Eastwood Contour SCT vs Porter Cable Restorer - Review and Comparison
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
- We take the Eastwood Contour SCT and compare it with the Porter Cable Restorer and a more traditional way of stripping paint. See which tool wins the day!
Links to buy both tools...
www.lowes.com/...
www.eastwood.co...
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Bought the Porter Cable today at Lowes for $69. All consumables were less than $10 each. That does factor in.
How'd you get it so cheap?
It was on sale when it first came out. They seem to have the sales often now at $99.
Wish I had known about them when they were $69!!! Guess I'll try and wait for a deal.
I think they are still a better buy for a tool you don't use every day
Great video but the Contour is double the $99 Restorer price, three times the weight and four times the cost on the rust/paint rollers with no vac collection. The comparison seemed more about the accessories than the ergonomics and functionally of the tool. Thanks for the video!!
Robert,
Thanks for the comments. I agree they are both very different tools. My intended audience is automotive, thus the comparison of the stripping rolls. I think there are a couple of uses for these types of tools...
1. Paint removal on metal: The linear finish pattern is not really beneficial if you will be laying down primer so both tools really are overkill. If speed of stripping is your determining factor then the SCT wins. For cost effective paint removal, as stated in the video I think a 4 1/2" angle grinder with the same media is a much more economical way to go and is fast enough.
2. Paint removal on wood: The light weight of the Restorer and dust collector port wins the day. The soft wood needs the lighter touch and I can see the benefit of the linear finish over an angle grinder.
3. Linear finish on metal: Say you want to brush finish a complete car or components and top coat with a matte clear... It's a tough call here between the two. Depending on how much area you have to cover, speed may or may not be an issue. I think both tools have about the same ability to get into tight spaces... The weight of the SCT offsets the decreased visibility of the Restorer. I would call it a toss up.
I forgot to mention in the video a cool design trick that impressed me on the Restorer... The rubber expander wheel is keyed as to only go on one way... nice touch. All in all, if I was a wood worker, I would be keeping the Restorer and probably using it a lot... For auto body, I will be using my angle grinder and stripping disc, and using the SCT for accent pieces where I want a brushed finish. (e.g. Grill of my panel truck)
SpeedShoppers.com not too bad for an inventor not in the power tool business making it to market. I think the sct roller may have been higher quality and thereby gave faster results. I actually like the coarse grit abrasive sleeve the best for rust removal.
SpeedShoppers.com our tool has a three year warranty versus the sct one year. The Restorer can also be a one handed tool. They sct can never be that :-) thanks for the review. We are just getting started.
The handle on the Eastwood was installed backwards (see the instructions), which affected the amount of pressure on the stripping wheel. Having the tool "balance" when off is not the same as being able to apply more pressure to the buffing medium.
Michael U good point... I rarely read instructions but should have caught that by the picture on the box... gonna go out to the garage and switch it around. Not that I noticed a need for more pressure with the SCT, fatigue I was feeling was due strictly from the weight of the tool, not from having to push excessively.
I will like to own the contour but $60 dlrs. Per drum they are crazyyy I can se 30 dlrs but 60 man that's a big punch in the wallet.... man thanks for the review thumbs upp
I am surprised that Harbor Freight is not selling the SCT. Banggood sells a similar tool for less than $85.99 and the wheels sell from $13.52 to $15.25 with shipping that can take a month. They also offer wire wheels in 3 different "grits" (?) for $22.32
www.banggood.com/220V-1400W-Burnishing-Machine-5060HZ-Burnishing-Polishing-Machine-Polisher-with-Wheel-p-1154478.html?rmmds=mywishlist
Only thing that baffles me is that is requires 220V input. That could stop some people from purchasing this.
Look at Makita.
The Mikata is over $400 bucks is the only con
Wish the Eastwood came in a pneumatic version.
Thank you for an excellent review video. You did a great job of giving a fair review and certainly provided great information for anyone seriously considering this type of tool. I appreciate you taking the time to make this video, great job.
Thank you for your very comprehensive review. It most certainly provided all the information I required. I hope Eastman gives you a bonus.
Great vid thanks for taking the time to do a fair comparison
Hey great informative video, as a backyard builder myself who only works on my own cars I think the Porter Cable is good enough for me as I'm not on a time crunch and I'm only stripping paint and don't need to go to bare metal unless I'm filling dings... Overall great video bud! 👍🏽👍🏽
I didn't have to watch the whole video after you used the Eastwood. Im sold.
