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Makita BO5041 3 Amp 4000 12000 OPM D Handle Random Orbit Sander 5 Inch
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.9
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
522
Old Reviews
326
Unverified
41
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Review Analysis - 155 recent, verified reviews
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Comfort
32comfortable to use, vibration, sanding, sanders, periods of time
+91%
-9%
" ... Very comfortable to use for extended time one or two handed and easy to control due to design of main handle + adjustable secondary handle. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... And it sands about twice as fast as any palm sander I ever used. ... "
" ... Allows two hands for pressure for a quicker desired finish. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
Cleaning
30dust collection, sanding, sander, grit, vacuum
+80%
-20%
" ... 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). ... "
" ... 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%. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Light weight, well designed for balance and good, clean orbital sanding with no machine marks. ... "
Build Quality
17sanders, sander, trigger lock, front handle, sanding
+82%
-18%
" ... Feels solid, good cable length, not dangerous to the touch. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
Fit
16makita, vibration, sanding, sanders, remained
+88%
-13%
" ... The case is very sturdy. ... "
" ... The case is very sturdy. ... "
" ... I've put in over 30 hours and completed two projects so far with this Makita and I love everything about it -- the case fits perfectly ... "
" ... I've put in over 30 hours and completed two projects so far with this Makita and I love everything about it -- the case fits perfectly ... "
" ... I like how it all fits in the case. ... "
" ... I like how it all fits in the case. ... "
" ... The paper remained affixed to the sander perfectly. ... "
" ... The paper remained affixed to the sander perfectly. ... "
Product Reliability
13sander, years ago, wish i would, sander worked, lasting
+100%
" ... The Makita removed the rust with no problems. ... "
" ... The Makita removed the rust with no problems. ... "
" ... Makita makes some great, long lasting, products! ... "
" ... Makita makes some great, long lasting, products! ... "
" ... Worked well and seems to be of good quality. ... "
" ... Worked well and seems to be of good quality. ... "
" ... This Makita sander worked perfectly. ... "
" ... This Makita sander worked perfectly. ... "
Ease of Use
11sander, handle, easy to control, easier, discs
+91%
-9%
" ... Just what I was looking for, a smaller very easy to hold and use. ... "
" ... Very comfortable to use for extended time one or two handed and easy to control due to design of main handle + adjustable secondary handle. ... "
" ... Very comfortable to use for extended time one or two handed and easy to control due to design of main handle + adjustable secondary handle. ... "
" ... Extra knob is removeable and i chose not to install it. ... "
" ... works well, easy to use ... "
" ... It makes sanding so easy. ... "
" ... The sanding discs are easy to apply and I really enjoy using this sander. ... "
" ... The sanding discs are easy to apply and I really enjoy using this sander. ... "
Overall performance
11vibration, speed, settled, sander, max speed
+100%
" ... Speed adjustability is nice. ... "
" ... Low vibration at max speed. ... "
" ... Low vibration at max speed. ... "
" ... It did the job quickly. ... "
" ... It did the job quickly. ... "
" ... As a woman I find it easy to use and it does a very good job. ... "
" ... As a woman I find it easy to use and it does a very good job. ... "
" ... By far the most powerful 5" orbital I have ever used, it is almost impossible to bog this beast down. ... "
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Specifications
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Size: 5 meters
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