DeWalt Cordless Sander DCW210B Review And Test

[@andre1987eph]

Dewalt makes some handsome cordless brushless tools. I was pleasantly surprised.

[@sergiobeltran7196]

Thanks for the detailed and honest review! I just bought this one and just haven’t been able to figure out if there is an issue with it or if it works properly. Thing is when I turn it on it will not spin unless I put it on the wood, and when I do the disc spins at a very low (and inconsistent) rate. My understanding is the 12k RPM is for the micro oscillation that the disk does, but no idea how fast and steady the large spinning should be. Not sure if I should return it.

[@enduringcharm]

You might be referring to a function of all random orbit sanders. Ideally you should start the sander when placed on the wood anyway, and with that pressure the "random" part of the sanding movement can take place. If you just hold the sander in the air the movement will appear differently.

[@ericleckey]

Thanks for your honest review!

[@krn14242]

Thanks John, honest review. Now if we see the next revised version with a bungee strap I hope Dewalt sends you some $$.

[@charlschuck6]

How I’d the vibration compare to corded orbital sanders ? Will it fatigue hand after 20-30mins ?

[@enduringcharm]

It's no worse than a corded sander. Maybe better than some, in fact.

[@alrightythen1533]

Good review! Have to say, though, I've never heard of a wrist strap on a random orbital sander - or any sander for that matter. I could see a wrist strap mostly being in the way.

[@enduringcharm]

If you are working in a shop or on a flat surface the wrist strap is unnecessary. Since I often use this particular sander from a ladder or on roofs, the wrist strap has saved me from dropping the sander numerous times. It also makes it easier to carry the sander up an extension ladder by hanging it from my wrist as I climb. I guess my point is that a battery operated sander is likely going to be used in this way, so a wrist strap would be a nice feature. For my shop sanders a strap would not be useful.

[@alrightythen1533]

@enduringcharm fair enough. If it's dedicated to ladder use, I could see your point. Maybe a clip that it could strap onto. I don't see companies spending the extra cost for a niche use. But perhaps an after-market strap that had the ability to strap on any variety of tools for ladder use could be useful.

[@keyslife2663]

Do you know if there's any way to service the bearing

[@enduringcharm]

I have not needed to take mine apart. Parts are available, but the cost may not be worth it: www.ereplacementparts.com/dewalt-dcw210b-type-random-orbit-sander-power-tool-parts-c-1009_2742_737520.html

[@keyslife2663]

Mine is very loud . Does not spin until pressed on the wood is that normal

[@enduringcharm]

Yes, you need to put pressure on the sanding pad to get the full motion. It's best practice to start with the pad on the wood anyway, to avoid sudden skips or gouges.

[@liambaker1597]

Hey John, would it be rear heavy if we're working on a ladder say if we had the 5ah on it?

[@enduringcharm]

They kept the battery pretty tight to the center of mass, but it's not a perfect balance. And, battery tools like this tend to start and stop more abruptly than corded tools. I would recommend rigging up some kind of strap like I did, which helps you keep a grip when you need the other hand for a ladder rung.

[@liambaker1597]

@@enduringcharm yeah I like that strap idea

[@vinchenzo678]

Could you sand hardwood flooring with this? Or would you recommend another tool

[@enduringcharm]

If you are talking about a whole room and you are intending to get down to fresh wood, then this would definitely NOT be the tool of choice. Instead, you would use various types of floor sanders, which can be rented and which are big, heavy, and powerful. If you just have a small spot you are trying to sand because of a stain or a repair, then something like this could be used.

[@FooFirme]

What’s the dif between this one and DCW210D1

[@enduringcharm]

Typically when the last couple of digits change on the model number it refers either to how the tool is packaged or where it is sold. It might be a different capacity battery or no battery with it, or it might be packaged for a particular retailer.

[@pg13ish93]

Pretty wood

[@ApexIXMR]

LoL wrist strap on an orbital sander? 😅

[@enduringcharm]

Yes, and that strap I added has saved me and the tool many times. This is a cordless sander and many of us are using it on exterior projects for that reason. Countless times I have been two stories up on a ladder, reaching out with the tool to sand repairs on rake boards or other trim, and just lost my grip. The strap saved the tool from plummeting. I also use the strap to carry the sander up the ladder so I can use my hand to hold myself on the ladder going up.

[@keithlabbett4565]

Terrible tool! The battery connection shacks lose, taking away any convenience early on the will not connect for any reasonable amount of time. Quickly becoming garbage!!!

[@enduringcharm]

I'm actually surprised to hear this, and I wonder if you have a problem with your battery itself. This sander has quickly become my go-to tool over my corded models. I own 8-10 Dewalt batteries and a handful of third party batteries, and I've used all of them in my sander without issue. You should take a close look at your batteries and at the battery mount on the sander itself to see if there is interference with the fit for some reason, or some debris in there.