Published 21 October 2025
DCW220NT 18V Belt Sander
The Why!
I had a mains powered Titan Belt Sander, it was absolutely fine but I was getting fed up of the cable snagging all the time and it wasn't always convenient to plug in at a customers property, especially when working outside.
I went for DeWalt as I already have other kit from DeWalt and means I can share batteries and it's a brand, on the whole, I have no issues with.
So what's in the box?
This is what they call the 'Naked' edition, which basically means no batteries. Which was fine with me as I have plenty of batteries.
In the T-Stak Case there is;
- The DCW220NT Belt Sander
- Dust Bag
- Starter sand belts
The base of the box has a moulded section to hold the sander in place. I found this inconvenient as it took up quite a bit of space and made it difficult to keep spare belts in with it, so I took it out.
Using it
First Impressions
I was quite surprised. I took it out of the box and even without a battery in it felt solid, not heavy, but gave you the impression it would be robust and survive some hard use.
Day to day use
I have had this for over a year now and would not replace it with anything else. I personally believe it is as effective as my old electric one and far more convenient.
Whether you're sanding a worktop or just adjusting a sticky door I find it does the job.
Dust Extraction
The extractor connector can rotate which is useful depending on how close you are working to a wall etc.
It also comes with a dust collector bag which can be useful for smaller jobs but can get in the way. I tend to use my Henry Hoover with the DeWalt DWV9000-XJ Universal Adapter attached. I just cut off the end of the Henry hose and this threaded stright on.
Conclusion
- Its good, solid and robust
- I love it, it does what I need it to do and packs quite a bit of power for a cordless belt sander
- I have had no issues
- Recommend you treat yourself to the universal adaptor if using it for longer periods of time
Additional Information
- 802W Motor
- 75 x 533mm Sanding Belts
- 3 dB(a)
- Weighs 3kg
- Variable Speed
Information taken from DeWalt EU website
Link to YouTube Video
Link to Product Details on Amazon
