laminate trimmers

mortuarymike-nv

mortuarymike-nv

mortuarymike-nv
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My trimmer has a terrible vibration, Porta Cable model 7301 .
I am either going to rebuild it or replace it with a DeWalt or a Ridgid.

If I buy a Ridgid I will have to make or buy a new mounting bracket.

Also need a Part number for a complete rebuild kit for the Porta Cable model 7301.


MMike
 
Trimmer

mortuarymike-nv said:
My trimmer has a terrible vibration, Porta Cable model 7301 .
I am either going to rebuild it or replace it with a DeWalt or a Ridgid.

If I buy a Ridgid I will have to make or buy a new mounting bracket.

Also need a Part number for a complete rebuild kit for the Porta Cable model 7301.


MMike
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It's probably better to just buy another 7301 I've seen them as low as $66. Anyway here's a link to parts.

http://servicenet.portercable.com/Products/Detail?isId=true&productNumber=7301&selectedType=11796

Mario
 
Hi,

I have 3 rigids on 3 different work stations. When I bought them there was a garuntee that is you kept your reciept that they would give you a new one if it had any problem.

These units are 8 to 9 years old and I have not had any problems whatsoever. They were about 100.00 each so I am a very happy Rigid user.

You may want to check to see if they are still offering that garuntee.

Rick
 
ridgid

scdiveteam said:
Hi,

I have 3 rigids on 3 different work stations. When I bought them there was a garuntee that is you kept your reciept that they would give you a new one if it had any problem.

These units are 8 to 9 years old and I have not had any problems whatsoever. They were about 100.00 each so I am a very happy Rigid user.

You may want to check to see if they are still offering that garuntee.

Rick
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Rick
Do you like the variable speed control or is it no big deal.

Are you cutting points with it ?
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I will call Porta Cable up , and see the cost of a rebuild kit.
Thanks everyone

MMike
 
trimmers

i used a dewalt for several years then switched to a rigid,did'nt take much to change mount,the rigid is smaller,i just added a rubber padding.i'm much happier with the rigid as it has a light and is noticably quieter.i did the dewalt for the warranty,but to my knowledge no one does a replacement anymore,if something happens,you might as well toss and buy another.JMO
 
I have been using that controller for a couple of
years with no problems. Decrease the speed and
the noise drops a bunch.
 
tsp&b said:
whammo57, that is excellent advice!! If you would like a variable speed control for a Dewalt or PC router they are readily available ( http://www.ebay.com/itm/ROUTER-SPEE...061?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58a249519d ) I have had very good results and they run much quieter at about half to 2/3 speed.
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I have tried a speed control but I always go back to full speed and it seems to cut better. In stead of the HF speed control, I always wear the HF ear muffs when cutting with a router. ... LOL

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I wasn't happy with the level of vibration and noise the porta cable made.
that and the fact that other companies like ridgid come with a life time warranty.

Thanks to todd aka tsp&b our fellow azer with a ridgid mount.
I picked up 2 ridgid trimmers for under a 100.00 a piece.


the ridgid trimmers come with rpm control , another factor in which one to buy.

Thanks everyone for your advise

MMike
 
mortuarymike-nv said:
Rick
Do you like the variable speed control or is it no big deal.

Are you cutting points with it ?
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I will call Porta Cable up , and see the cost of a rebuild kit.
Thanks everyone

MMike
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Mike,

They have speed control but I run them balls out all the time.

Rick
 
Rigid model number

Does anyone have the Rigid model number? I've been through 2 PC 7310 in the last year, so I'm ready to change. Thx for the help.
 
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tlayne said:
Does anyone have the Rigid model number? I've been through 2 PC 7301 in the last year, so I'm ready to change. Thx for the help.
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Why don't you rebuild them it costs less than $10.?

Kim

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Mike or anyone else that is currently using rigid..

Please give us some feedback on how you like the Rigid laminate trimmer compared to the PC trimmer. I have 2 of the porter cables and one is in need of another rebuild. It might be time to try something new, but I would love to hear feedback from someone that has switched.

Dakota



mortuarymike-nv said:
I wasn't happy with the level of vibration and noise the porta cable made.
that and the fact that other companies like ridgid come with a life time warranty.

Thanks to todd aka tsp&b our fellow azer with a ridgid mount.
I picked up 2 ridgid trimmers for under a 100.00 a piece.


the ridgid trimmers come with rpm control , another factor in which one to buy.

Thanks everyone for your advise

MMike
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