Makita BO5030K 5" Random Orbit Sander, with Tool Case

This is a great sander. Absolutely no complaints, works great, easy to use and it's comfortable to use. I'd recommend it to anyone.

These sanders are very comfortable to use they fit your hand well and they are very smooth operating. We have 3 in are woodshop and would not use anything else.

I wore my last one out after nearly two years if continuous usage. I replaced it with another one. Buy a couple of replacement discs too. They will come in handy.This has all the power you need and can handle 40 grit and higher easily and smoothly.

So far so good. Only used it once so far but it is certainly very quiet and gets the job done

The media could not be loaded. Excellent device. Powerful and the dust collection is very good. See removal of old marine-based poly and stain from a teak table. Just 1 minor thing that prevents 5 star rating: The case is decent quality, but it has a lot of pinch points. So when closing it, watch your finger tips.

I'm very happy with this purchase. I had a "mouse" style electric sander and needed this one for other types of jobs.I'm using it for finishing electric guitar bodies.I chose the Makita BO5030K 5" Random Orbit Sander because of it's simplicity, price, and the reputation of the brand. It didn't disappoint.I'm also a hobbyist, so I didn't want to spend more than $80 if possible.I started using it out of the box (ordered the discs separately) with great results so far.Not sure how to rate it in terms of loudness, as I would have to compare with other similar items and this is the first and only random orbit sander I've used.I can say I find it ergonomic although when using it continuously for more than 5 minutes in certain angles, the arm may get tired and it doesn't seem designed to switching hands without turning it off first. If it had a second handle or way to grab it, then it would be possible.

This is a great little sander. I use for finish sanding for hobby woodworking projects. It is relatively lightweight and produces very little vibration, so you can sand without fatigue. It has a lot of power - I've used it on cherry, hard maple, and walnut so far. The dust collection works well provided you line up the holes in the sanding disk with the pad. It is not abnormally noisy, but you should wear ear protection. I recommend it!

I still have there palm sander and it's at least 10 to 15 years old. So I'm sticking with them. I bought a sawzall from this company and I literally trimmed up a overgrown chestnut 🌰 tree 🌳 with it. With a 8" pruning blade. I sold a few years back. The palm sander still works and this orbital will be with me till I go or it goes. Great product.