Title: Excellent Orbital
Product review: The Makita BO5012K 5" Variable Speed Random Orbit Sanderis worth the extra five to ten dollars (price comparison to most competitors in the 5" orbital range) for two simple reasons. First is the minimal vibration. If you have used a palm orbital for an extended period of time you know the vibration can make you hand numb. Over time the numbness leads to nerve damage. The Makita BO5012K has a minimal amount of vibration compared to the Porter Cable and Dewalt orbitals. Secondly is the dust collection on the sander. Whether using hook and loop discs or sticky disks the Makita BO5012K traps a majority of the fine dust which makes for happy lungs. Also, in my furniture production shop I find the variable speed option very useful when training new people. It allows the user to get comfortable using the sander and the slower speed keeps them from removing too much material. Buy one and try it out, it is the only way to know.
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