RR78 Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Need a new 5” RO sander.Really liked my old low profile PorterCable 390K. But they do not last. So now trying to decide on the Makita BO5041K or the BO5031K.All the others I have had in the past did not have the handles like on the BO5041. Looks like a good idea, but don't want to regret it later.Is it something I will get used to and like? Or should I stick with the Makita 5031K which is more like what I have been used to for the past 20 years..Has anybody tried one? Is there any case where you did not like the extra handles? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Are you going to be using this everyday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RR78 Posted December 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Are you going to be using this everyday? I remodel homes. But sander just gets occasional use. Far from everyday. Go thru spells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 I heard lots of good things about Bosch sanders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric - TIA Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Wish I could chime in, but never tried one with a handle like that. I have a bosch like the 5031K and love it. Maybe I am just use to it, but its comfortable and easy to move around. I would think the BO5041K might be nice, but not sure if it has an on/off switch or you have to use the trigger. If its a trigger, it might be a pain after a while or at least that's what i would think because it would seem like you would have to use two hands all the time. These sanders seem small enough where you can easily move them around with one hand. I would think with the BO5041K you might have a tendency to be pushing down all the time since you have that hand resting on the front which might cause a 3.0 amp motor to stall. I am probably wrong about this, so just do the opposite and you'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 I have the BO5031K and I'm happy with it. It's an occasional user. The extended handles on the 5041 are nice, but understand that they will significantly limit use on certain projects. If you have a 1/4 sheet sander to use in tandem, it shouldn't be a concern though. Makita's electric offerings are still nice quality, but I'd avoid their cordless offerings until they get their shit together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keslogan Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 I am going to get the Bosh palm random orbit sander.The only reason that I would not go makita is the fact that they have a dust bag vs. the bosh has a canister with a fine pleated filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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