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It was a little heavy but it is also a very rugged model. It probably has a lot of uses other than drywall but if that's your purpose - it works great for that. Sandpaper for it is sold both at Home Depot and Loews. It was worth the cost to me. Of all choices of vacuum cleaner I used a Rug Vacuum Cleaner - The Hoover Windtunnel Floor Upright. I purchased this sander to help out with drywall sanding of joint spackling compound in a townhouse remodel. It worked great for that purpose. The dust was held down considerably with the vacuum attached.
I had no problems with the ON/OFF switch or weight of the unit. I'm happy I purchased it. The carrying case it comes with can store the sandpaper. Good Luck. This model is pretty smooth. In my opinion, the sander was easy to control and the dust was vacuumed away sufficiently. I had owned a square vibration sander prior to this one that shook my hands way too uncomfortably. You will need to detach the small dust bag that comes with the unit and attach the suction hose of a vacuum cleaner to it.
I'd by the economy pack to stock up. Since there is a lot of noise with both the sander and vacuum on at the same time you will have trouble hearing the hose come off. Albeit that vacuum cleaner didn't lead to the most convenience it was the only vacuum I had and it worked pretty well as long as you were patient to move the vacuum as you sanded. Be careful to make sure the vacuum hose stays attached because the sander itself will spew the materials out the back all by itself.
There are no sand marks because of the random-orbit rotation. I used this machine a lot and made the mistake of not changing the sandpaper one time and ruined the underneath side but was able to buy a replacement locally. This machine is not heavy and is easy to use(I'm a retired woman).
His was heavy and much harder to use. This sander was shipped immediately and arrived in pristine condition. It is easy to go to one of the home building stores to get the replacement sand paper but cheaper to buy it on Amazon.
I purchased this random-orbit sander to finish a huge porch. Before I bought this sander, I used a friends which was another brand. I think it does such a good job that I am planning to finish my dining room table with it.
I was pleased with the results. My son in law has borrowed it and likes it too.
It doesn't hurt my hands to use this tool. The dust collection system work great and is easy to clean out. This is a great sander. I would buy it again. A little comprssed air and the unit looks like new. Much better than my Porter Cable. My only wish is that it would have a little longer cord.
Changing pads is a snap and the dust collection works very well. Comfortable to use and the variable spped is wonderful to have.
The variable speed control was really hard to turn, but I suspect that would get easier as it wears.I put on a new 150 grit sheet and tested it out. And that horrible sound. I have an eight year old DW 421 ROS that has served me well with my only complaints being the rubber sealed switch that has always been tempermental and it being underpowered. The Bosch had both Dewalts beat on build quality and power when sanding but without the CFS it just doesn't sand as well (I think what I'm sensing is consistent pad speed on and off the wood that the CFS provides for the Dewalts) The Bosch had more vibration than my old Dewalt but less than the new one. Let me start by saying that I have LOVED all my Dewalt tools.
The pad on the new Dewalt stalled as easily as my old one and as I previously mentioned I couldn't tell that this sander was more powerful. The highly rated Porter Cables never quite felt right in my hands and the Bosch sanders seemed to have too much vibration when in use. I could not rotate the variable speed switch with my thumb while operating it- too stiff. I'm sure I got a less than perfect copy, but I am still disappointed in Dewalt for either poor quality control or if they are all like that, for a sucky new ROS. It didn't feel good in my hands, the top was big and odd shaped. It sanded as well as my old sander but not better.
But, this sander sucks. I was excited to see the ad about the new Dewalt sanders- bigger motor, cool new look, and it is a Dewalt.I was on the list to receive one of the first ones. I decided to do a three way comparison with my old DW421 2.0 amp, my friends Bosch 1295 DVS 2.2 amp, and the new D26453K. At least the one I received. The high pitched vibration sound was still there. I plugged it in and turned it on (same lame sealed switch but not worn out like my old one) and the sander came to life- it had a wierd high pitched kazoo-like sound that had me concerned but I was going to see how it sounded in action.
I have been shopping for a new ROS for a while now with variable speed and more power being two requirements. It finally came, it looked a little plasticy, but still cool.
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