Porter Cable Guide

[Wishsing]

bro,

750W rated? i am planning to start using mine tomorrow and i only have a 500W rated transformer.

 

the box reads 3.7Amp, 120V, 60Hz.

 

i tot it's just 3.7x120= 444W

 

Please advice if my calculaton is wrong... dun want to risk burning my new toy...

 

Thanks.

[Silgt]

I was told that it is always prudent to get a transformer with a bit higher power rating. I could be wrong, 500W might be sufficient for your PC. My numbers (750W) is based on other heavy duty tools (a DeWalt power drill & a saw) that I'm currently using. Sometime I asked myself if it's worth buying tools running on different voltage as the transformer is heavy and inconvenient...but that's just my take. Others could put up with the inconvenience, not to mentioned the extra cost!

[Number19]

Any review on Poorboy's SSR range?

 

What makes a good polish to me would be, it cuts/cleans, breaks down easily and doesn't cause much dusting/powdery residue

Edited January 13, 2007 by Number19

[Scrambyjess]

Just purchased quite alot of products from detailogy amounting to $670! First thing I tried was the PC with Optimum Compound. Managed to get the swirls and marks off. Well not 100%, say 70-80% but thats great enuf.. First time seeing my ride so "flawless". Proceeded on with PC with Optimum Polish, read from the instructions that is muz be followed after using compound, to reduce the finer swirls and hazing caused by compound. Rather satisfied I muz say, for a PC newbie like me. After the defects removal steps applied the FK2180 Polymer Sealant. Kinda sceptical at first.. becoz didnt really heard of it, but the results turns out brilliant! Futher amazement comes when I tried the High Temp Paste wax. 2 words = Real Slick.

 

Still have some other products yet to be experimented. Will update once got results.

 

P.S The transformer for Porter Cable can be purchased from any Homefix DIY for $80 (500W).

Edited January 16, 2007 by Scrambyjess

[Number19]

Wow bro, congrats on your new toy!

 

Did your hand ache after using the PC? Mine sure did Speed 6 is no joke

 

Reading all your description really make me v gian to get a toy for myself

 

Cheers & thanks for the info, now its time to take some pics to display all your effort

[Cskhoo]

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I recently shipped in the 2 PC from autogeek for 2 of the bros here.. including freight is ard $380

 

All pads are including..check this out..

 

Professional quality results at home!

 

Ahhh

[Number19]

The package now comes with the new CCS pads from LC you can check out autogeek.net

[Cskhoo]

thanks bro!

[Curahee]

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I recently shipped in the 2 PC from autogeek for 2 of the bros here.. including freight is ard $380

 

All pads are including..check this out..

 

Professional quality results at home!

 

Ahhh

[Indecisive]

Anyone tried shopping from this site? Expensive?

 

http://vshopusa.vpost.com.sg

[Teo_jason]

hey bro.. when are u coming back??? My next poison will be the Porter Cable 7424........

[Curahee]

Hi bro me too man, wanna ask MD to bring in for me...

[Teo_jason]

good good, den maybe after getting we can jio to go get the transformer together...... :)

[Curahee]

I juz found out tat my mscp got power point but its those 3 round head pin one, dunno can buy those adapter in order to suit the PC plug or not? Saw an ah pek using machine at that MSCP, dunno he use transformer or the power point, nv check it out tat time, wasted.

Edited February 23, 2007 by Curahee

[Curahee]

Anyway what u gg to use the PC with?

[Cskhoo]

if u guy going 4 a group by do count mi in

[Teo_jason]

not sure yet leh, maybe RMG or Menzerna

[Jascyt]

Hi there,

 

I'm sorry to dig up such an old thread Recently got myself a 7424 and realized that during operation, the machine heats up and produces a fair bit of smoke with a funky smell Quite scary imo..

 

Wonder if the smoke is normal.. Don't wish to risk burning my new toy as yet

 

Btw I'm on a transformer rated at 400W. Appreciate if users of the PC can comment.