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There are two main manufacturers of dustless drywall sanders. One of the models from Porter Cable is a very favorite of professionals who look for high productivity. It comes with a large round orbital sanding head, while the electrical motor is housed in the extension handle. On the other hand The Dustless Technologies Turbo Drywall Sander has a smaller but rectangular orbital sanding head driven by the airflow from the vacuum. Its design facilitates sanding of tight narrow places and corners.

The worst feature of the Porter Cable Drywall Sander is its weight of 8.5 lbs. Holding so much of weight at shoulder-height certainly causes muscle burn in a matter of minutes, necessitating frequent breaks. Imagine the time for completion of a big job? Some would rather prefer using sanding with a manual pole and bear the dust instead of getting fatigued by using the Porter Cable Drywall Sander.

The Porter Cable Drywall Sander is a good tool for an expert drywall sander wanting high output. It is a pretty fast machine, enabling you to cover a vast area quickly. However, its price of $ 430 without a vacuum is not very attractive for DIY enthusiasts and small contractors or homeowners.

In smaller areas like bathrooms, the Porter Cable Drywall Sander becomes almost impractical due its large round sanding head that can’t reach corners. Its long pole restricts maneuverability and makes it too difficult to reach many of the desired places.

You couldn’t possibly handle those tight places by manual sanding as it certainly creates dust, adding to your work by way of cleaning operation. The Turbo Drywall Sander From Dustless Technologies easily approaches the areas where the Porter Cable unit cannot. That’s because of its rectangular head that can sand corners. The detachable pole allows you to change it into a dustless hand sander – just right for tight places. The provision of an adjustable knuckle facilitates adjust the head to any desired angle to suit any awkward working condition.

Those looking for a lighter machine at a lower price will find a perfect substitute for the Porter Cable Drywall Sander in The Dustless Turbo Drywall Sander which weighs about 4.5 lbs and is priced at $180 only, that’s less than half the price of a Porter Cable unit selling for $430. Professional drywall contractors like to have the Porter Cable system for its high output but resent its weight. Now they have a great option for The Dustless Turbo Drywall Sander that’s not only lightweight but also very versatile for small jobs, touching jobs and tight places.

Another big concern is the sort of vacuum needed along with the drywall sander. The price of a 10-gallon wet/dry vacuum that goes along model 7800-drywall sander from Porter Cable is $370, that makes the total cost of the Porter Cable set up to $800. On the other hand Dustless Technologies sells a 16-gallon wet/dry vacuum for $300, which makes the total cost of its turbo drywall sanding system to less than $500.

The low priced Dustless Technologies vacuum has some distinguishable qualities than the Porter Cable vacuum. While the Porter Cable Vacuum promises to deliver 99.85% efficiency, the Dustless vacuum is capacitated to capture airborne particles as small as .5 microns because of its optional micro pre-filter. That’s noteworthy considering that HEPA specifies a size of .3 microns. This fine filtration is visible while handling ultra-fine drywall dust.

Another factor that should not be ignored while deciding for drywall sanding system is the recurring expense of sandpaper. The Porter Cable Drywall Sander necessarily requires proprietary sandpaper that sells for $5 a sheet, whereas standards sized hook-and-loop sandpaper sheets priced for about a dollar and conveniently available at any hardware store are required for The Dustless Technologies Turbo Drywall Sander.