Can I use any san paper with this sander or does it need specific (DeWalt branded) sand paper?
1254322
I just bought whatever kind my hometown hardware store hand in stock. It is cheaper to buy the 8" by 12" sheets and cutting them into four equal pieces. The brand name sheets already cut to size are the most expensive .
1254323
You do have to buy specific sized paper or you end up having to cut larger sheets into strips but doing that generally leaves you with useless scrap paper you can't use on the sander. It comes with a plastic punch which is nice because you put the paper on and press the punch into the paper to open the dust holes... to my experience very little sawdust actually goes up those holes you just opened and into the dust bag but that is really my only complaint.
1254324
I buy regular bulk sandpaper sheets and cut them into quarters and it works perfectly.
1909028
Yes I have the sander and used it several times. Works great in tight places...
2076533
I would say yes. I bought the Dewalt D26453K 3-amp 5-inch variable speed orbit sander & they work great.........!!! I bought 2 boxes of these disks in different grits & they are very good quality, long lasting & stay in place.....!! I will buy more of these again when needed..........!!! Hope this helps.......!!!
2186963
I think there might be one available but I don't believe it came with the sander.
1484822
My sander does not usse a adhesive backed roll. I do like makita's own sandpaper, if available. But I use 3M 4x4 paper.
2115747
Electricity likes no resistance. The longer the extension cord the more resistance. Therefore if you have a cord on your sander that is a 16 gauge you should use a 14 or 12 gauge wire to insure that you do not lose amperage and make your sander not preform the way that it was intended to. Most extension cords are 16 or 14 gauge. 12 gauge, my favorite, costs more. I do nmot expect you to be sanding in the rain, however most extension cords are indoor/outdoor.
1697670
Neither: the pattern is orbital to theoretically minimize the leaving of tracks. The coarser the grit, the more obvious sanding marks will be. Even though you can get coarse-grit paper, this machine is intended for finishing and not for removing stock the way a belt or orbital disk sander can.On a side note, if you already have or plan to get any 18v/3.0 ah Makita cordless tools, you may want to consider getting the cordless version of the sander as well: the fewer cords to deal with, the better.
2250995
PSA sandpaper yes. CFM I cannot comment. Quality is very good . Had mine for close to a year and have been using it all summer long daily for hours on a resto.
1956272
I have an older version of this Dewalt sander. I bought the Porter-Cable pad for it and it fit perfectly.
1956273
I can't say if it fits the DeWalt brand as I purchesed it for the Porter Cable sander that I own. The screw patterns that are predrilled on the pad might be for a Porter Cable only. You might want to try a tool supply store in your area if you can't find it on the amazon web site,they usually have most brands of tool parts that I have ever needed.
1879505
The brand doesn't matter. So long as the sander is a 5" orbital with 5 or 8 holes it will fit.
1770730
No. Only the special shaped sandpaper works because it has a sticky back that adhers to the sander. Regular sandpaper has a smooth back that won't stick.
1175549
Yes it does but if you are going to be doing any serious work I would order several different grades of sandpaper, make sure it is hook and loop type, there are other circular types of paper on the market that have a sticky back, they do not work with the DEWALT.
988477
I think you'd be in good shape using the Bosch sander. I use mine for surfaces that are not flat and just love it.
2264006
Yes you can but a random orbital air sander would be cheaper. Order the extra soft pad for better contact on the curves.
1242190
Thank you for your question. Our SDS-Plus bits are made to industry standards so if your Dewalt hammer accepts SDS-Plus shank bits then these bits will work with your hammer.
1820340
It comes with a sampling of different grades of sand paper and you can buy it at a number of locations such as Home Depot, Lowes, and Walmart. It works like Velcro so you can easily switch out the paper. Really like this sander.