circular saw. I was leaning
toward the Porter Cable 424 MAG 7 1/4" left hand saw, but that quick
release blade do-hicky scares me. I would buy the old version in a
heartbeat if I could find one. The Milwaukee seems to be well
respected. I definitely want a left hand saw. I hate right hand saws
and want a left hand saw. The PC 345 saw boss is certainly of
interest as well. The loss of 5/8" of an inch of cutting depth
wouldn't bother me.

Any suggestions/comments?

Thanks in advance,

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Chris

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