1. Can I use it without the sander to pick up plaster powder & small debris from the floor? 2. Can I use it with power sander to work on wood? Thx
460695
Yes, you can use it in both cases. However, it is only acting as a pre-filter for your vacuum and probably wouldn't be any better than just the vacuum for anything other than the plaster dust.
460696
The unit can be used without the sander to pick up drywall dust and other small objects. I have not tried it with my wood sander but believe it will also work with it. The unit basically picks up dust and deposits it into a bucket of water. The water catches the dust and keeps it from blowing around the area you are working in. The unit doesn't catch 100% of the dust but does a good job in catching most of it.
460697
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.
460698
Yes to both questions. I've hooked it up to my orbital sander, I just had to make an adapter and it worked great. The only issue I have is the "whistling" sound the hose makes when not straight, but I get that with my long shop vac hose too.
460699
Yes to both questions, but the hose is only about and inch and a quarter in diameter.
460700
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.
2099185
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...?
1975121
Well, it's not super light. It might dig in if you are not careful. It's a great sander. I might try a orbital sander with different grits.
816613
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.
1725363
I use the sander along with an assortment of belts to sharpen tools and blades. Will work on wood projects as well. Good quality unit. Very easy and quick to change belts.
120591
Definitly not .It will damage the sander and void the warrenty. Best answer is to shop vac seperatly as you go or when you get so far sanding vacume up dust.
373186
I wouldn't recommend it, the sheet will be very difficult to pull off after you sand with it and heat it up. The adhesive will stick and most likely tear the sanding pad on the sander.
440161
Yes you can. I remove the dust bag and attach the hose of my Festool CT 26 dust Extractor with an adaptor. Protect your lungs, make sure your shop vac filters all those fine particles and isn't just catching the big stuff. Otherwise, I think you would do less harm to your lungs by using the Makita dust bag that comes with the sander. Happy woodworking!!
286596
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.
1389441
I only used it with my shop-vac and then only with a double filter. It would probably work with a regular vacuum but all that dust would probably destroy the vacuum motor. It works perfect with the shop-vac. Very little dust gets out of the sander.
2229774
Roger, Mine did not. It was in a box w/ instruction manual included. I read the answer some one uses it to sand floors with. The practical use for this tool is torqueing nuts and bolts or breaking torque. They also said it was too heavy. It's a heavy duty tool! They sound like a wimp to me! I highly recommend this tool! It supplies 345 ft. lbs. of torque. It's a Hoss!(Badass, etc.) Hope this is helpful. Yours Truly, Kenneth....
1508217
Awesome sander, i would highly recommend it. I used it to sand my kitchen cabinets and it worked perfectly. They had a laquer finish that was very hard to remove and the sander never failed me. I probably had 20 to 30 hrs sanding time and it is still going strong. It should work even better for floors since the round head does a quicker more aggressive job and you should be able to use that head to do most of your job, but you will also have the finishing head to sand you corners with, thats whats so great about this sander, its 2 sanders in 1
96424
Happy New Year. This unit is all muscle power. I've sanded a lot of drywall. This only allows the dust to be collected. Like other reviews you may need to sand the edges of the sander as the unit may be "concaved". It was well worth my investment. I had to sand heavy texture down a little and keep the dust to a minimum in our home. It does make a high whistle sound so you will need ear protection. Feel free to ask more if you want. R.J.
2105241
This sander did well on my walls to lighten a heavy texture and keep most of the dust to a minimum. A lot of the heavier porous sand paper was needed. If you are wanting to remove all of the texture that will be a fairly labor intensive job depending on the amount of wall space. Feel free to ask more if needed. Also, ear plugs are needed. Good luck, RJM.
521312
I don't think it would be practical to use on floors as it would take forever with the hand sander............
2191790
I have To go along with Rex Wiederanders answer. I would not take the shroud off, this is a cereous accident waiting to happen. My answer is: get a bench top oscillating Spindle Sander. Marv
1420585
Hey Man, I bought this machine almost a year ago today. Love it, no issues. About the reverse feature, it is great for sanding to a high level for the ultimate smooth. If you sand just one direction, some fibers can just get bent over. Reverse it and sand those off. Do I use it every day, no, do I use it, absolutely. Is it a determining factor in buying this machine? That depends on what you are turning and skill level. If you are doing bowls, it is a must. J!