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Tool Comparison Test 07-2004 DeWalt DW423 5-inch Random Orbit Palm Sander |
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| OUR FINDINGS: This sander is very comfortable to hold and easy to handle during use. The noise level it produces is very low -- just a quiet hum. It collects dust very efficiently (about the same as the Ridgid), and the dust bag is well-constructed -- sturdy yet flexible due to the interior spring. While testing it on the jobsite, we found it a bit squirrely and hard to control, and it took a while to come to a complete stop once power had been shut off. |
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| Retail price: | About $89.00 (List around $150) |
| Specifications: | 120-volt; 2 amps; 7,000 – 12,000 opm |
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Weight of sander (fully loaded):
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3.5 lbs. |
| Variable speed: | Yes. "Infinitely adjustable" dial allows speeds to be finely tuned, graduating from speeds 1 to 5. |
| Dust collection/ vacuum attachment capabilities: | Dust collection bag snaps off easily. A spring inside the bag can be depressed, forcing out contents for easy emptying. It also has a vacuum-hose adapter. |
| Comfort of grip: | We found its wide, circular grip shape to be quite comfortable, although are no pads on the grip. The index-finger dust-sealed power switch is easily accessible and the speed selector dial sits right beneath the thumb. |
| Sanding disk attachment: | Utilizes hook-and-loop paper attachment. |
| Length of power cord: | 10 feet |
| Carrying case features: | Plastic case with metal clasp. Inside features a notch for the tool and a plastic sleeve for extra sanding disks and accessories. |
| Accessories included: | Sander, dust collection bag, one sanding disk, and a replacement CFS (controlled finishing system) disk, which fits between the pad and shroud, and increases dust collection efficiency and control. |
| Relative noise level of tool while operating: | A quiet hum. |
| Features and notes:
* This sander has a Controlled Finishing System™ which regulates the speed of the pad and minimizes marring or gouging during start up —Gabriel Vandervort |
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