Tag Archives: DeWalt
DEWALT DCW220B Belt Sander Review: Right for Our Shop?
When we pulled the DEWALT 20V MAX* DCW220B belt sander out of the box, the first thing we noticed was what wasn’t there: a cord. In our shop, that instantly changes how we move—from edging a tabletop to smoothing a door in place without hunting for an outlet. The brushless motor promises steady power, but we wanted to see if it actually keeps up when the grit bites into real hardwood, not just scrap. This is the “tool only” version, so we paired it with our existing batteries and treated it like any other daily driver. The question isn’t whether it sands—it’s whether it earns its spot on our bench.
DeWalt 20V Impact Wrench Review: Right for Our Shop?
When we pulled this cordless impact wrench out of the box, it felt like the kind of tool that wants a real job—not a showroom shelf. Built to run on DeWalt 20V batteries, it promises serious muscle with 1000/1200 N·m of high-torque impact power and a brushless motor meant to keep heat and downtime in check. In our shop, that translates to one question: will it break stubborn lug nuts loose without turning every tire change into a wrestling match? We like the practical touches, too—an LED work light for shadowy wheel wells and variable speed control to avoid overdoing it on smaller fasteners. Now we’re putting it through our usual abuse.
