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HomeHOME IMPROVEMENTHome ImprovementPower & Hand ToolsMakitaMakita BO5012K 2 Amp 5-Inch Variable Speed Random Orbit Sander with Cloth Dust Bag |
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31 of 31 found the following review helpful:
Excellent Orbital Sep 11, 2005
By paintedfurniture.com
"paintedfurniture.com"
The Makita BO5012K 5" Variable Speed Random Orbit Sander
is worth the extra five to ten dollars (price comparison to most competitors in the 5" orbital range) for two simple reasons. First is the minimal vibration. If you have used a palm orbital for an extended period of time you know the vibration can make you hand numb. Over time the numbness leads to nerve damage. The Makita BO5012K has a minimal amount of vibration compared to the Porter Cable and Dewalt orbitals. Secondly is the dust collection on the sander. Whether using hook and loop discs or sticky disks the Makita BO5012K traps a majority of the fine dust which makes for happy lungs. Also, in my furniture production shop I find the variable speed option very useful when training new people. It allows the user to get comfortable using the sander and the slower speed keeps them from removing too much material. Buy one and try it out, it is the only way to know.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Wow Jan 21, 2006
By S. Smith
"Moose On The Loose"
Just got the sander and proceeded directly to the garage for my woodworking project on hold for sanding. This sander is everything advertised and more. The range of speed control is excellent. I didn't expect much of the dust collection, but I was in for a surprise; hardly anything to clean up at all!
I love Porter Cable and was looking at them again until I found out that other people were having the same issue as I had with my defunct 1/4 sheet sander - bearing failure. Makita hasn't let me down in the past, in spite of much abuse, and I'm sure it won't here.
Feels good, quiet, and smooth. My first hook and loop sander - love it! A+
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Excellent Sander Nov 21, 2006
By SoCalJoe Ordered it from Amazon on Nov. 15 and it arrived promptly on Nov. 20 in a nice box with the item in excellent condition! I've owned the Makita BO5010 (non-variable) for several years and I love it. The fit and finish on the BO5012 is just as nice and it feels much lighter and better balanced than my new variable Porter Cable (which I'm going to sell to a friend ASAP). I was undecided between this unit and the highly rated Bosch variable, but after lifting the Bosch up, I felt it was also too bulky for me. Overal an excellent choice for me, sands extremely smooth and picks up most of the dust without the vacuum attached.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Makita Variable sander Feb 24, 2006
By C. Howard Strike this product has given excellent performance & everything operates as advertised, love the product.
Howard Strike
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Control Oct 27, 2007
By P. Plumb I build cabinets and do high-end trim work. For my business, control and true random scratch pattern are the most important attributes - much of what I do is feathering-type work. I had not used the Makita but I purchased it based on a review I saw that rated it highly in the categories that are important to me.
I had used Porter-Cable five hole sanders for many years. When one recently went down, I took the opportunity to try the Makita. There is no contest when it comes to control - the Porter-Cable wins hands down. By comparison the Makita is like having a gyro in your hand and it's a good deal better than others I have used. The Makita seems more efficient than the Porter-Cable so I think I'll get use out of it on broad expanse flat work but I've ordered parts for the down Porter-Cable and will be returning it to action soon.
When it comes to scratch pattern, the only true test is whether scratches show up when wood is stained. I assume the Makita will do well but I have no feedback at this time. I have never had a problem with the Porter-Cables.
The Makita is a good tool - just not as good for most of MY applications.
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