Makita P05000C Does DA on this tool work well?

Makita Dual Action Random Orbit Polisher
Loving the review from Auto Fanatic on this tool but not loving people saying the DA function is basically worthless I did my own test. Is this tool really only good in forced rotation mode? To me it seems to have adequate power in DA mode.
I know I tested this in unusual conditions but my thinking a wood work bench is much rougher than any car, thus providing plenty of friction plus I used a Microfiber pad not a smooth foam pad.
What do you think?

[@marqkey5063]

Also note the direction of rotation. At 3:20 the tool only spins clockwise in both DA and Forced Rotation. However, for some unknown reason the tool spins CCW at 4:50 when in forced rotation mode. This tool has a mind of its own.

[@marqkey5063]

I had a large detail project over the weekend. Used this Makita almost exclusively. Still really love this machine.

[@shawnbridglal8130]

Ive had mine about a month now, only did one car with it. FR mode is insane, absolutely amazing. I do have issues with DA mode stalling on flat surfaces under its own weight. I saw several vids where it doesn’t, so Im not sure if mine is defective. I also cannot see it the washer mod fixing that. Also reviews said made in America, however mine that was bought off Amazon came in a brown box not green, with Japanese text and instruction manual

[@theoneders2056]

Thanks for the video! I got mine coming in the mail next week. My Flex 3401 is still good but runs too hot during the summer and it's time for an upgrade to a smoother machine that won't give the body such a workout.

[@miyamotomusashi001]

¡Chingón!, tenía mis dudas sobre cual pulidora comprar, había revisado desde TORQ, Griot's Garage, Maxshine, Makita, Rupes, Flex, etcétera, pero con estás pruebas me convencí, ¡quiero Makita!.

[@drunkpacman]

I just picked up the cordless version as I’m mobile, I can’t wait to test it out.

[@moezavlogs3252]

How is it? Looking at both models please let me know

[@Fee.1]

Model number please?

[@vincelaguno431]

Great video, I was wondering whicch way the plate rotated clockwise or counter clockwise.Can you shoot a video polishing your car & please add some dots on the backing plate so I can see the rotation as you're polishing. I have seen different videos & some state it rotates counter clockwise but it's hard to tell. I own a dual mode Bosch sander that spins counter clockwise in forced rotation & a Chinese Flex 3401 copy that is forced rotation only but also spins counter clockwise. Only the Rupes Mille spins clock wise & this unit. Thanks, Vince.

[@Eurogloss]

I don't believe what anyone says I've tried it like you and it doesn't stall !

[@miyamotomusashi001]

Damn!, I had my doubts about which polisher to buy, I had reviewed TORQ, Griot's Garage, Maxshine, Makita, Rupes, Flex, etc., but with these tests I was convinced, I want Makita!

[@keithchapman1477]

Got one and it's good.

[@MindbodyMedic]

Ordered a PO6000C and looking to see what differences are. Never had bad experience with makita tools, even their portable radio is great

[@davidgabrieltorresramos1230]

hola amigo saludos como siente la pulidora en cuestion de vibración ya que los que nos dedicamos a esto trabajar con una herramienta que genera vibración es muy cansado

[@saccornelio4139]

I do glass polish do you think this would grind glass on force polish ?

[@Fee.1]

Wait it is corded ? Do they make a cordless version with both functions?

[@seanhorgan6920]

I have issues with mine stalling in DA mode. Not sure if I have a defective unit but it definitely stalls. I’ve tried it under its own weight and applying pressure still stalls.

[@marqkey5063]

Sean Horgan What speed setting? At 4.5 and up it seems to be pretty much non-stalling for me.

[@frankcandiani1076]

hello sean horgan !! Please tell me if your machine also stops at speed 4 and 5, in mode orbital free,especially at speed 5, because in the vast majority of reviews they mention that it stops at speed 1,2,3,4 but at speed 5? it stops but the noise from the makita polisher is hellish / unbearable! Please tell me the results, and if the noise emitted at speed 5 free orbital rotation is really hellish / unbearable, thank you !!

[@RoRuffRyder]

Hy, how is working the Makita? Still holding up? Can you compound and finish with it? Y want to buy one, but can't find many reviews on it. It will be my first polisher. Thanks!

[@marqkey5063]

RoRuffRyder Yes, still going strong. Yes, does a great job from heavy cutting to finishing. All depends on your pads and liquids. I almost always keep unit on Fixed Rotation. That is where this unit shines. If you only want DA then there are probably better buffers. Have you seen AutoFanatic’s youtube review? Overall this is a great tool.

[@RoRuffRyder]

@@marqkey5063 thanks for your response! Yes I saw the review, and I like it! I'll get one soon.

