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Review on πŸ’ͺ Powerful Performance with the DEWALT DWE6423K Variable Random Sander by Bob Fasho

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Don't buy Dewalt sandpaper - there are cheaper alternatives

Well, as a former carpenter, I built it all, but my wife needed a kitchen table, and I picked up this little number with my grinding machine in the warehouse. I don't currently have space for a workshop so I settled on a grinder with an extra carry case which is REALLY nice and helps keep the house clean as grinders are the worst culprits when dirty. A bag alone isn't everything, but it's great at keeping clutter clean and gives you space for sandpaper. The mill itself works great. I have a lot of Makita tools and am looking at this grinder, but the dust box comes off easily so I went with the Dewalt. While I've worn a dust mask while sanding, the collection system is so good it seems you probably won't need it, but of course I did as it's not perfect. I prefer this grinder to others because it also has speed control. What I don't like about this grinder is that the on/off button could be better designed to be easier to use, but that's a minor complaint. The switch is small and I can't remember which way to flip it as the way it was rubberized doesn't show how it's oriented. Another minor complaint. Sandpaper is easy to apply regardless of brand. I would recommend staying away from Dewalt paper as it is expensive. I bought a set of 100 from Mestool for 1/5 to 1/10 the cost of Dewalt paper; You really can't beat it and it works great. I hope this review was helpful. If you have any questions just ask them in the comments and I will try to answer them.

Pros
  • The hand sander's lower height allows the user to get closer to the work piece
Cons
  • Ugly packaging