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Makita BO6040 6.6 Amp 6-Inch Random Orbit Variable Speed Sander | 
 enlarge | Brand: Makita
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $465.60
Buy New: $273.99
You Save: $191.61 (41%)
New (6) Refurbished (1) from $189.95
Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 41745
Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 10.8
Dimensions (in): 18.3 x 9.8 x 7
MPN: B06040
Model: BO6040
UPC: 088381035712
EAN: 0088381035712
ASIN: B00005Q7BM
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Random orbit sander with a vibration-reducing design | | • | 2-mode switch for finish sanding and aggressive sanding and polishing | | • | Compact tool height 5-3/16 inches; small diameter barrel grip | | • | Includes abrasive disc, hex wrench, rubber pad, wrench holder and tool case | | • | Weighs 5.9 pounds; 1-year warranty |
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Product Description
Dual mode selector for "random orbit" or "random orbit with rotation", Built-in dust port, 120V, 6.6 Amps, 1,600-5,800 OPM, 7/32" orbit diameter, Weighs 5.9 lbs.
Amazon.com Product Description
This variable speed random orbit sander from Makita has a two-mode switch for random orbit action (finish sanding) and random orbit with forced rotation (aggressive sanding and polishing). Its superior engineering and design reduce vibration by 20 percent, and noise levels almost two to one over the competition. This model offers a variable speed control dial (1,600-5,800 opm; 180-670 rpm) for various applications. The compact tool height of just 5-3/16 inches increases efficiency and maneuverability, and the small diameter barrel grip gives you optimum comfort and control. The BO6040 uses convenient hook-and-loop abrasive sanding discs and accessories.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Two mode machine that should have been single mode October 18, 2007
Hal Taylor (Fredericksburg, VA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
In the first five minutes of giving this machine an initial test it became obvious to me that the "continuious spinning mode" was a stupid afterthought. There is no way that hook and loop would be able to stand up to the power of the machine.
That said, if you stick to the "Random Orbital Mode" then the machine is absolutely a superb performer! In spite of it's size it is extremely easy to control and sand with precision. The machine removes material at a brisk pace to say the least. I can sand with this machine in five minutes what used to take me ten with my old random orbital Makitas.
Works for me, every day. May 17, 2003
Robert S. Whyte (Mission Viejo, CA United States)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I think this is a much better machine for polishing cars - in the dual action mode - than any random orbital I've ever used. In the dual action mode there is enough movement between the pad and the paint to get work done while being safer and easier to control than my Makita 9227C polisher that I use when I have to cut fast. Also, by using the B06040 after my rotary polisher I've been able to remove all the swirl marks and produce a really terrific finish on all kinds of paint from really old lacquer to the most modern urethane.
So far, the machine has run like a champ every day for a couple of months with no trouble at all. I hope my experience is more indicative of the way this tool performs than is the experience of the other reviewers of this tool.This is a follow up to my review: In the six months since I wrote that review this machine has only gotten a bit quieter. It hasn't been any trouble and I run it hard every day.
 Follow-up on repairs December 4, 2002
Jon Preston (Dublin, Ohio United States)
14 out of 17 found this review helpful
I have had this sander at Makita's regional service center (the second time) for over 4 weeks, and still no sander. They have told me that the parts needed to fix it are "on national back order" and were unable to provide any estimate of when I might have the sander back. I have already purchased a Porter Cable sander as its replacement. I have suggested to the Makita regional repair manager (in Chicago) that this kind of treatment was unacceptable, but with no results. I beleive that they should have replaced the sander with a new one after it failed the second time. It is unreasonable to expect me to pay for this sander, two trips to the service center, three long distance phone charges and a replacement sander so I can continue in business.
Follow-up after repairs November 8, 2002
Jon Preston (Dublin, Ohio United States)
16 out of 18 found this review helpful
From my earlier review, you will recall that I had problems with the hook & loop sanding pad and the rotation mode of sanding. I received the unit back from the Columbus, Ohio regional service center (after more than twice the quoted repair time) and the rotation feature broke again within 30 seconds of my first use on some poplar trim. At this point I am quite dissatisfied with this product and Makita as well. This sander cost about twice what comparable products without the rotation plus random orbit mode cost, and it is essentially a very heavy, bulky and expensive 6" random orbit sander. The regional service center promises to get it right this time, but to be truthful, it was defective from the start. I attempted to contact Makita (in California) but met with only automated phone systems and a long distance bill. It will be the last tool I ever purchase from Makita for my small cabinet shop.
Great sander, but reliability in question October 22, 2002
Jon Preston (Dublin, Ohio United States)
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
When I purchased the Makita B06040 sander a few months ago, I was initially quite pleased with it's performance. In the random orbit mode it is comperable to similar 6" models from other manufacturers, but in the random orbit plus rotary mode this thing could really remove material fast, without the swirl marks from a rotary only sander. After a few weeks of use, the "stop ring" which is engaged to produce the rotary motion with random orbit failed, and the sander is now random orbit only. In addition, use in the rotary mode on oak produced enough heat to literally melt the hook and loop fasteners on the sanding pad. The sander will only function if you start it with the paper engaged to the work piece (otherwise it just flies off like a 6" frizbee). I have returned it to the local Makita service center for repairs, but have not received it back yet.
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