DEWALT 20V MAX XR Cordless Polisher, Variable-Speed, Random Orbit, 5-Inch, Tool Only (DCM848B)

I am pleased to know that Dewalt quality won't let me down, and now I can use the batteries I already have for my dual action polisher. For safety reasons, the battery is positioned sideways so that it cannot be hit by a With the 9AH battery, I was able to gauge how heavy the device would get, but it wasn't impossible to hold and felt solid in my hand. The 9ah never quit on me and I plan to test it next with a 2ah since I like to run my truck at around 4750rpm. I'm not sure if it will last as long with a truck that big, but the 9ah did. The grip on the drill is similar to the one on power drills for the same level of comfort. So you can focus on the work you're doing, the user has the option to control or lock the speed as they see fit. The speed ranges between 2000 and 4000 Five hundred and fifty and speed up to 500 incriminates are easily visible in bright white numbers. In spite of the preset speed buttons, it gives you the option to click in between the preset clicks, so you can choose between 15 different speeds. The only way to make this better would be if an LED light would be built in, so you can see what you're doing as you work. I don't see a need for this, but I am just suggesting it.

Charlie Franco

| Jan 17, 2021

Trying to find information about the pad before I purchased it I found no photos of the side of the pad anywhere, and no information about replacement pads was provided. There are only a few orbital polishers that use single stud pads so you can exchange different attachments and pads for them. It is unfortunate. According to Dewalt, they seem to have taken it on themselves to screw anybody who buys the dual action polishers they sell. I believe it came from a random orbital sander because the pad on it came from a sander. The dust collection holes on these are punched out and mounted similarly to the four screws on the pedestals. It is beyond me as to why a polisher needs so many vent holes. I have seen some with holes, but not the idea that so many are needed. A pad that would have to allow such a great deal of air to flow through to be "cool" seems a little absurd. The tool didn't even require testing by me. My decision to purchase a Dewalt cordless DA Polisher was made more convenient by the option to use my own The risk is just too great. It is also possible to choose cordless options that include batteries for a much cheaper price. It costs only about $150 to $160 to buy a professional corded polisher that most detailers use 200 dollars. This is because not only does the pad cause issues with the tool, but the handle is a side mount, similar to the one used for grinders. Since years ago I haven't seen a polisher with that handle except for the cheap non-branded ones A flood of Chinese-branded goods has been flooding into the United States. There's a good reason for it, it seems. The protrusion of a bar on a tool you use on the body of a car is a sure-fire way to cause a lot of damage. It's clear that the tool was designed by someone unable to keep up with industry trends. In order to avoid inconvenience, I'll either use a tool that runs on its own battery system or use It seems that the majority of them have issues and are almost not worth purchasing unless you are purchasing a professional brand that a high end detail shop uses. When I buy tools, I want them to last, I don't want to save a few bucks just to end up with a tool that falls apart after a few In addition, I have my eye on a Rupes LHR12E, which costs about the same as this Dewalt and is more compact. This item is under warranty for a lifetime, I believe.

Azrael Terrell

| Nov 19, 2020

It was a bit hard to believe at first since I was always taught that certain tools should only be We are not talking about one of those. The PC 7424 is the same power I get from a DA Polisher, so cutting the cord was the best decision I have made in a long time. There is also a 15mm throw on this tool! This will allow you to finish sooner due to the fact that it cuts faster and covers more ground! It took two 4ah batteries to power my 2017 Buick LaCrosse after I polished and glazed it. I have a ton of Dewalt batteries because I own all tools from that company. The cordless tool is highly recommended, especially if you already own other cordless tools from Dewalt.

Wayne FIELD

| Nov 11, 2020

My final solution was to run off a single 5ah battery and then to pop in another when it died. At least two batteries are a good idea. There's an entire arsenal of batteries that I have for my dewalt tools. Both cars would have already been done if I had used one 9ah. I like how easy to use, it feels great in my hand, and it has good power. You can see that the results were incredible when I used chemical guys pads and products. Despite my disappointment in my purchase, I am happy with it.

Elora Acevedo

| Sep 10, 2020

The only thing I needed was the tool and charging cord, as I had a 5Ah battery already. The benefits of cordless are hard to describe, but you can move faster in a car while using them. I find that the cord of a corded tool is always getting tangled under something, for example. Generally, if you put the cord over the hood or roof of the car it tends to mark the surface or leave That's not a problem, but when polishing a car, you need to get rid of The polisher is a good polisher I get a good shine when I make use of it. The polished pad is only 5 inches long, so there are a couple of negatives. I couldn't find this size anywhere else, it is an odd size. There are some 6" pads available on Amazon that they claim to work with It was not possible to order anything from DeWalt. As for the 6" pads, they work fine. negative is that the pad is too large for polishing all parts of a car at once. Getting into the car is difficult, because the door handle is hard to reach. You need to use a polisher in this area because it is scratched easily. To detail a car, you need a second polisher that is smaller. Even though some areas of a car can be hand polished, you will want more than what can be achieved by hand polishing after you see the results which a power polisher offers. It could be used in conjunction with one of those buffing tips for a drill, but one of those may be sufficient. As long as the polisher is slow enough, it will not burn through the paint and do a good job. I usually use the slowest speed, but sometimes I use the fastest Hand polishing yields less results than machine polishing. The car shined like you've never seen it before with just your fingers. The 5AH battery lasted the entire time along with some battery left over. It is possible that two batteries will be needed if you are doing a large truck, however, most cars should require one battery.

Kase Espinoza

| Jul 18, 2021