[@cowcheese1983]

Bro you got a updated unit?!! i had to do the washer mod on both of mine to make them work in Free Mode

[@marqkey5063]

Frank Thomas so, you have two of these machines? If so, you must really like it. How did you do the washer mod and did it make a big difference?

[@cowcheese1983]

@@marqkey5063 Yeah Makita is bullet proof. I removed the backing plate. expose the metal shroud with the 3 screws. remove the 3 screws to remove the shroud. place small washers under the shroud by each screw hole and then screw it back together. in the backing place, you place another washer and then reassemble and you have it. i think the problem is the mold for the metal shroud is causing the resistance in some of the models.

[@cowcheese1983]

@@marqkey5063 i'm figuring they updated the model for the shroud with your unit, which means makita listened. it would be awesome if they sold the updated shroud(if they did) separately. This machine cuts and finishes proper man

[@cowcheese1983]

@@marqkey5063 And yes please, it made a great difference.

[@laochek]

Thank you for the video. Now putting the stalling issue to rest, the biggest question is its 5.5mm throw. What matters is it’s cut and finish in real world. I feel a side by side comparison of cut and finish with say a rupes da will be ideal. Hope to see this comparison. Thank you.

[@marqkey5063]

Jeff Ho I don’t have any Rupes machines, except I like their pads. I’ve used a few of their polishers and don’t see a reason to buy. The more I use this Makita I tend to set it to forced rotation and see great results. I think results come down to pad and product selection. This unit is very high quality. I actually prefer the short throw over the machines with the much bigger throws.

[@laochek]

Marq Key thank you for the input. Is this exactly the same as the cordless version? Can this be used for jeweling to extreme gloss? Thanks

[@davidbee8178]

@@marqkey5063 you are right in my opinion to feel that way. It may take a little longer to do a panel but the result with a smaller throw is more often than not superior to machines with 15 and 21 mm throws, all things being equal

[@Fee.1]

@@marqkey5063 why do you prefer forced rotation if it never stalls in normal mode?

[@Torus2X]

@@Fee.1 because with forced rotation, you are getting extremely consistent action on the pad. In non-forced, like with any buffer, as you move around the action is not always consistent.

[@frankcandiani1076]

Hello Brother! I just subscribed, The comments about what stops I have read or heard them in speed one, two, three and sometimes four but in speed five they comment that it does not stop but the polisher makes a quite loud noise, and they prefer not to use it in free orbital rotation mode, and better they switch to forced rotation mode, to stop hearing that "infernal" noise; Please do the test at speeds 1,2,3 and try to stop the pad, of course in free rotation mode Thank you !!!

[@frankcandiani1076]

hello hello brother! I hope you can make a comparison between this Makita polisher and the DeWalt DCM848 polisher because MANY people speak well of both, of course they speak well of the makita PO5000 polisher but in forced rotation mode by gears, I hope you can do it because I have searched a lot for a video of this comparison, NOBODY has done it yet, you would be the first, Thank you very much !!!

[@Torus2X]

I’m not a product comparison person. I also don’t see the need to buy the Dewalt. I’m good with the equipment I have. (For now :-))

[@congtuduy243]

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[@howardsorenson7854]

Is it ok for me to use this as rotary?

[@juanamaya189]

Howard Sorenson yea forced rotation is rotary

[@davidbee8178]

@@juanamaya189 a rotary is NOT a forced rotation DA like this Makita is - a rotary spins around an axle in perfect circular motion whereas a forced DA (Dual Action) has an offset polishing pattern

[@kueyang6109]

How the vibration on this da?

[@marqkey5063]

Vibration seems totally normal for a machine like this. Never heard anyone say the vibration is unusually high or low.

[@testtest7191]

you need to decrease rpm level button

[@kya_se]

forced rotation is gear driven, while dual action is free play

[@turfdancer78]

So is it worth the buy?

[@marqkey5063]

JoeyBag0Donuts AZ no regrets for me. I’d say it’s worth the buy.

[@turfdancer78]

Marq Key thank you brotha

[@franktib]

people dont know how use a da. they probly tilt it thats why they stall it

[@Adanacon]

It needs centrifugal force to swing the counter weight...... That’s the whole purpose of an orbital polisher.....it’s made to stall? If you want constant rotation use the “forced rotation”!

[@c6z061]

Doesn’t matter if it stalls or not in free spin mode, as the throw is too small to do much of anything, regardless.

[@laochek]

MarkS it’s only 5mm. Minimum throw is 8mm

[@lordjaashin]

short throw is better for polish finish however its slow process. which might not be a good thing for shop, who need to work on many cars per day. however, if you are DIYer or only work on 2-3 cars per day then 5mm throw is better

[@Fee.1]

Must be ppl that don’t understand how DA works