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HARDELL Mini Rotary Sander Review: Right for Our Shop?
We didn’t expect a pink rotary tool to earn a spot on our workbench, but the HARDELL Mini Cordless Rotary Tool quickly made a case for itself. In this review, we put its 5-speed 3.7V setup through the kinds of quick shop tasks that usually get ignored—sanding rough edges on small parts, polishing a scuffed finish, drilling pilot holes, and adding light engraving details. The kit’s 69 accessories feel like a grab-and-go toolbox, and the USB charging keeps it easy to top up between projects. Still, a mini tool lives or dies by control and consistency, so we focused on how it handles in the hand, how stable the speed feels, and whether it’s truly useful—or just cute.
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.
