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(More customer reviews)Let me start by saying that I have LOVED all my Dewalt tools.But, this sander sucks!At least the one I received.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.I have been shopping for a new ROS for a while now with variable speed and more power being two requirements.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 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.It finally came, it looked a little plasticy, but still cool.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.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.It didn't feel good in my hands, the top was big and odd shaped. The high pitched vibration sound was still there.It sanded as well as my old sander but not better.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.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.
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.I could not rotate the variable speed switch with my thumb while operating it- too stiff. And that horrible sound!!
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.
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Featuring DeWalt's exclusive Controlled Finishing System (CFS), the D26453K random orbit sander delivers speed and precision for beautiful, smooth finished products. The CFS controls pad speed mechanically to minimize the unsightly gouging that can occur when you start up other sanders, while a 3.0 Amp variable speed motor provides 7,000-12,000 orbits per minute for swift, reliable results. A textured anti-slip top and convenient body grips make this tool easy to hold and control, and a dual-plane counter-balanced fan mechanically reduces vibration to help you protect your body and stay comfortable. And over the long haul, a dust-sealed switch that prevents contamination and 100-percent sealed ball-bearing construction helps ensure durability. This versatile orbit sander provides you with a 3/32-inch orbit diameter that's perfect for the progressive removal of material, and it accepts 5-inch, 8-hole PSA papers, allowing you to switch sanding disks quickly and easily. A high-capacity dust bag with built-in vacuum adapter lets you keep your work area clear with or without the use of a vacuum. This DeWalt High Performance Industrial Tool comes with a heavy-duty kit box.
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