Makita BO5030K Random Orbit Sander: Power and Precision for Flawless Sanding Review

Nice little grinder with lots of power. I usually use air grinders at work, but I wanted something for the house. Tired of the extra step of running the compressor and listening in the garage. This grinder is powerful and uses the same attachments I'm familiar with. There's also a small dust bag, but don't expect it to catch everything. Switched to Makita cordless after burning down a few other brands that couldn't handle everyday use. While not cordless it seems to be of the same quality as my

Minimal packaging makes it easy to open, the plastic sleeve only has a cardboard sleeve, simply tear off, press the two buttons on the side of the sleeve and the sleeve is open. There is an instruction manual, but it's an on/off machine so not much to learn. They talk about removing the adhesive backing from the disc but most discs do NOT need to be removed, you just place them on the grinder making sure they are securely attached. The dust bag really works, I sanded on a flat surface. Cross…

What can I say other than it's a Makita. 5 gold stars! (I decided to edit my original review after reading others having problems with the grinder) 1) Let the grinder do the work! The reason Velcro fails is because it is being pressed hard, which heats the hooks enough to fold and deform them. Happens with EVERY hook grinder if you press too hard for too long! 2) Tapping 90% of the time either does the above or lowers the grinder to the left. The mill rotates clockwise (r). Gradually lower it…