BO5030K 5" Random Orbit Sander, with Tool Case

Makita tools have been my preferred tools for ove 40 years. My old sander wore out and died a horrible death after only 35 years (!!!) and I had to have a replacement. This is pretty much the same sander - random orbit orbital sander - so it was an easy choice. It performs as well as the sander it replaces, and is a design I've used for decades. I love the quality and design of Makita Tools!

Baught as a gift. Great quality.

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.

I love Makita products. This sander is easy to use, has good power, and it sucks up a good bit of dust in the bag. I’m happy with my purchase.

Bought this for my husband he loves it because it's very durable and the battery life is great

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

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.

Classic easy to use sander. Trustworthy brand. Not the most quiet but it’s a tool so to be expected.