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title: "Makita BO5041 5\" Random Orbit Sander, Variable Speed"
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# 3.0 AMP motor power Variable speed 4,000-12,000 OPM Adjustable front handle Makita BO5041 5" Random Orbit Sander, Variable Speed

**Brand:** makita
**Price:** ₪734
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎯 Sand Smarter, Finish Flawlessly – Own the Craft with Makita BO5041!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Makita BO5041 5" Random Orbit Sander, Variable Speed by makita
- **How much does it cost?** ₪734 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- makita enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted makita brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Ergonomic Mastery:** Rubberized palm grip and adjustable front handle reduce fatigue and boost control in tight spots.
- • **Continuous Comfort:** Large two-finger trigger with lock-on button for effortless, all-day sanding sessions.
- • **Dust-Free Workspace:** Efficient through-the-pad dust collection system keeps your environment clean and your focus sharp.
- • **Custom Speed Control:** Variable speed dial (4,000-12,000 OPM) lets you tailor sanding speed to every project.
- • **Power Meets Precision:** 3.0 AMP motor delivers smooth, fast sanding with professional-grade performance.

## Overview

The Makita BO5041 5" Random Orbit Sander combines a powerful 3.0 AMP motor with variable speed control (4,000-12,000 OPM) for versatile, swirl-free sanding. Designed for professionals, it features ergonomic rubberized grips, an adjustable front handle for hard-to-reach areas, and a high-capacity dust collection system. This tool ensures comfort, precision, and a cleaner workspace, making it a must-have for woodworkers and contractors aiming for flawless finishes.

## Description

Makita's 5-Inch Random Orbit Sander with variable speed (model BO5041) combines power, speed and performance with improved grip and control, including an innovative adjustable front handle. It is ideal for woodworkers, finish carpenters and general contractors. The BO5041 features a Makita-built 3 AMP motor with over-sized sealed ball bearing construction for longer tool life. The variable speed control dial (4,000 - 12,000 OPM) allows the user to match the sanding speed to the material, with a large two-finger trigger switch with conveniently located lock-on button for continuous use and increased operator comfort. The large 1/8-inch random orbit action delivers fast and smooth sanding and a swirl-free finish, with a pad control system for controlled pad speed upon start-up. Additional comfort and ease-of-use features include a new adjustable front handle to allow for sanding in corners and confined areas, as well as ergonomic rubberized handles for improved operator comfort and control. The BO5041 uses quick-change five-inch eight-hole hook-and-loop abrasive disc, and has an efficient through-the-pad dust collection system that helps provide a cleaner work environment. The high capacity dust collection system with built-in vacuum port adapter is engineered for improved dust collection. The rubberized palm grip and top handle fit like a glove with even pressure and easy control.

Review: Great professional tool - This is a really great sander, sensitive and powerful and most importantly for me- has a great design and ergonomics. This is very important if you're a professional carpenter or woodworker (or artist) and sometimes have to sand all day long for several days. I have another palm sander that's lacking in that respect, and I get cramps and aches when I use it a lot. So I got this one in addition, despite the other one being battery operated and this one, not. Actually, the battery just adds weight anyway and i prefer to avoid that. But, some hard to reach places (if you're sanding a structural piece rather than a free piece of material) are easier to sand with a battery tool so its good to have both. Another thing that makes a difference in acceaive use is the several rubber pads in key locations like the palm grip and both handles, those pads absorb some of the vibrations and prevent them from transferring into your bones and muscles. Also, unlike battery sanders you can plug this one into an auto vacuum like a Festool, which turns on when you turn on the tool. I especially like the ball handle which can be rotated easily, so as long as your workpiece is clamped down or otherwise secured to a structure, you can hold the sander with two hands, one by the long handle and one by the ball handle (adjusted depending on your sanding angle), this gives you excellent control over your sanding and makes a big difference in needing less effort versus holding the sander with one hand. (Which you can still do with this one if you feel like it, or in a setting in which you have to hold the workpiece with one hand). The dust collector is great too and doesn't constantly fall off like other sanders. Also, great value for a reasonable price.
Review: Wish I got this years ago - Some background: been doing woodworking for decades and in early days, RO sanders were air driven typically originating from the auto body shop suppliers. In late 80s-early 90s, Porter Cable came out with an electric version so when I closed the woodshop and no longer had a big compressor, I got the P-C. Works fine and its still running like new today - very heavy and powerful, but the angle grinder style is not very ergonomic even with the side handle, and dust collection was an afterthought that they added later via a plastic shroud accessory. Finally in a new house and setting up a dedicated workshop, I decided its time to upgrade and take some pressure off my wrists and elbows. I did some research and was about to try a chinese import model that appears to be a 3m clone that has been getting good reviews - mostly - but its new and so has few independent comparisons. After some discussions with other woodworkers who are mostly in business so tend to recommend high end types, I finally got some feedback from guys like me who can't justify the high end cost - they mostly suggested a variety of Bosch but I heard from some suggesting the Makita was far more bang for the buck. So did some more research and really found very little negative about the Makita. When I saw the price drop into the $80s I jumped on it. I love this sander and wish I had considered a more ergonomic style long ago. I've also found the quality of the sanding is far superior to the old P-C. This sander is truly swirl free - its an even better finishing sander than the old dynabrade pneumatic I had back in the day. I am absolutely thrilled. I have not yet begun any hardwood furniture projects, waiting for warmer weather, but the odd pine and plywood shelving and misc I've worked on so far have come out great. Since my personal usage has been limited to the old pneumatic or old P-C, I cannot compare, but for the price, maybe 2x the price, I'm not sure there is any that will do better. Note: I also found I was able to take a scrap piece of PVC pipe (3/4" I think), heat one end to fit over the dust port and heat the other end to fit the 1" vac hose from my old P-C sander so I can't comment on the dust bag. The vac attachment is working great - see photo.

