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So glad we purchased this sander. We especially like the dust catching bag. One could go without using a mask, although it's better to protect one's lungs. Sander operates quietly and is easy to handle.
I expected more from a name like Dewalt. Took it out of the cool rugged case & the blasted thing turned on, revved up a lot of noise (as it should) but it wasn't spinning. I had the same problem with my Black & decker Jug-handle Orbital sander.
-As to performance, I am seeing no scratching, just bare wood. Not only is it fast but it is light, easy to handle, and has the feel of a substantial piece of equipment.
My current project is refinishing a 3' x 6' oak panel in the kitchen. I have been a tinkerer for the last 60 of my 77 years and I truly love my new DeWalt orbital sander.
This machine is just amazing. I was making such little progress with the antique varnish on it that I junked my 20 year old quarter sheet machine and ordered the DeWalt.-Well, the Brown truck delivered it today.
I took it out of the box and -- one hour and three 80 grit disks later, I am down to bare wood. I know these adjectives don't usually go together but for this little tool they do.-I recommend it to the brawny guy with a major project on his hands, to those less muscular females among us and to weak old men like me.
And if the 80 grit is coarse, I can hardly wait to see what the wood looks like after I go over it with finer disks.-I obviously haven't had this little wonder long enough to guarantee it won't die before its time, but as of now I can only say good things about it.
I used this sander during my deck refinishing project. It's small size made it very easy to control but it doesn't have the power of larger sanders. However, it is very capable of handling medium sized projects like my deck, where I used it to smooth the handrails, spindles and some planks in the deck. For the occasional user, this is a great machine.
I've tried a few sanders over the years (Porter Cable, Ryobi, etc.). Less expensive than Porter Cable Now in Porter Cable's defense I have not used their newest models (last two years) so they may have addressed these issues. Sander eventually burned out after a year.
Owning a woodworking business for over 20 years I've definately put them through their paces,sometimes sanding for hours at a time. Spin control(pad does not spin if not contacting a surface).More comfortable to use. and I have to say that out of all them the DeWalt has impressed me the most.
More ExpensiveDeWaltDust bag never came loose. Most of the tools I use (routers, belt sanders,) are Porter Cable which are quality tools. But the PC orbital sanders have been a major disappointment.Here is a comparision of the two.Porter Cable Dust bag repeatedly fell off while sanding.Finally had to attach it with a screw.No spin control when not in contact with the wood.Screws work loose on pad.
Still going strong after two years. And for the average person that may include occasional use either brand would suffice.If you want a orbital sander that withstands the rigors of everyday use in a commercial enviroment DeWalt is the way to go.
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