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DEWALT DW433 Heavy Duty 8 Amp 3-Inch by 21-Inch Variable Speed Belt Sander with Dust Canister
 
 
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DEWALT DW433 Heavy Duty 8 Amp 3-Inch by 21-Inch Variable Speed Belt Sander with Dust Canister

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Technical Details

  • 3-wheel design for a low center of gravity; powerful 8 Amp motor
  • Variable speed dial (850-1,400 SFPM)
  • 2-position front handle and rubber grips for reduced vibration
  • Weighs 12 pounds
  • Included with sander: sanding belt and dust bag

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The DeWalt DW433 Heavy Duty 8 Amp 3-by-21-inch Variable Speed 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. A variable speed dial is included to optimize belt speed for specific applications (850-1,400 SFPM). 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 includes a sanding belt and a dust bag.

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DEWALT DW433 Heavy Duty 8 Amp 3-Inch by 21-Inch Variable Speed Belt Sander with Dust Canister

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  • Product Dimensions: 14.9 x 7.8 x 8.6 inches ; 14 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 14.3 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: B0000CCXTZ
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  • Item model number: DW433
  • Average Customer Review: 2.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #59,543 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Too many glitches, April 23, 2005
By B. Kellen (Ames, IA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DEWALT DW433 Heavy Duty 8 Amp 3-Inch by 21-Inch Variable Speed Belt Sander with Dust Canister (Tools & Hardware)
I am a contractor who recently started my own business and have been buying a lot of tools. I used the Porter Cable belt sander before and loved it but figured DeWalt was great brand so I bought this sander. In as few words as possible; I hate it! I mean I really do not like using it and here's why:

Cons
-Belt tracking doesn't work and I am constantly watching it instead of my work to make sure the belt doesn't work its way to one side and shred itself. I have had many belts get shredded and as a result damaged the wood I was sanding.
-Dust collector is poorly attached; bag falls off too easily causing dust to blow everywhere in a matter of seconds.
-Dust collection system gets clogged and I find I have to constantly blow it clean with a compressor.
-Comes in a ridiculously HUGE case. It's great if you bought the stand with it (unlike me) since there's room for it. It's so big I also keep a palm sander, 2 8" quick clamps and a lot of extra belts (you'll need them).


Pros
-The only pro I can think of is that it looks cool.

Ben
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars DeWalt DW433 - The Little Sander That Sorta Could, July 22, 2007
By Michael K. Parker (Tiburon, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DEWALT DW433 Heavy Duty 8 Amp 3-Inch by 21-Inch Variable Speed Belt Sander with Dust Canister (Tools & Hardware)
I am a general contractor doing remodel/restoration work on old buildings. I also do cabinets and have dabbled in wooden boat restoration. I have been at it over 30 years and have had a lot of belt sanders.
I have enough ambivalence toward this chunky little sander that I felt the need to share my thoughts. I bought this machine when it first came out to replace my ancient Makita 3"x24" which I used for job site sanding, often vertical. It still works but the sleeve bearings howl for oil at inopportune times.

The DeWalt DW433 design allows for nearly the same size platen with a smaller belt. However, although the DeWalt is physically smaller it is way heavier making it a chore to control in vertical position. The extra weight does make horizontal sanding easier but I generally use a 4" machine for flat work. I have a Makita 9403 4"x24" which I really like, I feel the wider belt is less likely to leave gouges; and it weighs about the same as the DeWalt.

On the plus side the DeWalt is compact and powerful. It has many well thought out details. I have never had any problems with quality. If anything it is too powerful for 3"x21" belts. The machine is very sensitive to the type of belts used and it eats thru belts very quickly. Cheap belts will stretch and have you grinding through the chassis. Even good quality belts don't last long and I suspect the power, weight and the tight radius the belt travels over the front rollers shortens their life. Belt tracking is sensitive for the same reasons.

Dust collection is problematic. I have found the canister to be nearly useless for the kind of heavy stock removal I usually do with a belt sander. In addition the "break away" design of the dust collector attachment, detaches itself with the slightest bump spraying dust in your face. A couple of nylon ties fixed that problem. I purchased the vacuum adaptor which works well when hooked up to a shopvac but if you are using a coarse belt for heavy stock removal or if you shred a belt (fairly common) you will need to have compressed air handy to clean out the clogs.

This would be a great sander for flat work in the shop hooked to a vacuum. There is a stand which converts it to a vertical sander which would be handy. It would be good for metal work with fine belts and the variable speed; and it can be had at a deep discount. But out on my job sites where vertical work is usually part of the mix it is too heavy and too fussy with belts. Maybe I will try the Bosch 1274.
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28 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars this pig OWNED my end grain chop block, June 8, 2004
By Spider Monkey (Marlboro, MA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: DEWALT DW433 Heavy Duty 8 Amp 3-Inch by 21-Inch Variable Speed Belt Sander with Dust Canister (Tools & Hardware)
This thing did so well that I am motivated to give a review.My plight: I made an end grain cutting board (chop block) 15x24 to be put in cabinets that i built. I used all scrap hardwood from a lumber yard for free, so that was nice. In anycase, I glued hundreds of pieces of wood i chopped into pieces into strips and glued those together. In anycase, the top and bottom were random terrain up to 1/4". I brought it to a lumber yard to see if they could plane it down--which they said 'no way'--not endgrain. They said they could send it through their sander, which would take hours and cost me well over 150$. Pfft.Enter the dewalt.<angelic chorus> After that I invested in this pig (i use pig endearingly) the walls came crumbling down. I got this with 12 belts thinking the hardwood would take its toll--but heck no. ONE 50 grit belt took care of the entire monster. I couldn't believe it. Its also a tank, and look at that back wheel! i'm thinking of putting on rims and maybe a sound system. awww yah!Anyway, as my first belt sander--it is extremely powerful, built like a tank, and eats through hardwood like I do this cheesecake.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Can't believe this carries the Dewalt Name
I purchased this sander afer reading several reviews, mostly negative reviews at that but had hoped they had made some changes, this is of course a Dewalt product... Read more
Published 24 months ago by W. L. Claypoole

1.0 out of 5 stars A Piece of Junk
I bought this model about two years ago. I should have sent it back. The dust collector doesn't work well and falls off. The most annoying thing is the belt tracking. Read more
Published on March 5, 2008 by L. Humphrey

1.0 out of 5 stars The WORST product ever from DeWalt
After using DeWalt tools for years it was natural to prefer that brand when looking for a belt sander, but that was a mistake. Read more
Published on August 3, 2007 by Big Jim

1.0 out of 5 stars It is toast!
I am a woodworker and took a chance on DeWalt instead of Porter Cable. Not again. I have used this for only a few times, mainly because it sat unused for two months waiting for... Read more
Published on June 16, 2007 by Robert J. Tillery

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm no contractor...
But I am a serious homeowner (the kind of person who goes to real supply houses and talks to real tradespeople - rather than the guys at HomeDespot). Read more
Published on July 4, 2006 by SweetJimmy

1.0 out of 5 stars Get a real sander like porter cable
Had 3 of these....they where all problems. The first one lasted 2 weeks when the maib drive wheel broke. the next two broke to many belts.... Read more
Published on April 22, 2005 by Daniel Watson

5.0 out of 5 stars My first and only sander I will ever need.
I bought this sander at the local store and bought some porter cable sanding belts along with it. I got home and put one of the belts on, without looking at the direction. Read more
Published on June 21, 2004 by Matt Jurik

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