Amazon Brand Denali by SKIL 18 V (20 V Max) Sander Kit
Amazon Brand Denali by SKIL 18 V (20 V Max) Sander Kit, Includes 2.0 Ah Lithium Battery and Charge
Weight: | 1.2 kg |
Dimensions: | 14.61 x 15.8 x 15.8 cm; 1.2 Kilograms |
Model: | ASR6604B-10U |
Part: | ASR6604B-10U |
Colour: | Blue |
Pack Quantity: | 1 |
Manufacture: | Amazon Brand – Denali |
Dimensions: | 14.61 x 15.8 x 15.8 cm; 1.2 Kilograms |
Quantity: | 1 |
Used this for the first time yesterday, great quality and light weight, battery power is really good, definitely a recommended product!
Super build quality and heavy duty. Easy to hold and smooth operation. Energy efficient and long lasting battery life
My review is based around the current selling price of 74.99 with no vouchers available
Pros:
20V decent power
5 year warranty on the sander and 2 year warranty on the battery
Comes with some discs
Not overly heavy and good weight distribution
Dust bag and adapter
Well made
Comfortable grip
Good quality
Easy to use
Spare batteries available to buy
Seems to be able to use Skil batteries
Cons:
Only 1 battery which is 2.0Ah
1 hour charge not as fast as others
No bag or case
Summary:
At time of writing you can find a spare 4.0Ah battery for 44.99. Overall a good starter sander for infrequent use.
This orbit sander undoubtedly delivers tremendous value through its package and function. In a market where many top brands offer no battery or only corded options, this offering packs everything in a high-quality design, from sanding paper to battery and rotation speeds, covering almost every woodworking job.
First impressions:
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I’m sure many like me would never have heard of Denali, clearly a new brand but with a lot of promise. Being an Amazon brand, a quick search shows an ambition to deliver value without compromising on quality through a wide range of tools- equipped with batteries and additional parts to immediately use. To really emphasise the point of maintaining quality at this value, Denali tools like this come equipped with a 5-year warranty! This orbit sander from Denali, in the same way, is all-inclusive. In contrast to the competing market that sells everything separately, this orbit sander comes with 15 x sanding paper ( P60, P80, P120, P180, P240!), a battery, charger, a vacuum nozzle and even a dust collector! For a casual home DIYer, kits like these make finally remove the fuss of collecting individual parts and batteries that only drive up the final cost.
Design:
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The first impressions, from the looks alone, may not win customers but upon closer inspection, this Orbit Sander does enough to clinch the high-quality feel of other competing top brands. In my opinion, the bland colour scheme and font give an impression that this is yet another generic, cheap imported DIY tool. But upon handling and use, this is a tool that proves to respect quality as backed by their warranty period. The sander feels heavy, definitely not hollow, in a way that assures me there are strong moving parts and a motor inside. Yet the sander still feels comfortable in the hand, the large handle offers enough space for my palm to rest and grip the textured rubber surface without slipping. The 125mm bottom comes with a strong velcro surface which I found comfortably held onto the sanding paper during some intense sanding sessions. Best of all, the sander comes with an in-built slider to control the speed, allowing me to sand at intensities- from polishing to gentle sanding to shedding.
Equally importantly, this orbit sander with an 18V 2.0Ah battery and a beefy charger unit. I love the fact this battery includes a button that allows you to view the battery level at any time, a feature usually found in separately sold, pricier batteries. The battery slides securely into position while still being easy to take off when needed. At no time did it shake or rattle when clipped to the sander during use, even when I was sanding at the highest speed.
Function:
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This cordless orbit sander is a treat to use in all my woodworking jobs and projects. For a start, the cordless design makes sanding effortlessly portable and flexible to complete. The battery on three bars easily lasted me an hour and still had more left. I put it on charge and in an hour or less the battery was fully charged. I tested this sander for two particular jobs, polishing a wooden stool I made and re-edging a door. The speed control works instantly, even during use I was able to reduce and increase the rotation speed to get the desired sanding intensity. At the highest level 6, the orbit sander unsurprisingly ramps up in not just speed but also sound. It gets loud and fast but is still controllable and proved perfect for shedding away wood. At the lowest setting, the rotation is much quieter and was gentle enough to polish off round edges. During my entire use, the sanding paper gripped well onto the base, only sliding slightly out of position.
In terms of dust collection, this sander did not disappoint. I don’t think there is any perfect dust-collecting sander, there always proves to be some dust that fails to get picked up. For the majority of the dust that was being produced, the vents actively sucked it up. The dust collection was full of fine particles that otherwise would have been seen all over the ground. This pleasing result was only made clearer when there were only just a few bits and pieces on the ground and over the sander that needed cleaning after sanding.
A small issue I did find was the build of the power button. While it works perfectly, the actual button placement underneath strangely does not sit or cover the entire rubber-marked grommet. This means you often have to probe your finger around the rubber buttons to find the real mechanical switch to press. I hope this problem could be fixed, it could just be an issue with my particular unit.
Summary:
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In all, this is a comprehensive orbit sander that comes with all the essential parts and alterable speeds to cover all my sanding needs. While looks may be generic, the sander certainly feels high-quality. The sander feels strong and powerful, with a design that offers 6 speeds and dust-collection like the top brands. Beyond the competition, this sander packs a charger, a battery and sanding paper at the same price to get sanding right away. The performance proves impressive as I easily managed to sand at low and high speeds with clean results and full cordless comfort.
This is an excellent package. You get a sander, 1 x 2.0ah batterys, and the charger, plus you get a starter pack of 5 different types of sandpaper. It takes 60 minutes to charge the battery, which gives you a about an hour of constant useage.
Sanders are useful for so many things, i used it to sand down my walls ready for painting in the new year as i had to fill in about 120 holes and needed to sand them level. It worked really well. It is small, easy to hold and surprisingly light and agile.
Comes with a whopping 5 year guarantee on the tool and 2 years on the battery which is very impressive.
Denali do not make replacement discs for this sander so you will need to source your own 5″ discs.
Why 4 and not 5? No case. It needs one. Would happily pay an extra tenner to have a plastic carry case.
Apart from that, its good value.
Excellent quality Denali by SKIL 18 V (20 V Max) Sander Kit, comes with 2.0Ah battery and 2,4 A charger.
Easy to hold and adjust the speed using the variable speed adjuster which provides optimum control with a clean working environment thanks to the dust collector which minimise the sanding dust produced in the workspace.
Easy and quick to replace sandpapers, provides a smooth finish due to the simultaneous spin mechanism.
very satisfied!