DEWALT DCW210B 20V MAX Orbital Sander

Overview

Running on DeWalt's 20V battery platform, the DCW210B sander pairs a 3 amp motor with a 12000 RPM top speed in a body weighing about 0.98 kilograms, roughly 2.2 pounds.

DeWalt's 20V MAX cordless sander line trades the cord for battery flexibility, and the high 12000 RPM top speed points to a random orbital design meant for fast stock removal and finishing rather than slow detail sanding.

• 20V battery powered motor
• 12000 RPM top speed
• 3 amp draw
• 0.98 kg (about 2.2 lb) body weight

Who it's for

Suits woodworkers, DIYers and contractors who want a cordless sander for furniture, trim and general finishing work without a cord tethering them to an outlet. Less suited to production shops needing continuous corded power for all day heavy sanding.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

The 12000 RPM top speed gives fast material removal for a battery tool, and the 3 amp motor keeps the sander light at just under a kilogram, easing fatigue during overhead or extended one handed use. As with any battery sander, run time depends on the battery pack used, which is not specified in this listing.

Where it stands among random-orbit sanders

• #6 most-searched brand and model of the 15 random-orbit sanders lines we track (by search demand, not sales).

From the specs of the 5 random-orbit sanders we list; not a test result.

Specifications

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