BLACK+DECKER 2.0 Amp 5 in. Random Orbit Sander (BDERO100, corded)

By BLACK+DECKER · Orbital Sanders · Power Tools

  • 5 in. random orbit sander, 120 V corded
  • 2.0 Amp motor, 12,000 OPM
  • Weight: 3.2 lb
  • Includes dust bag and one sandpaper sheet

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~$35.99 (approx.)
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Summary

A 3.2 lb corded random orbit sander for DIY and furniture jobs, built around a 2.0 A motor that spins a 5-inch pad at 12,000 OPM. Check your workload before you buy: at 2.0 A it sits below the 2.5-7 amps corded orbit sanders typically draw, and owners report slow going on jobs like refinishing a hardwood table.

Strengths

  • Very light at 3.2 lb, so it runs all day in one hand without tiring you out.
  • Standard 5-inch 8-hole hook-and-loop discs mean no proprietary consumables to order.
  • Bob Vila’s testers found a smooth finish on rough stock, open grain for stain and drywall repair.
  • Dust collection is decent for the price: a sealed switch and a large, easy-to-empty dust bag.
  • The 2-year limited warranty is generous for a budget sander, and parts are listed through ServiceNet.
  • Owners report it handling furniture, doors and minor drywall repair, one using it 3+ years on furniture and a garage door.

Weaknesses

  • 2.0 A is underpowered for heavy-duty work; a Reddit owner reports refinishing a cherry table taking much longer than expected.
  • Dust collection is the weak point: the cloth canister clogs, frays and leaks dust past the intake and exhaust.
  • The grip is not comfortable for long sessions, and one r/woodworking owner reports hand tingling, pain then numbness after a few minutes.
  • It is louder than it needs to be, and there is no variable speed to throttle it down.
  • The 6-foot cord is short, and an extension cord drops OPM and makes results inconsistent.
  • Isolated owners report a unit that died and started to hum, a pad wearing out within months, and a pad that spins instead of orbiting.

Verified specifications

ModelBDERO100, the 5-inch corded random orbit sander — not the newer BDERO600 or the cordless BDCRO20C.
PowerUS 120 V, corded.
Motor2.0 A brushed.
Speed12,000 OPM, single speed with no electronic speed control.
Pad5 in. (127 mm), hook-and-loop, 8-hole dust extraction pattern.
Dust collectioncloth canister included; dust-sealed switch.
Weight3.2 lb.
Dimensions6.0 in H x 7.2 in L x 5.3 in W.
Cord6 feet long.
In the boxsander, 1 sanding sheet, 1 dust bag.
Warranty2-year limited, home use; proof of purchase may be required.
Replaceable partshook-and-loop pad and white pad brake disk, fitted at a service center.
Manualcatalog #90609745 REV01, dated May 2014, 25 pages.
Full research notes and sources

Power and speed

The 12,000 OPM figure is a no-load orbit speed; nobody has published a material-removal rate or finish measurement under load, so treat it as a class-typical number rather than a performance promise. Single speed means no control when the work gets delicate. Pro Tool Reviews notes that corded random orbit sanders typically draw 2.5-7 amps, and this motor’s 2.0 A sits below that range; HelpAtMyHome calls it underpowered and slow next to 5 A competitors. On r/Tools, an owner refinishing a cherry kitchen table says it is taking a lot longer to sand than expected. For furniture touch-ups, doors and drywall patches it keeps up; for flattening a tabletop it will test your patience.

Vibration, grip and noise

WoodworkNation says the grip is not comfortable at all and pushes you toward a side grip that feels out of control. HelpAtMyHome says the vibrations bother you eventually. One r/woodworking owner reports tingling, pain and then numbness after a few minutes of sanding, and worries about carpal tunnel — a single report, not a measured failure rate, but enough to plan breaks. Noise draws a “louder than it needs to be” verdict. The 6-foot cord adds to the strain: you will want an extension cord on any big job, and WoodworkNation warns that an extension cord reduces OPM and can make results inconsistent.

Dust collection, repairs and running costs

The cloth canister is the tool’s weakest subsystem. HelpAtMyHome calls it flimsy, says it clogs, and reports the polyester sack breaking down and fraying with use. WoodworkNation finds dust creeping in through the intake and exhaust despite the sealed switch, needing a blow-out every other use. The manual carries a sharper warning: dust from coatings like polyurethane and linseed oil can self-ignite in the bag, so empty it often. Running costs stay low — standard 5-inch 8-hole hook-and-loop discs, no proprietary lock-in, and the occasional dust canister. Long-term, WoodworkNation flags plastic bushings that may wear with extensive use and HappyTechFam flags plastic construction prone to wear and tear. The hook-and-loop pad and brake disk are replaceable, but the manual routes that through a service center. BLACK+DECKER’s ServiceNet portal lists BDERO100 parts diagrams and replacement parts in Canada, and US service runs through 1-800-544-6986. The 2-year limited home-use warranty suits a weekend tool like this; keep the receipt.

Is it worth it?

At its usual street price the math is simple. October 2026 snapshots: Walmart US lists it at $52.99, Walmart Canada at $39.98 CAD, Home Depot at $64.00. At $45 or less the trade-offs — no lab test data, dust-bag wear, plastic parts — are easy to accept. From $46-55 it stays sensible for occasional use, though the in-brand BDERO600 (2.4 A, 14,000 RPM) offers more power at a modest premium, and Pro Tool Reviews prefers the Skil SR211601 ($37.99, 2.8 A, variable speed) for DIYers. Between $56-70 it is fair; above $70 the light weight and simplicity no longer carry the price. HelpAtMyHome saw a $30 street price back in 2021 — at that price, grab it.

Which model this is

This page covers the BDERO100, catalog number for the 5-inch corded 2.0 A orbit sander, GTIN 00885911361200. Do not confuse it with the BDERO600 (2.4 A, 14,000 RPM) or the cordless BDCRO20C — different tools. The Amazon listing for this sander is ASIN B00MLSS1SW. BLACK+DECKER’s own page lists 3.2 lb and 6.0 x 7.2 x 5.3 in, while Acme Tools lists 3.16 lb and 6 x 7 in — rounding and packaging differences, not a different sander.

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