Dewalt has come out with a new 20V Max cordless 1/4 sheet sander, featuring a brushless motor, variable speed control, dust bag, and vacuum dust port.
The new Dewalt finish sander, model DCW200, joins a cordless random orbit sander, router, and jigsaws in their collection of woodworking-specific cordless power tools.
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There are a couple of similarities between Dewalt’s 20V Max 5″ random orbit sander and this new 1/4 sheet sander, such as the placement of the dust collection port and speed range. But, if you’re happy with the ergonomics of the ROS sander, it looks like the new cordless finish sander will be familiar to you.
You get variable speed control of 12,000 to 14,000 OPM, and separate on/off button. The paper clamp has a spring-action lever on the front, and locking wire clip on the rear.
I find it interesting that the dust collection port is lower on this sander, rather than angled off to the side with the 5″ sander. Perhaps it’s not surprising, as this will better allow you to reach into corners and edges.
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The sander comes with a hole punch accessory. Here’s a look at the hole pattern on the bottom of the sander.
You get a dust bag, and the sander can also work with Dewalt dust collectors (DWV010, DWV012). Or, you can purchase a universal quick connector adapter, DWV9000, for attaching other vacuum systems with 1-1/4″ hoses.
As of the time of this posting, the DWV9000 dust collection hose adapter can be found for ~$20 on Amazon. If you use anything other than Dewalt dust collection hoses, be sure to factor this optional attachment into your budget.
Dewalt DCW200 1/4 Sheet Sander Features and Specs
- Brushless motor
- 12,000 – 14,000 OPM variable speed
- Works with 1/4-size sandpaper sheets
- Low profile height for close-to-work surface prep
- Paper clamp
- Dust-sealed switch
- Textured rubber overmold grip
- One-handed locking dust bag
- Dust port compatible with select Dewalt vacs and extractors
- Long dust chute available for use with 6.0Ah and larger batteries
The bare tool sander (Dewalt DCW200B) comes with a dust bag, hole punch, short dust chute. The kit (Dewalt DCW200P1) also includes a kit bag, DCB112 charger, and DCB205 20V Max 5.0Ah battery.
Price: $129 for the bare tool, $229 for the kit
ETA: December 31st, 2019
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Discussion
The new Dewalt cordless 1/4 sheet sander looks to be a logical addition to their 20V Max cordless power tool system, and indicates that they’re not done with their cordless woodworking tools or solutions.
What might we see next – a belt sander perhaps? A detail sander? Contour sander? I don’t think that Dewalt will lean too far into specialty sander territory, but there’s always room for further expansion.
It’s interesting that the 5″ ROS launched with bare tool, compact 2.0Ah kit, and 5.0Ah battery kit options. At this time, we’ve only seen bare tool and a 5.0Ah battery kit for this new 1/4 sheet sander, but other options might come later.
If you ask me, I think that this might be a great tool for pairing with Dewalt’s 20V Max compact 4.0Ah battery. On paper, the compact 4.0Ah battery would provide 80% of the runtime of the 5.0Ah battery, but with size and weight savings. Runtime is very important with tools like this, but ideally you let the sander’s speed do the work.
Then again, a larger battery helps to stave off dissatisfaction from users who increase the loads on their sanders by not changing abrasives as often as they should and by using excessive pressure.
How likely are you to buy this sander, or a cordless 1/4 sheet finish sander like it?
Nathan
I passed on getting a cordless ROS sander although I’m glad the dewalt product exists. I just don’t see me using/needing a cordless sander when I’m going to vac hose the device anyway.
meanwhile I admit I use the sander platen on my OMT quite a bit and it happens to be cordless but it also isn’t vac capable.
question is that OPM speed correct? it starts as 12,000 for a 1/4 sheet device. Seems high.
I find it interesting they make a short and long dust chute due to batteries – sort of like the longer shoot was an afterthought once they tried to fit a big flexvolt pack on there.
All that said I want a new 1/4 sheet so maybe I’ll try one.
slex
You can use the sander outside or with a cordless dust extractor. Seems really nice to sand baseboards after filing the nail holes.
Nathan
I have extension cords already too though. If I’m outside I admit I might not worry about dust collection. To be fair I’d likely use a 1/4 sheet outside than the 5 inch ROS. so again I might give this a hard think.
Boggsy
I sand overhead on ladders way too often. I love hearing “is that the only cordless sander we have?”
Unless you’re at the same workbench 99% of the time, cords are dumb.
In my 349 years on earth, never have I tripped, or seen anyone trip over a charging battery. I’ll take trips to the charger over trips to the breaker all day. That trip will be further reduced once I get my battery powered battery charger.
Kizzle
Could this be used to wet sand?
Stuart
As far as I am aware, woodworking sanders are not designed for wet sanding applications.
Chris
Is wetsanding very common with power device? Seems like a manual process
Nathan
yes in some cases but you’d want to probably cover any of the vac ports since it would dry out the paper too quickly. I’ve seen a few air driven devices used to wet sand but not often.
Usually larger areas and for automotive uses.
Kizzle
That’s a good idea. Use a backing sheet without holes so it doesn’t suck up water.
DRT
Common – no. Possible – absolutely. Air jitterbug sanders with wet/dry paper work great for wet sanding.
Ben V
I have the orbital sander and use it for dirty jobs, such as stripping down our vegetable garden cedar so I could recoat it in the spring. It lasts a surprisingly long time on a single battery, I think I only used two 2.0A batteries to do 110ft of 3.5″.
I think I’ll probably end up buying this for a similar ‘outside the workshop’ job when it comes up.
JMG
I had been hoping that Makita would make on of these in cordless. I have their random orbit and have had several of their corded versions of the 1/4 sheet sander in the past. I have a specific use for this type of sander. I will probably pick one of these Dewalt versions up when they are available for shipping. Nothing like cutting the cord whenever possible.
Roger
OMG!YES! The ROS works great and I’ve been wondering if they would actually issue this. I’m liking the clipboard at the front.
Julian Tracy
I’ve had the Makita ros cordless and just picked up the Dewalt cordless ros as one of the sites was selling it for $129 with a 5.0 battery.
I’ve never liked my Makita version – the ergonomics suck – my hand hurts after just using it for 3-5 minutes even.
The Dewalt is much better in this regard in my hands and the vacuum bags is nicer too. Will be keeping the Dewalt and selling off my Makita version.
Steve Goodman
Cordless grandpa sander!
Anderson
Was really hoping for their next woodworking addition to be a belt sander. Oh well. Might just have to switch brands on that one.
JoeM
Eh… Sign me up… Why not? The Router, Sanders, and other woodworking tools in the line seem like stuff I want, but can’t afford anyways. LIKE, no mistake in that. I love the 20 Volt Max/XR/FlexVOLT family of tools… There just isn’t enough money in the world to start grabbing them.
ca
I’ve never used the variable speed on my current DeWalt sander, but it would always lose its setting and is positioned in place that isn’t easily visible. I like that these new sanders have the speed control right next to the switch and that they have detents.