DeWalt DCW200N Cordless Orbital Sander, 18 V XR, 1/4 Sheet

DeWalt DCW200N Cordless Orbital Sander, 18 V XR, 1/4 Sheet

The DeWalt DCW200N is a cordless orbital sander on the 18 V XR platform with a brushless motor and a base plate taking a quarter sheet of abrasive. The "N" suffix denotes delivery without battery or charger.

Variable speed

Orbit rate is set across 8,000 - 13,500 per minute. Low speeds suit delicate surfaces, lacquers and intermediate sanding, where high speed heats the material and clogs the paper. High speeds remove material quickly. Orbit size is 1.6 mm - typical for fine sanding, where the marks left behind stay invisible.

Abrasive size

The pad is 108 x 115 mm and takes a 140 x 115 mm sheet, a quarter of a standard sheet. The platen uses hook and loop for quick changes of punched abrasive, while clamps also accept plain paper cut from a full sheet - which noticeably reduces consumable cost on frequent changes.

Dust extraction

A one-handed locking dust bag is included, removed and emptied without unscrewing. The port connects directly to DeWalt's AirLock system or a standard 35 mm vacuum hose - working indoors, that is the difference between a film of dust over everything and a clean floor.

Brushless motor

Removing the carbon brushes removes the main wearing part and reduces heat. On a sander that matters doubly: the machine runs for long spells under steady load, which is exactly when brushed motors get hottest and lose speed.

Low vibration

The mechanism uses a dual-plane counterbalance that offsets the vibration rather than passing all of it into the hand. Sanding is one of the few operations where vibration accumulates over hours - reducing it is not a comfort feature but a condition for the hand lasting the day.

Who it is for

The machine is aimed at furniture makers, joiners, decorators and anyone preparing surfaces for paint and lacquer. The quarter-sheet format is the compromise between coverage and access: larger than a detail sander, yet small enough to reach the corners of frames and panels.

Technical specifications

Equipment

• 1 x DeWalt DCW200 orbital sander
• 1 x locking dust bag
• Without battery and without charger

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