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kovalchuk71
03-13-2009, 09:52 PM
Hey guys, I recently picked up a porter cable 7335 (locally). Its labeled as a sander, but as you can see, the specs look close to the 7424. Same OPM's, but it seems the motor is 3.7 as opposed to 4. Any ideas? I can use this correct? Do I have to get a new backing plate for it? I plan on using 5.5" pads. Links to 7335

PORTER CABLE 7335 Variable- Speed Random-Orbit Sander, 5" (http://www.castlewholesalers.com/PORTER-CABLE-7335-Variable-Speed-Random-Orbit-Sander-5-.html)

Porter Cable 7335 5" VS Random Orbit Sander - 7335 at Toolsforless.com (http://www.toolsforless.com/product/4318/Porter_Cable_7335_5_VS_Random_Orbit_Sander)
Joshs2013MSAltimaSL
03-13-2009, 09:57 PM
Hmmm...not 100% sure, but I think you will need a different backing plate. The 5.5" Flexible backing plate is perfect for that:

Porter Cable 7424 Backing Plates- Dual Action Hook & Loop backing plate for your porter cable 7424, The best backing plates for the Porter Cable 7424 (http://autogeek.net/porter-cable-7424-7336-backing-plates.html)
kovalchuk71
03-13-2009, 10:00 PM
Hmmm...not 100% sure, but I think you will need a different backing plate. The 5.5" Flexible backing plate is perfect for that:

Porter Cable 7424 Backing Plates- Dual Action Hook & Loop backing plate for your porter cable 7424, The best backing plates for the Porter Cable 7424 (http://autogeek.net/porter-cable-7424-7336-backing-plates.html)

Cool thanks Josh. But this model is fine?
Joshs2013MSAltimaSL
03-13-2009, 10:06 PM
Yeah I wouldn't see why not. It looks the same as the 7424. That's what I have...the 7424, but perhaps someone else might know a little more information on it. I hope this helps lol.
kovalchuk71
03-13-2009, 10:09 PM
Haha thanks. The only diff I can see is that this motor is a 3.7 vs the 7424 which is a 4.0. Is it older Can anyone answer for sure?
Joshs2013MSAltimaSL
03-13-2009, 10:18 PM
VWvortex Forums: Porter Cable 7424 or 7336, is it the same machine?? (http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?cmd=print&id=1330184)

Maybe that will help?
kovalchuk71
03-13-2009, 10:25 PM
Thanks but thats the 7336. Im not sure if the 7335 and 7336 are different or not.
Joshs2013MSAltimaSL
03-13-2009, 10:26 PM
They mentioned the 7335 a few times...I didn't read it in detail. I'm sorry I can't be of more help.
kovalchuk71
03-13-2009, 10:55 PM
Youve helped a lot. Thanks again
kovalchuk71
03-14-2009, 12:55 AM
the difference between the 7335 and 7336 may be the pad size. the 733"5" I assume has the 5" backing plate and the 733"6" has the 6 inch backing plate
ASPHALT ROCKET
03-14-2009, 01:28 AM
Sounds like a type o. I have never heard of a 7335. The difference between the 7424 and the 7336 is the counter weight. Otherwise they are the same machine.
kovalchuk71
03-14-2009, 01:30 AM
Will I have to purchase a different counter weight?
ASPHALT ROCKET
03-14-2009, 01:39 AM
Not at all.
02nissanISR
03-31-2009, 04:15 PM
this was on another thread too 7336 also has a3.7 amp motor and you are right it does have the larger backing plate my brother in-law has the 36 i have the 24 we did side by side only diff is the motor we did his f150 over the weekend with both machines and he had no problem