This Makita replaces its ancestor that I bought in the mid-90s, dropped several times, used like crazy, and finally dropped one too many times. It was finally time.
The new one works much the same, which is to say although it's a finishing sander, you can use it for all sorts of sanding tasks, including 4x8 sheets of plywood if you have some patience. The only change of any substantial nature is the sandpaper mounting arms, which in this one are left-right reversed from my old one, and in my opinion don't work as easily as the old model's. They do hold the paper, which is what matters, but they don't reach out and grab it as well as the older one's did. It's a fiddly complaint but I thought I'd bring it up.
Great sander, quieter than its predecessor.
| Brand | Makita |
|---|---|
| Grit Type | Extra Coarse |
| Voltage | 240 Volts |
| Power Source | Hand Powered |
| AC Adapter Current | 2 Amps |
| Grit Number | 60 |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 14000 RPM |
| Item Weight | 1.64 Kilograms |
| Battery Description | Lithium-Ion |
| Manufacturer | Makita U.S.A. Inc. |
| Part Number | BO4556 |
| Item Weight | 3.61 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 5.25 x 8 x 7.5 inches |
| Item model number | BO4556 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | One Size |
| Color | Factory |
| Style | Tool Only |
| Material | METAL |
| Thickness | 1 Inches |
| Wattage | 200 watts |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Certification | certified frustration-free |
| Included Components | bare-tool; attachments |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Description Pile | Lithium-Ion |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
