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#3 in SandersBest Value

Makita BO5041

Name: Makita BO5041
Brand: Makita
Rating: 9 (1 reviews)

Makita

$69.00 – $89.00

5-inch random orbital sander with a 3-amp motor, variable speed control, and a pad brake that stops the pad when lifted from the surface. The pad brake prevents swirl marks at the start and end of sanding, making it ideal for finish work.

9.0

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #3 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

9.1

User Sentiment

9.1

Value Score

8.7

Complaint Risk

9.2

Freshness

8.6

Community

8.3

Availability

9.3

Pros

Pad brake prevents swirl marks
Variable speed control
Excellent dust collection port

Cons

Corded only
Heavier than some competitors

Don't buy this if…

Let the pad reach full speed before contacting the surface, and lift the sander before releasing the trigger to prevent gouging.

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