DEWALT DW432 8 Amp 3-Inch by 21-Inch Belt Sander with Dust Canister

by DeWALT

Product Description

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The DeWalt DW432 8 amp 3-by-21-inch belt sander with dust canister comes with a powerful 8 amp motor designed to aggressively remove material in a variety of applications. Other features include an all-metal housing for increased durability during a drop, a 3-wheel design for a low center of gravity, and a 3-x-21-inch platen (the longest available platen for DeWalt sanders). Also included is an innovative dust collection system that's 20-percent more efficient than conventional dust bags, a dust collection shut-off to eliminate the dust stream toward users when the collector is not in use, and a top exit cord for easy use of overhead receptacles. For increased user comfort, the sander comes with a 2-position front handle and rubber grips for reduced vibration. This sander weighs 12 pounds and operates at 1,400 SFPM. The DW432 includes a sanding belt.

From the Manufacturer

DEWALT DW432 8 Amp 3-Inch by 21-Inch Belt Sander with Dust Canister

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.9 x 7.8 x 8.6 inches ; 14 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 15 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0000CCXTY
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: DW432
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #26,129 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good value in a belt sander, May 20, 2005

By	S. Powell (Rhinebeck, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: DEWALT DW432 8 Amp 3-Inch by 21-Inch Belt Sander with Dust Canister (Tools & Hardware)

I upgraded from a B&D belt sander so this was quite a jump up in quality. It is sturdy, solid, well made, and has lots of power. The sanding belt tracked perfectly when in use and I was glad to not have to contantly mess with the tracking adjustment as I did on my old B&D BS. The spring loaded lever to change belts worked as designed and was easy to use. The dust collector bag and how it connected to the sander didn't work very well. A little tweaking of the bag is required to get it to fit proprerly and then the bag lock clip seemed kind of flimsy. The bag also didn't seem to collect a lot of dust. After extensive sanding, I had more dust in my lungs, face, hair, and shirt; then I did in the DC bag. I wasn't concerned about the lack of variable speed since I would rather vary MY sanding speed (and technique) instead of the sanders speed. IMHO I think variable speed in a belt sander causes more problems than it solves. All in all, I am really happy with this sander and would have given it 5 stars except for the ill fitting and ill operating dust collection system.