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Porter-Cable 382: Why is my sand paper not sticking to the pad?

Wed, 27 Apr 2016 10:45:35 -0700

I recently tried changing my sander paper on my sander pad however the sand paper is no longer sticking. I had left the sander in the garage and it may have gotten a little wet, what do I do to be able to fix this?

⟐ Answered April 27, 2016 at 10:45 MST

Porter-Cable 382: Why is my sander scaring the surface of the my object?

Wed, 27 Apr 2016 10:41:11 -0700

I recently tried sanding down the paint on my car however instead of sanding the surface it is leaving heavy scratching and scaring. Should I be worried or should I continue to sand?

⟐ Answered April 27, 2016 at 10:41 MST

Porter-Cable 382: Why is my sander not sanding?

Mon, 11 Apr 2016 11:19:04 -0700

I recently purchased a Porter-Cable 382 at my local home depot. I had been using it for weeks and haven't had any issues sanding down some objects. However I went to use my sander today and it is no longer sanding the surface like it had done so well before. The head is spinning but not sanding, please help.

⟐ Answered April 11, 2016 at 11:19 MST

Porter-Cable 382: Motor runs way too fast but has no power, stops when in contact with b

Sat, 20 May 2017 06:47:24 -0700

Motor winds up faster than normal but has no power. Stops as soon as it has any resistance. I can still hear the motor humming. Brushes seem to be free moving.

⟐ Answer accepted May 20, 2017 at 6:47 MST