Buy Makita BO6040 6.6 Amp 6-Inch Random Orbit Variable Speed SanderMakita BO6040 6.6 Amp 6-Inch Random Orbit Variable Speed Sander Product Description:
- 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
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.
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27 of 29 people found the following review helpful.
Great sander, but reliability in question
By Jon Preston
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.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful.
Works for me, every day.
By Robert S. Whyte
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.
24 of 28 people found the following review helpful.
Follow-up after repairs
By Jon Preston
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.
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