## Features

- Smoother and faster sanding with 3.0 AMP motor
- Variable speed control dial (4,000-12,000 OPM) enables user to match the sanding speed to the application
- Ergonomic rubberized palm grip and handle for improved operator comfort and control
- Adjustable front handle allows for sanding in corners and confined areas
- Large two-finger trigger switch with conveniently located lock-on button for continuous use and increased operator comfort
- Smooth and fast sanding with 3.0 AMP motor
- Uses quick-change 5" (8-hole) hook-and-loop abrasive paper

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| AC Adapter Current | 4.8 Amps |
| ASIN | B0076I69H2 |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #61,316 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #51 in Power Random Orbit Sanders |
| Brand | Makita |
| Certification | certified frustration-free |
| Color | Factory |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,777) |
| Date First Available | August 7, 2012 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00088381607315 |
| Grit Number | 120 |
| Grit Type | Medium |
| Included Components | Manufactuered Brand Product |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 3.08 pounds |
| Item model number | BO5041 |
| Manufacturer | Makita |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 12000 RPM |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Part Number | BO5041K |
| Power Source | AC adapter |
| Product Dimensions | 10.8"L x 4.8"W x 6"H |
| Size | One Size |
| Style | Tool Only |
| UPC | 088381607315 |
| Voltage | 110 Volts |
| Warranty Description | 1-year warranty |
| Wattage | 300 watts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Makita
- **Grit Type:** Medium
- **Power Source:** AC adapter
- **Product Dimensions:** 10.8"L x 4.8"W x 6"H
- **Voltage:** 110 Volts

## Images

![Makita BO5041 5" Random Orbit Sander, Variable Speed - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51u6pynjFQL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How is the vibration on this sander, can you barely feel it?**
A: Mine is a very low mileage model. But I can say it is a pleasure to use after having some low cost sanders in the past. I think, even with extended usage, the vibration level is low enough to not cause any stress from using it.

**Q: The first picture shows a plastic type "dust bag," while the other pictures show a cloth type bag.  Which bag is included?  Does it fall off easily?**
A: I bought mine about 6 months ago.  The dust bag is cloth and the attachment does not fall off but could be better designed.  I am on by 5th or 6th sander is about 15 years and all handled dust about the same.  All of my previous sanders broke or stopped working after about a year and the 2 different Rigid models only lasted about 6 months.  This is why I bought this more expensive model.  So far it is working great.

**Q: how easy is it to connect this to a shop-vac?  What is the size/shape of the port on the sander than a shop vac hose would connect to?**
A: Very easy with Ridgid Shop Vacs.  Size and shape is a 7/8" outer diameter circle.  To connect to Ridgid brand shop vacs, simply use a Carlon 3/4 in. PVC conduit box adapter from Home Depot's electrical department - the inner diameter is a direct fit for the sander's dust port and the outer diameter is a direct fit for the nozzle end of the 1-1/4 inch hoses.  The conduit adapter is 50 cents and there is also a Ridgid 3-piece adapter kit for $8.50 to step down to the conduit adapter from the 2-1/2 inch hoses.  No glue, no tape, no hose clamps - just press the adapter in and get to sanding.

