Makita Random Orbit Sander - Review After 3 Years of Use

[@CasualDIY]

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[@Greggs_Bakes]

hi. was the cheap replacent plate any good?

[@CasualDIY]

@@Greggs_Bakes so far yes had no issues with it. It seems that it holds to similar limits as the original plate

[@Greggs_Bakes]

@@CasualDIY awsome. Thanks :D

[@cherylnicole9578]

Thank you for actually showing the sander being used. I went through the first 4 videos in the search results looking for comparisons, and none of them actually show the sanders being used. How ridiculous is that? Very. So again, thank you for being thorough and actually showing us how it works.

[@CasualDIY]

Glad to hear that my video was some help 😁👍

[@arkas6797]

Very good and thorough presentation. The Achilles heel of these sanders of all companies is the plate. Even in the expensive professional models the problem is severe and replacing a plate in the expensive models "hurts" a lot. There are commercially available deck protectors pre-drilled for many makes and models with very good quality velcro and at a good price, fit them while your deck isn't worn out.

[@kylieb4836]

Thanks for the review. I love my makita sander - the hook and loop system will definitely fail on any sander, usually from applying too much pressure on the sander. By applying pressure, it causes the loops to melt, but if you just let the sander do the work without pressing down on it, the hook and loop pad should last for years !!

[@CasualDIY]

Thank you for watching😀👍

[@Arabeon]

Thanks for the video. Can you share the link for the vac hose connector please.

[@CasualDIY]

This is a very old video. Unfortunately don't have links for those.

[@peternatoli2555]

How did the new cheap pad perform, Thomaz? I bought a cheap pad from China for my Festo sander but it did not correspond appropriately in vital shape and size dimensions. It did not work in with the brake device on the sander and free-wheeled after use. I suppose it free-wheeled on start up too, thus being more of a problem gouging the workpiece. Did your new cheap pad have this problem?

[@CasualDIY]

Hi, no issues and a lot better than the original to be honest.

[@emulateiam]

Hi do you know of a quieter sander? thanks

[@CasualDIY]

Usually the battery operated sanders will be bit quieter. But I would hook a sander in to a shop vac to remove the dust so "loudness" of the sander will not be an issue then 🤣

[@emulateiam]

@@CasualDIY Thanks. I'm thinking of a makita battery powered one. I think it sounds like the right thing. I'm going to be outside and don't want to have noise complaints, but I also don't have to worry as much about vacuuming as long as I wear a mask

[@Ludwis77]

Tank You for rewiew. My quesion is how that sender move/sanding on "1" speed - I wont to buy it for inter-operational grinding ( only for quick wipig vanished, oiling wood)

[@CasualDIY]

It works fine just slow

[@robhtp3817]

Any good for removing rust?

[@CasualDIY]

Hmm I did use it few times to remove rest but I think the pad may ware off quickly

[@harpo187bling]

Dont you do that diy velcro thingy anymore?

[@CasualDIY]

Got that on all the time it works great and is super cheap

[@peternatoli2555]

Hi thomaz What brand is the pad? Peter

[@CasualDIY]

Hi, I think I left a link to it in the description of this video 👍

[@looeehg2490]

How did the new pad work out ?

[@CasualDIY]

The cheaper replacement works great, maybe a bit better than the original actually.

[@looeehg2490]

@@CasualDIY good to know, thanks for the reply

[@drouleau]

Just got one of these today, and used it for 3+ hours.....I love it. Great ergonomics, lightweight, easy to control, not too noisy in the middle settings and didn't really fatigue me using for that long.

[@CasualDIY]

Yes its a nice solid sander

[@wilmarcanapi5812]

Is it good in using car painting sanding and polishing?

[@CasualDIY]

Never used it for that so can't comment

[@junetismail5538]

can this be used for keying doors, door trim and skirting boards before painting

[@CasualDIY]

Can't see why not. But for detail work you would need something else

[@Kat00000]

Thanks for the video, do you have any recommendations on how to keep the bag from falling off?

[@utopian666]

Duct tape

[@CasualDIY]

As Chris said 👍😁

[@biggusbestus551]

I installed a glue on pad on mine. The paper which is common in body shops can be purchased in bulk. As for hook and loop my Festool sander is on it's second pad due to age, but the hook and loop was never a problem. You expect that Festool to be better as most German products are. Yes they are expensive !

