Makita BO5041K Random Orbit Sander 5 Inch
- Power Source: Corded Electric
- Battery Description: Corded Electric
- Grit Number: 120
- Manufacturer Warranty Description: 1 year
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ASIN: B003M5IWM8Model: BO5041KCategory: Random-Orbit Sanders
Overview
The Makita BO5041K is a corded 5 inch random orbit sander with a 3.0 amp motor, a 4,000 to 12,000 OPM variable speed dial and an adjustable front handle, built for woodworkers and finish carpenters doing repeated sanding work.
One user ran it at top speed for six straight hours removing polyurethane from a dozen tables and cabinets with no issues, which says more about the motor than any spec sheet.
- Variable speed dial spans 4,000 to 12,000 OPM
- 3.0 amp motor with sealed ball bearings
- Adjustable front handle for grip control
- Comes with a hard storage case
Who it's for
Woodworkers, finish carpenters and refinishers who want a corded sander for hours of continuous use. Not the pick for anyone who wants cordless mobility, which is what Makita's XOB01Z is for instead.
Pros and cons
- Low vibration reported even at max speed
- Auxiliary handle helps control pressure on tough jobs
- Held up through a multi-hour stripping job per one reviewer
- Variable speed covers both finish work and heavy stripping
- Dust port size didn't match one reviewer's generic shop-vac adapter
- Goes through brushes faster than Makita's non-variable 5030 per one long-time user
- Corded, so it's tethered to a power outlet
Specifications
| Brand | Makita |
|---|---|
| Model | BO5041K |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 3.1 pounds |
| Disc Diameter | 5 inches |
| Item Dimensions L X W X H | 12 × 12 × 12 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Amperage Capacity | 3 amps |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 12000 rpm |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Battery Description | Corded Electric |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Case |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Grit Number | 120 |
| Grit Type | Medium |
| Item Type Name | Makita |
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Frequently asked questions
What speed range does the Makita BO5041K sander offer?
The variable speed dial runs from 4,000 to 12,000 OPM, so one setting suits delicate finish sanding and another suits stripping old coatings.
Is the Makita BO5041K corded or cordless?
It's a corded 5 inch random orbit sander (Makita's cordless XOB01Z is the battery-powered alternative).