Makita BO5030 Review

The Makita BO5030 Random Orbit Sander is a well built tool which achieves a smooth finish. It's an electric tool which comes equipped with a 300W motor that attains a maximum speed of 12000 orbits per minute. The tool takes hook and loop style sandpaper for effective operation and ease of installation. The sander has an ergonomic design which is comfortable and allows you to grip it securely.

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The Makita BO5030 Random Orbit Sander is effective at dust collection. It has an in-built system which ejects dust into the included cloth bag. Alternatively, the tool can be connected to Makita's vacuum cleaner for immediate dust extraction. The sander comes with both an abrasive disc and a dust bag. Its safety features include double insulation and a well designed pad brake.

About Makita

Makita are a brand of hand, power and garden tools. Their product range is extensive and includes angle grinders, polishers, heat guns, dust extraction systems, impact wrenches, staplers, nailers, air compressors, scrapers, multi-tools, circular saws, jigsaws, rotary hammers, and more. Makita have a reputation for well designed, high quality and durable products.

Specification

We now look at the features:

• Performance - The Makita BO5030 Random Orbit Sander has a powerful 300W motor which delivers a speed of up to 12000 orbits per minute and a constant speed under load, ensuring rapid and smooth sanding. It has a 123mm pad size and a 125mm disc size. Hook and loop style abrasive paper is ideal for a smooth finish and for fast sandpaper installation.
• Design - The sander has an ergonomic contoured grip which has a non-skid elastomer covered surface. The tool therefore fits neatly in palms of hands and provides a high level of comfort and control.
• Dust Collection - The sander has an in-built dust collection system. Dust can either be collected in the included cloth dust bag, or it can be directly plugged into Makita's vacuum cleaner (which doesn't require an adaptor). A rubber cover protects the switch from dust contamination.
• Switch - The Makita BO5030 Random Orbit Sander has an easy to access on/off switch which can be flipped with one hand.
• Safety - The sander's safety features include double insulation and a pad brake which quickly stops the motor once the power switch has been turned off.
• Accessories - A dust bag and an abrasive disc are included with the tool.

Summary

Overall, the Makita BO5030 Random Orbit Sander is a high performance tool which creates a smooth finish thanks to its powerful 300W motor and well thought out design. We particularly like its high maximum speed of 12000 orbits per minute, as well as its ergonomic grip which is comfortable and gives you plenty of control. We also like its easy access on/off switch and the fact that you can either use its dust bag or connect it up to Makita's vacuum cleaner. We rate the Makita BO5030 Random Orbit Sander 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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