[@harrybrooks7750]

Great video! I've done no power sanding the past couple of years vowing to get my planing and scraping technique better instead, but every now and then I get tempted! Keep up the good work 👍

[@CasualDIY]

Thank you. I can hardly cope with power tool sanding not even thinking of anything else 😂😉

[@SmartBoatWorks]

Thanks for the video. It would be great if you would tell us the exact size of the adaptor for the vac shop so we would save our time…

[@CasualDIY]

The adapter I have is 22mm to 35mm

[@hugovilleda8119]

Hello how are you, I would like an advice on which brand of sandpaper for an orbital rotary sander you recommend

[@CasualDIY]

Hehe the cheapest I can get lol

[@mikewickham1767]

I’m a Makita fan. I got a Makita LXT battery palm sander, as all my tools are battery powered. I used the palm sander for the first time and the Makita discs flew off strange away. The place I got it from replaced the discs as they had faulty loops. But on inspection the hooks on the sander aren’t that great either. I can see why you have had so many bases. Hopefully the aftermarket brand will be better. Great vid as usual.

[@CasualDIY]

Thanks, yes I'm surprised as well. Got a heavy hand but it's not like extreme or something. So not sure why that happens

[@goodcitizen477]

I've had the same or very similar machine for a few years now. Not had the issue with the hook and loop as described near the end of the video, but I do find it very wimpy on the rotation. Vibration is great, but once you put it down on the work (barely any weight) it does not rotate. not pressing down hard, just lightly touching. I don't know if that's the way its supposed to be, but very frustrating nonetheless

[@CasualDIY]

No, there is something wrong with your machine by the looks of it

[@seashanty32]

Hi, sorry if you've already answered this question, but what attachment and hose did you buy for the makita orbital sander? I've just bought one after watching this video and I'm reluctant to buy the makita attachment as its pricey. Love your videos! Cheers lyndsay

[@CasualDIY]

Years ago I have bought a bundle of hose adapters and one was fitting the Makita sander. The hose is just a standard vacuum hose.

[@seashanty32]

@@CasualDIY brilliant thank you

[@lonsdale1744]

Cheers for the advice 😃👍

[@CasualDIY]

No problem 👍

[@neilfraser6916]

Have you ever thought of buying Velcro from a craft shop and replacing it onto an old base to see if it would work ?

[@CasualDIY]

No, just seen a comment from Dave about it. And it seems like a good idea. Left an old one so I may try that out

[@Dunc2222]

No model number???

[@CasualDIY]

Links in the description of this video👍

[@hugovilleda8119]

how was the 7 pound pad?

[@CasualDIY]

Quite good actually, not had enough time with to say if its better for sure than the original 🤔

[@hugovilleda8119]

Which orbital rotary sander do you recommend for continuous work?

[@CasualDIY]

@@hugovilleda8119 hard to say. Mainly I had some cheap budget sanders and they all broke within 6 months. I had this Makita for a while and it works perfectly even 3h sessions are not a problem.

[@hugovilleda8119]

@@CasualDIY Thank you very much for the information. is that I am between the difficult decision between dewalt DWE6423 or makita bo5041

[@CasualDIY]

@@hugovilleda8119 from my experience Makita is very good but I can imagine the Dewalt will be very good as well so it may come down to a price tag?

[@xxHydroponicxx]

Brilliant tool for auto polishing work 👍

[@pedrobudders4454]

great review, refreshingly honest style, thank you

[@CasualDIY]

Thank you very much 👍

[@mickjay2579]

Tomasz, nice honest review as usual. Have you tried using mirka pad savers? I read loads of comments about the pads wearing out so have used those from having my r.o.s. from new and I've only replaced 1 in the last couple of years, much cheaper than the whole pad.

[@CasualDIY]

Hi, Yes I do have them. And they do fly off as well. I will be using them on with my new replacement so hopefully it will be better.

[@Zwieke]

Hi Tomasz, I've owned the same sander for 4 years now. Perhaps I've used it a bit less intensively than you have, but I'm still on my first hook&loop pad, and never had any issues with discs coming loose before they are dun when using quality discs (life is too short for low quality sandpaper!). What (brand of) discs are you using? I've almost exclusively used Bosch disks. I find they're good value for money. (And are easily available in my area)

[@CasualDIY]

Yes I thought I'm doing something wrong or was unlucky. But it doesn't seem that way. I do use many random sanding discs but never had a branded although recently started to use abranet and that is fantastic. Bit more expensive but so good👍

[@ianmaw66]

You can buy pad savers easily enough. I have one on mine. I think it was made by Mirka.

[@CasualDIY]

Got one as well now 👍

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

Hi Thomas, I found the hook & loop system expensive without the pad failing, I got a cheap stick on pad for £10:00 (yes I am in the UK) and find the stick on sandpaper much cheaper, I am also just a hobbyist and the pad has lasted me for three years and shows no wear up to now

[@CasualDIY]

That's good info always worth exploring all the options 👍😁

[@jeoffer]

Good and informative video without the BS. I subscribed.

[@CasualDIY]

Thank you kindly and welcome aboard 😁👍

[@neoholland]

Can i use this sander for automotive purposes??

