DEWALT DW421 2 Amp 5-Inch Orbital Sander with Dust Canister


Amazon Sales Rank: #161794 in Home ImprovementBrand: DEWALTModel: DW421Dimensions: 5.19" h x 6.69" w x 9.19" l, 3.60 pounds

No swirls, no gouges, no stress: What a terrific little sander this is! It handles much more smoothly than other orbitals we’ve test-driven, perhaps because of what DeWalt calls its controlled finishing system that maintains pad speed and minimizes gouging at the start. It’s perfectly balanced, lightweight and comfortable to use, and though the cap is hard plastic rather than rubber, vibration isn’t a problem. It uses readily available 5-inch, eight-hole hook and loop paper that goes on and off in a second. If we had to identify a flaw, we’d say the dust bag doesn’t capture every last speck—-but then again, have you seen an orbital that does? It’s the nature of the beast. Still, when we attached a shop vacuum to the dust chute, we got great, clean results. The woodworker, home do-it-yourselfer and the contractor would all be pleased with this little guy.--Kris Jensen-Van HesteDEWALT DW421 2 Amp 5-Inch Orbital Sander with Dust CanisterProviding unsurpassed sanding speed for smoother finishes, this 5-inch sander from DEWALT features a controlled finishing system that maintains pad speed and minimizes gouging during start up. A dual-plane, counter-balanced fan means better handling and less user fatigue. A sealed switch and housing keeps out dust and prevents contamination for longer tool life. And 100-percent ball-bearing construction means longer life. Accepting 5-inch, 8-hole hook and loop paper, attaching sandpaper is a snap! A shop vacuum adapter offers maximum dust collection for a cleaner workpiece and better visibility. Overall, this is an excellent, lightweight, easy-to- use and powerful sander at an unbeatable price—the workhorse you need on your side for tough sanding applications. Plus, your purchase is covered by DEWALT's 90-Day Money-Back Guarantee, a 1-Year Free Service Contract, and a 3-Year Limited Warranty FEATURES Provides maximum sanding speed for smooth finishes Controlled Finishing System maintains pad speed for virtually no gouging during start up Dual-plane counter-balanced fan for reduced user fatigue Dust-sealed switch prevents contamination for longer tool life Sealed 100-percent ball-bearing construction for durability Accepts 5-inch, 8-hole hook and loop paper for easy setup Shop vacuum adapter for maximum dust collection What's in the Box Sander Dust bag Vacuum adapter SPECIFICATIONS Amps: 2.0 Amps Orbits/Min:12,000 opm Orbit Diameter:3/32 inches Dust Collection: Yes Paper Size/Type: 8-Hole Hook & Loop Dust Sealed Switch: Yes Pad Break: Yes - CFS Tool Weight: 3.0 lbs

Most helpful customer reviews10 of 10 people found the following review helpful.It works well, but ...By C. TangI own many DeWalt tools and love them. This sander works better than my Porter Cable 333 that has become my last choice now but it's not even close to the Bosch 3727DEVS I got recently. When I use this sander it makes my hand numb and tired very quick and I thought it was normal since I had same experience with the PC 333 sander. But after I got the Bosch, "Wow", the balance and level of vibration beat the DeWalt and the PC sanders to the dust, not mention the sanding power of 6" disc instead of 5". I can use my dust collector with all three sanders, so there is not much a problem despite the PC sander has the worst fly away canister that is useless. You get what you paid for, I guess. If you want a nice orbital sander that is easy on the hand, Bosch is the way to go.10 of 10 people found the following review helpful.It's a nice, decent sanderBy Jeremy MasonFor the price I am very happy. I seem to use it whenever I have a quick project to do, and it usually works fine.My only real gripe is that the bag leaks quite a bit. Just turning it on will shoot out a little dust, so I have started a process of turning it on over my trash can (so the dust falls into it) then once that initial blast is done, I go on to sand my project.If I had 20/20 hindsight, I probably would have sprung for the Variable speed Dewalt (DEWALT DW423K), but this has been just fine.9 of 9 people found the following review helpful.Nice little sander.By Don SI've always been a DeWalt fan so I purchased the DW421 for my home shop. It replaced a Craftsman pad sander that failed at warranty expiration, and had to be replaced. I replaced it with the Dewalt, and couldn't be happier. This is an excellent lightweight, easy to use and powerful little sander. The only problem that I've found is that the dust bag does not fit as tight as it should and will come off on occasion, but that is trivial.See all 15 customer reviews...