I've used both Porter Cable 5" 333 and 6" 97366 random orbital sanders. For
large areas the 6" removes more faster and is less fatiguing due to the
barrel grip. The 5" has a higher rpm which I believe leaves less swirls and
scratches and being an upright lighter sander it's more maneuverable and
agile. I've never found a need for a variable speed sander so if they
offered one I'd pick it over the VS.

"Sweet Sawdust" wrote in message
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I have an old PC I think 333 for about 6 years or so, dust canister left a
long time a go, had to put on new hook and loop base but it keeps on
spinning. I think the new ones have a better canister. I would buy it
again.
"Mike Faust" wrote in message
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I need to refinish two large pieces of furniture with lots of surface
area
and I have no idea who makes a good random orbit sander? Dewalt has a
couple
and I have seen a Porter Cable that is pretty inexpensive, any
suggestions?
Thanks.