[@CasualDIY]

Not sure. I can't see why not

[@briansworkshop01]

Great reviewTomasz as always honestly and that is great thanks for sharing and remember#stay safe and make. 🍺🍺👍👍

[@CasualDIY]

Thank you for watching 👍 Stay safe my friend 👍😁

[@SVSunnyJim]

Such a great review, I'll consider the makita thanks to you, but, having had a 400watt bosch for many years, light use, I have also spent additional money on replacement hook and loop pads. I guess it's in the nature of this tool type, a bit like a car tyre.

[@CasualDIY]

Thank you for watching. I made a video on how to repair the pads for fraction of money. I will report in 6 months on how that held 👍

[@mrwarlock5070]

Another great vid :) I recently got the £39.99 Erbauer ERO400 125mm ROS as a self picked present from the missus, I looked at the Makita ones, but decided on the cheaper version as after having 8 kids, i'm now basically a professional cheapskate when I can be and i've had some decent results from cheaper power tools in recent years. So far it seems worth the cash, but who knows maybe at some point i'll get an upgrade :)

[@CasualDIY]

I have to say I was like 50% lucky with my budget tools. I think I could do a video on that 😂🤔

[@mrwarlock5070]

@@CasualDIY Well I'd watch it :)

[@CasualDIY]

@@mrwarlock5070 hehe thanks mate👍😁

[@Paul-XCIV2]

I have the same sander, so far I love it but I've only used it on a few jobs. Thoughts.. let the weight of the sander do the work, I don't think you should really be applying downward pressure. Otherwise, you will create excess friction and this means heat and then the hooks on the base plate will melt. What I have found is the box of cheap sanding discs I bought for £10, after the discs have been removed a couple of times they no longer stay attached so I need to invest in some good quality discs.

[@Therealphantomzero]

Hey I used to work sending on boats and had to replace pads a lot but we were given pad savers by our sanding company and they were like magic so now I get my pad savers here in the states when I buy a pack of Diablo sanding paper it comes included so for you look into a pad saver once you replace it that way I mean it really works it creates a little bit of a gap which again what wears out is that inexpensive pad saver not you're more expensive $30 pad

[@CasualDIY]

Hi, yes bought few pad savers as well. I'll be testing them out when I get my workshop back👍

[@crystalclarity6766]

Nice review. Thanks!

[@CasualDIY]

Thank you for watching 👍

[@GregorKropotkin-qu2hp]

Try using good quality double-sided tape to stick the sanding discs into position.

[@CasualDIY]

Will it hold even with the temperature generated during sanding?

[@jimpike3489]

Hey Tomas, this sander comes with a 3 year guarantee, have you tried to get the sander pad as part of the guarantee? If I purchase this sander I will be asking of that is covered in the guarantee. How big is your workshop Tomas? Thanks for the review.

[@CasualDIY]

Hmm never thought of that but I highly doubt that this would be covered under the warranty. My work shop is a single bay garage about 13 square meters 👍 Thank you for watching

[@SmartBoatWorks]

Great! Thank you!

[@eyuptony]

Good review Tomasz well covered and explained, I like random orbital sanders they are very versatile. That adjustable handle is a good feature.

[@CasualDIY]

Thank you kindly. Yes they are very good and the handle for me works great😁👍

[@ASCarvings]

Great review sir.

[@CasualDIY]

Thank you kindly.

[@mikeschumacher9715]

A Russian with an Irish/British accent. Amazing this world of ours.

[@CasualDIY]

Polish actually and yes East Midlands 👍😁

[@nander1988]

Tip: watch in 1.25 speed

[@shivgohil1972]

Even 1.5 lol

[@JuzefaWingedCat]

1.5 is how I normally speak lol. Even 1.75 is fine for me Thou very useful video 👍🏻

[@bricofast]

Top👍👍👍 lenghts here from Portugal 🇵🇹

[@CasualDIY]

Thank you. All the best my friend and stay safe

[@MustPassTruck]

Compared to a $1500 Mirka system, $90 is definitely budget.

[@CasualDIY]

I don't think a general DIYer is even looking at buying tools like Mirka...

[@MustPassTruck]

@@CasualDIY True, but we can always dream.

[@doronbarzilay590]

well, i also have the sander for about 3 years and my review is completely different. after about 2 tears of low to medium use, the soft "sponge like" material that holds the send paper turned to brittle mess and completely disintegrated and the sander became useless. it was very hard finding a replacement part (not a Chinese knock-off) and it cost about 70$!. stay away from this tool.

[@CasualDIY]

For me the velcro was wearing out quick so I bought an original replacement but it wasn't that expensive. It worked out quick as well and then I bought a knock off that works till today with no issues. Plus a saver pad on top and have to say it all works great.

[@GabiFodorrasRO]

Big like!👍👍👍👍👍✅💪Felicitări! Great video 👍

[@CasualDIY]

Thank you kindly, all the best

[@stoney268]

6AM???? You guys can start that early??? I already hate it when they start working before 8AM lol

[@ehsan.rajaei]

Less talk do work