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It did its job, and did it well. Specifically, the sanding base that moves had sheared itself off from the main unit.
I think the use of a plastic base here really limits the lifespan of this sander.I would recommend someone buy a DIFFERENT sander that will probably last longer. The screws worked themselves through the PLASTIC base.
I've bought a lot of tools over the years. It should have a round dust port.However, last night after approximately six months use -- medium use, I'm a 'weekend hobby' woodworker -- the thing died.
I know I'll end up spending more money to get this thing working -- if I don't just get a different brand/model all together. I typically spend more money for the higher end tools or better brand / quality reputation.This sander worked great for me for about 6 months.
The dust port never worked as good as a Bosch palm sander I had and you can't attach a vacuum to it easily either, though.
black and decker sander almost cause physical damage as the bottom plastic plate self destruct.
I searched the internet - nothing - except for the Dewalt Service Center (part of Black and Decker).Our conclusion - only buy if you need this for tiny projects and you only plan on sanding 15-30 mins tops. We're averaging 1 backup pad with regular use averaging about 4 hrs off and on each day.I naturally went back to where I bought it thinking I could easily just by another back up pad. They didn't carry them though -. My husband and I recently bought a house and we decided to sand down the kitchen cabinets before painting them. We're going to return it tomorrow - and get a different brand because going through a backup pad per week to us seems ridiculous. It was a good price and I liked the jug handle. I went to my local home improvement store and found the Firestorm sander by Black and Decker. The amps seemed comparable to other models there and so I bought it.Two weeks later into our cabinet sanding - we just burnt out our 2nd backup pad.
The carrying case doesn't have a place to put your sanding disks, but that's a minor inconvience. Perfect for small jobs. Has 3 gripping choices which makes it easier to use at any angle.
Multiple grip surfaces, powerful and fast motor, excellent material collection, and durable construction.All tools should be made this way.
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