Buy Makita GV-5010 5in Disc SanderMakita GV-5010 5in Disc Sander Product Description:
- 3.6 amp power sander that operates with 5-inch abrasive discs
- Top no-load speed of 4,500 rpm removes material fast
- Ball and needle construction and double insulated design for long life and durability
- Includes abrasive disc (#80), plastic pad, side handle, and hex wrench
- Weighs 2.6 pounds; 1-year limited warranty
Product Description
Lightweight for easy operation. Ball and needle bearings for long tool life.
Weight 2.6 lb, 3.6 AMP, 4,500 RPM. (No load speed)
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful.
A well built and useful tool
By A Customer
I have used this tool for sanding down paint on houses, a job it is particularly well suited for. The features I appreciated most were:- Light weight (much lighter than a disc grinder - but it still feels well built)- Great balance (making it much easier to use one-handed than a grinder)- Durability and suitable power
Overall, this is a great tool for painters, which is why it seems to be standard issue with many pros. If I were using it for anything else (sanding or grinding fiberglass, for instance), I would personally prefer a sander that has speed control (such as the 7" sander/polishers from Makita or Milwaukee) so that I could have better control of the amount of material being removed. But for painting houses, I consider it a must-have. The only thing I have come across that could use improvement (and it is a bit nit-picky) is that the trigger lock is difficult to operate with the left hand - I am right handed, but sometimes need to use the tool with the left when up on a ladder, etc. I have also seen it cheaper than Amazon's current price ($99) at a local home superstore...
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful.Great little labor saver
By Jon M. Hager
If you need to remove paint from a house, barn or old garage, buy this thing before you start. It does an excellent job without marring the work surface. Considering the amount of effort it saves (esp. over using a scraper), it's dirt cheap. It's also very durable (I've had mine 7+ years). I only wish their orbital sanders held up this well. With a coarse grit sanding disk you can quickly and easily take an old painted surface down to bare wood. I learned about the tool from a house painter who told me it was invaluable. One warning though, be sure to use the side handle that comes with it. It runs at high speed and if you're using it in only one hand, it can get away from you if the disk gets wedged in a crack or caught between two boards. The bottom line is, unless you really enjoy scraping paint (in which case you're a little weird), you'll want this tool - it's a MAJOR labor saver.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful.A handy,versatile tool.
By A Customer
I do alot of metal fabrication and welding,and I recently purchased one of these sanders. It is one of the best purchases I have made.I find myself reching for it more and more in place of my usual grinder.It leaves a much nicer finish than a disc grinder,and it is perfect for dressing welds without having them look like they have been hit with a grinder. It removes material rapidly,and is very good for removing paint prior to welding. I use either 36 or 50 grit discs,and they seem to last very well.This tool is highly recommended.
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