Makita BO5041 3-Amp 4000-12000 OPM D-Handle Random Orbit Sander, 5-Inch

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Makita BO5041 3-Amp 4000-12000 OPM D-Handle Random Orbit Sander, 5-Inch

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Pros

The orbital sander sands well, and that's the most important feature. It works well and for a sander, isn't all that loud. The ease of sanding pad removal and replacement is faster than a nascar crew.

It's quieter, lighter and leaves no streaking the way my old makita (from the 80's) does. The variable speed adjustment is simple and smooth. My only complaint is, the adjustable speed dial is inconsistent.

Cons

Dust collection is abysmal compared to my old sander. The port on the sander is very small which i assume restricts airflow. After only 6-7 hours of sanding started to throw the sandpaper pads off. The makita hose is hit or miss for connecting to this... Read More

It's entirely possible that the one i got is a fluke that has some kind of flaw. The pad's hooks are fairly weak and have compressed badly over time.

This unit on the highest speed, 5, is pretty weak. It vibrates and oscillates much more than it orbits. It does that most of the time now, rendering it annoying and possibly dangerous.

Would not recommend gambling on this product. Very disappointed. Luckily it is only 2 weeks after i bought it so i definitely sending it back. Would not buy it again.

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Quality

Good tool, all it has to do now is be durable.

Feels solid and an excellent orbital sander.

I could not have done my project without the makita 5”variable speed sander, tongbay 100pcs 5” sanding discs, autolock 5" buffi... Read More

My old one finally quit working right after about 10 years of use.

Price

Worked like a dream compared to my inexpensive one.

I'm sure the festool units are amazing, but for roughly an eighth of the price this little sander is a beast.

I’ve bought cheaper sanders in the past.

Competitiveness

The noise, control and vibration are much better on these than the other manufacturers sanders (and i have them all).

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This product had a total of 3,173 reviews as of our last analysis date on Nov 7 2024.