It seems like the Portercable 7336 can be found a bit cheaper than a 7424. What are the differences? What else do I need to buy for a 7336 to make it function just like a 7424?

 

I believe they are both exactly the same.

 

The counter weight is different, but that's the only difference between the two. IIRC the 7336 is counterweighted for a 6inch pad and the 7424 is counterweighted for a 5inch pad. Maybe somebody else can back me up on this.

 

yup- backing up your backing plate comments, 90drvtec!!
the 7336 is counterweighted for the 6" pad.
not a big difference except there's a little more vibration with a 5" counterweight when using a 6" pad on a high (5-6) setting.

 

Shucks, looks like I should have gotten the 7336 then. If thats the case, how come the 7424 is sold more frequently as a detailing machine?

-Matt

 

I actually have a 7336, they are exactly the same...



I believe because the 7424 comes with a foam pad? I did however also get a foam pad with my 7336, along with the sanding pad.

Imagine if I got the two confused and use the sanding pad!

 

Yup! The only difference is the size of the counterweight. Functionally, they are exactly the same machine.

 

yup exactly the same besides the counter weight... both works great!