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Makita BO5041K 5 Inch Random Orbit Sander Kit
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.6
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
290
Old Reviews
176
Unverified
22
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FINGERPRINT
5 meters
SIZE
Review Analysis - 92 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Comfort
19vibration, hand, comfortable to use, sanding, trigger lock
+89%
-11%
" ... Very comfortable to use for extended time one or two handed and easy to control due to design of main handle + adjustable secondary handle. ... "
" ... And it sands about twice as fast as any palm sander I ever used. ... "
" ... Allows two hands for pressure for a quicker desired finish. ... "
" ... The pistol grip trigger is comfortable and easy to lock in the trigger lock. ... "
" ... Comfortable to use, the power on lock is great for when the sander needs to run a considerable time when achieving a finish ready smoothness to panel wood. ... "
" ... This sander weighs about the same, height is comparable, but seems to have smoother operation, i.e less vibration on hand. ... "
" ... Sander is very comfortable to use. ... "
" ... The front handle and the trigger lock made things very comfortable for me. ... "
Cleaning
17dust collection, sanding, sander, vacuum, shop
+82%
-18%
" ... Moves plenty of wood even with fine grit. ... This unit will fill the bag with dust after an hour or so (which means its working well). ... "
" ... Motor is strong and the dust container is easy to clean. ... "
" ... the orbital sander is aggressive and easily removes marks from milled wood and old stain and varnish, yet also handles fine sanding ... and the dust bag picks up 85-90%. ... "
" ... and bag is great for dust collection! ... "
" ... Light weight, well designed for balance and good, clean orbital sanding with no machine marks. ... "
" ... Anyone using tools that generate dust on a regular basis will understand how much of a nuisance free flying dust can be. ... Whether in a customers home or your own shop, having the option to hook up EASILY to a shopvac or dust extractor is a must. ... "
" ... Dust collection into the bag was very good. ... "
" ... Dust collection is really effective ... "
Build Quality
11trigger lock, sandpaper, sanders, sander, sand
+82%
-18%
" ... Feels solid, good cable length, not dangerous to the touch. ... "
" ... Love this thing, makes me want to sand everything made of wood that I own. ... "
" ... The pistol grip trigger is comfortable and easy to lock in the trigger lock. ... "
" ... There are cheaper sanders, and there are undoubtedly better sanders, but I've found the BO5041 to be a solid performer that hits the sweet spot on the price/performance curve. ... "
" ... Great tool for all the resurfacing / rust removing applications I have applied it to. ... "
" ... The front handle and the trigger lock made things very comfortable for me. ... The hard case is nice to keep the tool from being damaged. ... "
" ... Front handle - Makes it easier get a grip and sand evenly. ... "
" ... Compared to other sanders this makita won't hurt your hands after sanding for an hour, the case while plastic is pretty solid and well designed, the dust collection works surprisingly well. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 5 meters
Connectivity
Fingerprint: Yes
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