Electric Sander, 1/4 Sheet, 14, 000 OPM (DWE6411)

For decades now I've used Dewalt tools. Yup, I still have my first, and trusty, perfectly functioning 14.4v drill. :-) Recently, I found myself needing a sander for around the house projects. Don't ask me why but I didn't want to go with the 20V cordless sander, although I already have the Drill, and two batteries. Nope, the old nut bar was set on a corded sander. Okay so, it's been a long while since I used one, and yeah, it's a groaner, but I read the directions before anything else. Glad I did. This little sander is really nifty (do people still say nifty these days), it really is. I like that I can use full size sheets of sand paper and 1/4 them to fit this unit. Second, how cool is it that they provided a square plastic block to perforate the paper after you clip it in place. Doesn't matter what orientation you use the plastic block, it works from all directions. Third, I love that little catch bag on there. It is good at getting a pretty fair amount of the dust. Does it get all the dust? No, but at this price point, what sander does? Not a deal breaker. The sander is robust, that little motor gets after it, for sure, and it's not nearly as noisy as I thought it would be. The unit is also pretty comfortable to work with. It fits my hands well, and I didn't notice much, if any fatigue after sanding down a large main wall. The results were excellent. Nope, I'm not a home remodel Pro, but now I can play one on TV. If this sander is anything like the other DeWalt tools I have, I would expect a lot of dependable use in the years to come.

Great little sander and the dust pickup works really well. Sandpaper is super easy to load and stays in place, no slipping. DeWalt doesn't mess around.....

Easy to use, works well. Not that noisy.

Buy This Sander. Although it could be more robust and it definitely needs a longer cord, this is a wonderful sander. I really need a pro model of this sander as I've burned though two of them and ordered a third. I keep ordering new ones as I push them to their limits and beyond. I've put a LOT of hours on this sander, and for the cost, it has held up well under heavy use. The square sanding area is perfect for getting into corners. I use my sander primarily for dry sanding drywall. Attaching a 100 grit paper on the sander takes down high points easily and makes for smooth surfaces. A quarter sheet of sandpaper fits nicely in this sander, and it's very easy to load the paper. I also really like the design. I have large hands, yet this sander feels good and I can keep a comfortable grip on it for hours on end. The cord placement is also well engineered as it has never gotten in my way. Definitely wear ear protecting while using this sander as it is LOUD! The motor gave out on the first one after 400 hours of use, after about the same number of hours the motor on the second one is about to gasp its last breath. So, I ordered a third as it a good ROI (Return On Investment). The photos show the wear and tear on the second unit. The metal on the clamp has broken and the pad needs re-engineered. When it gets hot the material becomes sticky, and it's near impossible to get sandpaper off of it. It really could benefit from a 10 foot long cord. When I'm sanding on a ceiling the plug keeps hitting the platform I'm standing on, and it unplugs itself. Yeah, I've tied knots in the cord connection, but that's a trip hazard.

I was wanting to replace my 20 year old Craftsman 1/4 sheet sander. I first bought a cordless 1/4 sheet sander, and it was unusable. It was totally off-balance due to the weight and location of the battery. Lesson learned: do NOT buy a cordless sander. So I then bought this one. It is perfectly balanced, and very nice. My only complaint is that DeWalt doesn't make a hook-n-loop pad for it. I found one made by a third party on eBay, though.

Had this for about a year. When its used there in no mercy and it has preformed well. No scratches or swirls, takes the pressure OK. Does the corners well, which is why I purchased it. Nice job on live edge pieces and table tops.Easy to maneuver ands fits my medium size had well. I use a compressor to clean it out after heavy use.

Love this sander. It works very well and it was a great price compared to hardware stores. Sanding performance depends on the grit needed, but I used three different grits and it all worked great. One thing I truly like is the filter that connects to the back to stop the dust from flying everywhere. It works fast and appears very durable.

It works very well for me. We have been using it while renovating our new house and I’ve had no complaints with it. You will need an extension cord if you plan to use it far away from an outlet because the cord is not very long. It is very high powered though.

Es una muy buena lijadora, compré este modelo en particular ya que es compatible con las hojas de lijadora estándar que venden en cualquier ferretería. Tiene buena potencia y buena calidad en los materiales.

Was unhappy with the product didn’t work as it said it do

This is a great sander The paper holder is very easy to use Comes with paper punch to allow dust extraction on any paper Sandpaper rolls are great for this

i did not like the sander pad size so i returned the article

I can't believe it the day after the return window closes, and the sander breaks. I only used the item twice, and this happens. How can a major part of the sander be just a flimsy piece of plastic. Both, both of the clips that hold the retainers, which holds the glasspaper have snapped, both. I no have a yellow 'brick' Surely I have a twelve month warranty on this item? If I had the chance, I would have given this product half a star, but I don't have the option to.