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DEWALT D26451K 3 Amp 5-Inch Random Orbit Sander with Cloth Dust Bag | 
| Brand: DEWALT
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $125.48
Buy New: $69.00
as of 11/23/2009 20:23 CST details
You Save: $56.48 (45%)
New (15) Used (3) from $59.99
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  27 reviews
Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.9
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 13 x 6.8
MPN: D26451K
Model: D26451K
UPC: 028877492865
EAN: 0028877492865
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 3.0 Amp motor delivers 12,000 orbits per minute for smooth finishes | | • | Trademarked system maintains pad speed to minimize gouging at start up | | • | Dual-plane counter-balanced fan mechanically reduces vibration for comfortable operation | | • | Anti-slip top and grips for easy handling; dust-sealed switch and sealed ball bearings for durability | | • | Includes case and dust bag with vacuum adapter; weighs 3.4 pounds; backed by a 3-year limited warranty |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Featuring DeWalt's exclusive Controlled Finishing System (CFS), the D26451K 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 reliable, 3.0 Amp motor provides 12,000 orbits per minute for swift 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 help 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, and it is backed by a 3-year limited warranty.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 27
 bargain sander October 26, 2009
Redd Bird (NJ)
I used this sander during my deck refinishing project. It's small size made it very easy to control but it doesn't have the power of larger sanders. However, it is very capable of handling medium sized projects like my deck, where I used it to smooth the handrails, spindles and some planks in the deck. For the occasional user, this is a great machine.
 DeWalt D26451K Sander October 21, 2009
Alan Arizona
I've tried a few sanders over the years (Porter Cable, Ryobi, etc..) and I have to say that out of all them the DeWalt has impressed me the most. Owning a woodworking business for over 20 years I've definately put them through their paces,sometimes sanding for hours at a time. Most of the tools I use (routers, belt sanders,) are Porter Cable which are quality tools. But the PC orbital sanders have been a major disappointment.Here is a comparision of the two.
Porter Cable
Dust bag repeatedly fell off while sanding.
Finally had to attach it with a screw.
No spin control when not in contact with the
wood.
Screws work loose on pad.
Sander eventually burned out after a year.
More Expensive
DeWalt
Dust bag never came loose.
Spin control(pad does not spin if not contacting a surface).
More comfortable to use.
Still going strong after two years.
Less expensive than Porter Cable
Now in Porter Cable's defense I have not used their newest models (last two years) so they may have addressed these issues. And for the average person that may include occasional use
either brand would suffice.If you want a orbital sander that withstands the rigors of everyday use in a commercial enviroment DeWalt is the way to go.
Great RO Sander October 11, 2009
GR
Very happy with this.
Dust collection works great & does not vibrate that much.
Lots of power !
Will buy from Dewalt again.
 Great heavy duty/use sander October 7, 2009
G. Robinson (CO)
This is what you need for any heavy sanding whether refinishing furniture or taking old paint off of a deck prior to repainting. Can be a little fatiguing used on vertical surfaces. The dust collection is better than most although the bag is pretty small. Used with a good shop vac like the Fein or Festool it is excellent. But too much suction can make it very hard to use so a variable speed vacuum is a necessity. The dust port is round so pretty much any vacuum can be used even the large Jet shop vac.
The reasons that I only gave it 4 stars are:
the supplied bag is pretty small and the only way to really get most of the dust out is to blow it out with compressed air (pretty messy).
The other thing is that the dust collection tube doesn't really make a good handle. It is hard to control on vertical surfaces, and I don't think that it would be very usable on above head surfaces. Some sort of additional side handle would make this much easier to work with even on horizontal surfaces. It isn't the absolute necessity that an extra handle is for the larger 6" sanders but it would make this much more usable.
One last downer is that you can catch the edge of the sandpaper so that it rotates on the pad; not good but a nuisance not a disaster.
BTW you really need hearing, and eye protection; and a dust mask even if sanding wood. Breathing fine wood dust over a long time gets you the same condition as black lung.
Too bad that the case doesn't have some room for sandpaper.
Great Product September 28, 2009
John Flaspohler
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Dewalt always has a great product, and I would give the D26451K a 5 star rating.
However, I found the same sander at Lowes or Home Depot at the same price or even cheaper than Amazons price.
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