1. Can I use it without the sander to pick up plaster powder &amp; small debris from the floor? 2. Can I use it with power sander to work on wood? Thx
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For both questions: sure! (1) The water bucket uses fairly small diameter hoses, and you might need an adapter to connect the hose to some kind of wand (so you don't have to crawl on your knees to pick up stuff on the floor). (2) If you can connect the hose to your sander outlet, it would work fine. Also, that's a good idea, thanks. You will need ear protection no matter how you use it, the small corrugated hose "whistles", very loudly, at a very high and annoying frequency. It is harmfully loud.
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if you are looking for a sander to sand a large flat area then this is a good sander for you. I used it for sanding 1x8x8 boards and it worked great. Also I used it with a dust extractor and punched holes in my sand paper with a standard hole punch. Doing this removes the dust so that you are not sanding the dust, only the surface. This make the job go much faster. But since you are looking at sanding a ceiling I think maybe something on a pole so that you can sand from the ground??? Unless you feel like sanding upside down for extended peroids of time.
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Personally, I wouldn't use this sander for wood. I use it with a buffing pad for polishing projects. It is powerful enough that I, too, would worry about swirl marks. Hope this helps.
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I would not use this for sanding floors, you need to rent an orbital floor sander.
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If by trim you mean molding, it will require a very steady hand to not gouge it. I used it on judge's paneling to remove varnish and also paint samples where I tested colors to decide what I wanted the final result to be. It will remove paint drips and clumps handily - be sure to order extra pads if you have a big area as I went through them fairly quickly, especially the edges when I was doing tight trim since the edges are what fit along tight trim. I also used it to smooth out parts of the molding that had been gouged through the years in a house I redid. I found in the very tiny parts or tight corners that it requires some manuevering, but it is the best thing available that I could find. If you are doing a lot of tight trim, it probably would be a good idea to get an old picture frame molding and practice with that before you start on the main project. Hope this helps. Without knowing precisely what your project is it is hard to say, but we turned a room that made me cringe into a masterpiece with this sander. And, as I said in my review, I ran it for hours at a time. It does get hot when run for that long, so gloves are a good idea.
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I purchased this DEWALT sander to use for woodworking use only. I cannot advise using this sander for paint removal in an automotive application, since I do not know if the speed on this sander is adequate and sustainable for such paint removal requirements. I would suggest you contact DEWALT Customer Service as to what they recommend.
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It's funny that you ask, I just wanted completed a bathroom renovation in my home that was built using said hard plaster. And the answer to your question is no. There will be dust. Your best best it to run it with a shop-vac to such it up before it goes anywhere. But in all honesty regardless of what tool you use there will be some dust. But this tool made quick work of the cutting.
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For trim work ONLY. Too small for the entire process. Rent a floor sander and do the main job with that, then the hand unit to finish. Get all saw dust off before you seal the deal. Plan your exit. Allow plenty of time to dry.
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Yes, this is a wonderful sander and should work great. Also you can use sandpaper from other models if choose.
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I have used it with a palm sander. The only issue is with the connection on the hose. You need to insure that you buy DEWALT DWV9120 35mm Rubber Adapter. It is the one I bought and I had to flip it to get it to work. The vac itself is great. No dust is released from the canister. I would research the hose connectors and attachments to insure that you have what you need to connect it. I was able to flip the adapter and push it into the main hose and it worked fine. But I recommend getting the right ones. I am doing that now as well. Great as a dust collector and as a shop vac. We do a lot of interior remodeling and this thing is great for collecting dust and cleaning up and other messes. I have used it with a palm sander. The only issue is with the connection on the hose. You need to insure that you buy DEWALT DWV9120 35mm Rubber Adapter. It is the one I bought and I had to flip it to get it to work. The vac itself is great. No dust is released from the canister. I would research the hose connectors and attachments to insure that you have what you need to connect it. I was able to flip the adapter and push it into the main hose and it worked fine. But I recommend getting the right ones. I am doing that now as well. Great as a dust collector and as a shop vac. We do a lot of... » Read More I have used it with a palm sander. The only issue is with the connection on the hose. You need to insure that you buy DEWALT DWV9120 35mm Rubber Adapter. It is the one I bought and I had to flip it to get it to work. The vac itself is great. No dust is released from the canister. I would research the hose connectors and attachments to insure that you have what you need to connect it. I was able to flip the adapter and push it into the main hose and it worked fine. But I recommend getting the right ones. I am doing that now as well. Great as a dust collector and as a shop vac. We do a lot of interior remodeling and this thing is great for collecting dust and cleaning up and other messes. « Show Less
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For the money, the Makita is a great little sander, I own several of them and use them daily in my cabinet shop. The dust collection is fairly good, but if you're dealing with lead paint wear a quality dust mask for sure. I've hooked up a vacuum cleaner to the sander's exhaust, maybe a little cumbersome overhead, but it worked very well. -Bill Allen Nederland CO
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I have a rigid shop vac. I use it to vac the dust from my work piece and keep my sander clean as I work the wood.
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I thought I just answered this question. This would be the way to go about your sanding job. Good luck...
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Sander works fine - will not replace a corded pad sander for shop production work but will do a great job on a project level - change batteries as soon as the power drops off, do not try to squeeze a few minutes more out of a battery and you will be fine. very convenient.
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I used this sander to refinish furniture, and I've been very pleased with it. I would think it would take mold off of molding. I am not sure about sanding a wall directly...?
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Both questions can be answered with a yes. To use it while sanding wood, you will have to rig up some kind of attachment to the sander.
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This sander has the option of using the sander by hand or adding a pole. The sander is considerably better than drywall sanding without the vacuum.