**Q: How well does it collect dust when attached to vacuum system? I'm comparing this with Festool sander.**
A: I have four 5 inch and one 6 inch random orbit sanders by makita.  They all do an excellent job of catching the dust made.  I am sure festool is a good product.  But, for the price, you can have two maks that give you excellent collection.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great professional tool
*by G***Y on February 8, 2025*

This is a really great sander, sensitive and powerful and most importantly for me- has a great design and ergonomics. This is very important if you're a professional carpenter or woodworker (or artist) and sometimes have to sand all day long for several days. I have another palm sander that's lacking in that respect, and I get cramps and aches when I use it a lot. So I got this one in addition, despite the other one being battery operated and this one, not. Actually, the battery just adds weight anyway and i prefer to avoid that. But, some hard to reach places (if you're sanding a structural piece rather than a free piece of material) are easier to sand with a battery tool so its good to have both. Another thing that makes a difference in acceaive use is the several rubber pads in key locations like the palm grip and both handles, those pads absorb some of the vibrations and prevent them from transferring into your bones and muscles. Also, unlike battery sanders you can plug this one into an auto vacuum like a Festool, which turns on when you turn on the tool. I especially like the ball handle which can be rotated easily, so as long as your workpiece is clamped down or otherwise secured to a structure, you can hold the sander with two hands, one by the long handle and one by the ball handle (adjusted depending on your sanding angle), this gives you excellent control over your sanding and makes a big difference in needing less effort versus holding the sander with one hand. (Which you can still do with this one if you feel like it, or in a setting in which you have to hold the workpiece with one hand). The dust collector is great too and doesn't constantly fall off like other sanders. Also, great value for a reasonable price.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wish I got this years ago
*by C***5 on January 12, 2025*

Some background: been doing woodworking for decades and in early days, RO sanders were air driven typically originating from the auto body shop suppliers. In late 80s-early 90s, Porter Cable came out with an electric version so when I closed the woodshop and no longer had a big compressor, I got the P-C. Works fine and its still running like new today - very heavy and powerful, but the angle grinder style is not very ergonomic even with the side handle, and dust collection was an afterthought that they added later via a plastic shroud accessory. Finally in a new house and setting up a dedicated workshop, I decided its time to upgrade and take some pressure off my wrists and elbows. I did some research and was about to try a chinese import model that appears to be a 3m clone that has been getting good reviews - mostly - but its new and so has few independent comparisons. After some discussions with other woodworkers who are mostly in business so tend to recommend high end types, I finally got some feedback from guys like me who can't justify the high end cost - they mostly suggested a variety of Bosch but I heard from some suggesting the Makita was far more bang for the buck. So did some more research and really found very little negative about the Makita. When I saw the price drop into the $80s I jumped on it. I love this sander and wish I had considered a more ergonomic style long ago. I've also found the quality of the sanding is far superior to the old P-C. This sander is truly swirl free - its an even better finishing sander than the old dynabrade pneumatic I had back in the day. I am absolutely thrilled. I have not yet begun any hardwood furniture projects, waiting for warmer weather, but the odd pine and plywood shelving and misc I've worked on so far have come out great. Since my personal usage has been limited to the old pneumatic or old P-C, I cannot compare, but for the price, maybe 2x the price, I'm not sure there is any that will do better. Note: I also found I was able to take a scrap piece of PVC pipe (3/4" I think), heat one end to fit over the dust port and heat the other end to fit the 1" vac hose from my old P-C sander so I can't comment on the dust bag. The vac attachment is working great - see photo.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ EXCELLENT sander
*by G***M on September 25, 2018*

I've been using sanders for about 30 yrs and I have used everything from Bosch and Porter Cable to Rigid with some Harbor Freight ones thrown in just out of curiosity. I bought a Makita 1/4 sheet sander back in the 90s and it lasted well with lots of abuse, but for whatever reason, I went on to other brands. I came across this sander on a fluke and saw all the great reviews so I bought it. WOW! It is an incredible sander. The paddle switch is actually really nice to have and it locks so you dont have to grip the switch on long sanding sessions. I didnt think Id like the side handle, but I love it. Great control and comfort. I don't know what makes the Makita different than other brands, but it does work better and I can remove material much faster and the built in dust collection is way better than any other. I liked this so much I went on and bought a 2nd one. I run my HF sander a few minutes and it gets hot. I ran this for about 45 minutes and it wasn't even warm. Excellent built sander.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Makita BO5041 5" Random Orbit Sander, Variable Speed
- 2 Pieces 5 Inch 8 Holes Replacement Sander Pad Hook and Loop Sander Sanding Pad Replacement Compatible with Makita BO5010, BO5030K, BO5031K, BO5041K

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