I definitely will have to have one of these tools for rust removal on tools without chemicals
Porter Cable is currently on sale. $80 at Lowes online via your link :)
I have the Eastwood Contour SCT and I like it. It does what it says. I am half way through stripping 4 coats of paint and primer off a big 50's car. I figure I will need only 2 - 3 media drums to finish the car. You don't go through that much media. Also I bought one drum on Amazon for cheap and it fits just fine. Definitely use a HEPA air filter, hearing and eye protection for safety!
After watching your review it depends on the use. For Auto Body I definitely agree, but I am a woodworker and would use it to restore antique tools, especially saws and handplanes and cast surfaces on power tools. The noise level of the Eastwood seemed really high and the lack of dust collection would be a real problem for me personally. Your review has me leaning toward the Porter Cable. Great job.
Thanks Tim, and I would agree with your assessment that the Restorer would probably work best for your needs. Another factor which points in it's favor for your use is the weight of the unit. The SCT is heavier which is good and bad. For auto body paint stripping I found myself having to push harder on the restorer where the extra weight of the SCT helped. In lighter weight stripping jobs (saws, wood etc) you will be doing, the light weight of the Restorer will be a positive.
The SCT is for automotive use. Eastwood specializes in automotive tools. Power Cable is more for woodworking.
Thank you so much for the review !
Hey man ... Thank you for doin this breakdown. Very helpful 👍🏼 Been dying to get a tool to inpart a consistent grain similiar to a brushed stainless but cost was around 600$. So the 199 was a happy price for me. Thanks again.
Glad I could be of service! Love the name, do you have a HD or are you just a fan of the wine?
Hey man, I’m two years late on tha ‘Get Back’ ... but I just re-watched your x-celebrate breakdown. I don’t care if you work for Eastwood or not. Seein is believing.
Dude/sir .. How ya know about NightTrainWine???
... 😀.. yeah, I got kinda a history w that, and I got hung with that name, and had a band called ‘Joey and the NightTrains’ ... so anyway ... so what’s your story on Night Train Wine?
Thank you for making this video very helpful!
Very nice video review. This is the kind of review I like to see to help me decide what to buy or not to buy. In the end of the video it would have been nice to also show the comparison of the price of the abrasive attachments.
Eastwood: $59.99
Porter Cable : 12.99
Grinder: ? Didn't look it up.
Thanks for the GREAT Review and super comments. Yep I'll be using the angle grinder too.
Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith
Eastwood attachments seem to have at least double the useable material.
Thanks for posting, I was thinking about getting one of the contour SCT's
No problem, both are cool tools and just different enough that I thought it deserved a side-by-side comparison.
Great review! Thank you, sir!
Big question - my local Lowe's is clearing all their restorer wheels out - the guys said Lowe's isn't carrying that tool anymore - almost no sales. Will the cheaper porter cable drums fit onto the Eastwood tool?
Highly doubtful
Eastwood sounds like a well built tool no comparison to the others.
Porter Cable restorer I am off to buy!
Great video comparison! Thanks
I did not know you worked for Eastwood comparing your employers product to the Porter-Cable Restorer.
Robert, we are friends on Facebook where it clearly states I work for Eastwood, I mention it at the end of the video as a disclaimer, and any other videos I have done on Eastwood products it's mentioned as well. Not sure how you could have missed it ;-)
Lol. I think the SCT having the roller out front is better balanced designed than other metal burnishers. Thanks for the comparison again. Any exposure is good :-)
Regardless, I think the comparison was fairly done and useful.
Dude, paint often has Lead in it, you should wear a respirator while do that, especially on old vehicles. Great comparison though. I would've liked to known how much wear on the roller there was in the comparison.
It's been over a year. Did you return one? How are they holding up?
How long are drums lasting?
I sold the Restorer on CL to a woodworker, the SCT is still going strong, I use it to clean up vintage vises I am restoring and does a nice job on cleaning up the slides where I want a linear finish.
Watched a few Americans demoing these tools.
Think about your HEALTH - Use Mask and Ear Defenders.
Andy FOXON
We’re Americans, we don’t give AF! Cheers 🍻
Buena comparación, gracias !!
Wonder how they both work on fiberglass sanding & prepping for a paint job?
