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Fine Woodworking Magazine

DeWalt Beefs Up Its 5-in. Sanders

A 3-amp motor provides plenty of power

by Andy Beasley

DeWalt (www.dewalt.com) has released a more robust line of 5-in. random-orbit sanders. I test-drove the D26453K, a variable-speed, hook-and-loop model, and was impressed with its performance. The new, hefty, 3-amp motor provided plenty of power with minimal vibration. The redesigned grip was an instant success when I first held the tool, and the pad brake slowed the pad rotation when the tool was off the work. Dust collection is also user-friendly -- the easily removable bag proved quite effective, and a vacuum adapter is built in to the tool. The D26453K retails for about $90, which includes DeWalt's outstanding storage case.

DeWalt random-orbit sander
One of three new DeWalt sanders, this top-of-the-line model has a more comfortable grip, better dust collection, a variable- speed motor, and a governing mechanism that slows the pad rotation when the tool is off the work.


 Andy Beasley lives and works on his home in the mountains of Colorado.

Photo: Rodney Diaz


From Fine Woodworking #180, p. 33
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