I would think the Porter Cable Restorer would be better on fiberglass due to the vacuum attachment, but either tool you would have to be careful to not get crazy aggressive and dig into the gel coat. I would think since you are not dealing with rust, paint stripper may be a better/safer option. Any tool you use will still require tons of block sanding and traditional paint prep techniques.
I got the contour and if u ask me it’s worth the price but $60 for accessories each is ridiculous but I won’t lie it definitely gets the job done in a timely manner#EASTWOODCONTOURISABEAST
How would a 7" grinder with a pad compare to the others for large 'flat' areas, maybe faster?
I would say a 7" pad would be as fast as the Eastwood Contour SCT but would not leave a linear finish if that's important to you.
Great video new sub here honest detailed and so much info thank you man
Nice video , thanks for sharing
I meant to say, if it was installed backwards, it would make it easier to apply more pressure to the wheel... my bad.
The SCT Contour will get into tight body contours a lot better than the porter. Not all surfaces are flat.
When Product Design Engineers who are also avid car guys who do their own car body work they turn out a "tool" you get this 9 amp, metal gear, large and natural grip, fully exposed large sanding drum that takes layers of paint, rust & bondo off in seconds without heating up your metal. That is Eastwood! When you have some spec written by marketing people in a conference room who never had so much as a spec of dirt under their finger nails and that spec goes thru layers of reviews from people who dont know which end of a screwdriver does what then finally sends it overseas to be mass produced with plastic gears and tiny toy motors you have Porter Cable, a once proud company, now hawking junk. Was PC's motor choice based on a cheap lot that was supposed to be fans or did someone just get bribed to buy reject RC toy car motors. What a wreck, from the tiny hard to hold, unnatural position handles to the tiny, barely exposed drum that forces you to always keep their "product" in same position. Junk, Junk, Junk. Eastwood, Great, Great, Great. Marketing geeks vs Real Car Guys, choice is clear.
For me the Porter Cable would be to light duty for heavy automotive work. Looks like a woodworking tool, the Eastwood is for automotive.
Any info on how either of these work on mill scale?
I did use both on my work table which has a hot rolled steel top. The abrasive roll(sand paper) cut through the mill scale easiest with both tools. I did not do a timed comparison but both worked well and I would imagine the SCT would be faster given the same abrasive grit due to the higher RPM, Diameter and the resulting higher SFM.
I really did like you review. but one thing you forgot to do. you forgot to open them up and see what the quality is in them if one product uses a band system or the other product uses a gear system if they're plastic or they're steel gears things like that
Good point... I am no AVE! lol
I watched another review of the SCT before I bought mine. The SCT is a solid build and a good motor. Nothing cheap. Should last.
thanks for the info it is appreciated !!!!
Lol I think I seen the drum has left hand treads because came off in the wrong direction
Good shoot out.
That fucking drum that goes on Eastwood is $60.
Your lava pad grinder wins hands down.
Remowe paint video cup brush Megaloder.
Where i can to buy...at the church?! My russian inventor$
Slow the speed down they will work better !
That Was.. a beautiful Patina.
Nah, it wasn't (in my opinion)... plus the front end sheet metal is a different color. It will eventually be painted in a matte orange color, so it won't be traditional glossy but also won't be a patina'd ride either.
Did Eastwood fire you by now?
If it was apples to apples do not compare a "Wood tool to a body tool" !
Great video thank you....use a mask tho
Wear a mask dude. =(
Good point, it was dusty and the old paint is probably not too good on the lungs.
SpeedShoppers.com thanks for posting dude, all the info I need for my purchase!
I was thinking the same thing.
The sound of angry wasps.
Eastwood is known for being pricey.
1. Wear a mask ya big dummy ;)
2. Should have timed each one.
3. Should have had an infrared temp sensor to test each tool.
And ya it might be twice the price but does twice the work
1. Good point.
2. I did time them, mentioned in the video that the SCT was almost twice as fast. See times at minute 28:41
3. Yes, heat would have been a good metric, although I would think the abrasive would have more to do with that than the tool itself as the RPMs between the SCT and Restorer are close.
Kevin Schappell I saw the time after commented, I'd totally spend the extra money on the Eastwood tool. Seems like a way better value. Especially after you mentioned the motor sizes. Honestly I'd use my angle grinder before buying the porter cable and I really like porter cable tools.
Btw, it was a very good comparison video. But seriously next time use a mask. You'll thank yourself later.
no mask?
Good call, I should have been wearing a mask.